ROAG Sports Events Administration

WHAT IS FUNDAMENTALS?

The foundation to a great mountain biking journey! This skills clinic is for all levels of riders who wish to learn or refresh the CORE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS of Mountain Biking, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been riding for or what your previous experience is, newcomer or more advanced. You will master the understanding and use of the fundamental movements on your MTB, giving you a solid foundation, building your confidence and making you comfortable on your bike.

Please note: Fundamentals does not mean ‘easy’ or ‘beginner’. Yes these clinics are a great starting place for beginners but they cover critical foundational skills for riders of all levels and experience. Even if you’ve been riding for 0, 5, 10, or 15 years you’ll have a new understanding of body positioning, how to use your brakes for better control, how to achieve maximum traction, staying smooth over roots and rocks and the foundation to progress to more advanced skills. This clinic will give you a completely different outlook on your riding!

EXAMPLE SKILLS WE WILL COVER:

·        Understanding speed, traction and center of balance

·        Balance & Body Position for climbing, downhills, rocks, roots, rollers and small drops

·        Effective Braking Control

.         Corners

·        Line choice (riding straight narrow lines & single-track trails)

WHAT TO EXPECT:

We begin our fundamental session in a controlled safe environment where we will hone in on those skills needed for smooth, safe trail riding. We will get you feeling great on your bike. Absolutely no pressure environment. FUN is guaranteed!

SKILLS COVERED:

Body position for smoother riding – understanding the physics behind riding a mountain bike ·

Body position for climbing and descending ·

Ascending and Descending Dismounts

Bike / Body Separation and Balance – how to correct yourself on every changing terrain ·

Cornering – how to maintain traction and where to look, choosing a line ·

Braking and brake control ·

Drops and Rocks

WHAT TO BRING:

Bike, Helmet, Water, Trail snacks for afternoon session on the trails.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Skills Coaching with Professional BICP Certified Instructors 

Discount on FOX AND DUSTYWEAR APPAREL

Photos & Videos from the session 

Bike Setup Support 

Some snacks and refreshments

A whole bunch of FUN 

Our Skills Clinics are taught by Professional BICP Certified Skills Instructor Fiona Williams *INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED* by the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) with the shared vision of changing lives through Mountain Biking. Registered with Cycling South African 

Time to have a look at the trails for the very first Enduro at Holla / Sugar Rush.

We going to have a on trail skills session.  Have a look at some of the features in this new venue.

Its going to be a super fun one with some really cool bridges, drops and berms galore!

This Skills Clinic will be run by Professional BICP Certified Skills Instructors Fiona Williams  *INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED* by the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) with the shared vision of changing lives through Mountain Biking. Registered with Cycling South African 

Time to have a look at the trails for the very first Enduro at Holla / Sugar Rush.

We going to have a on trail skills session.  Have a look at some of the features in this new venue.

Its going to be a super fun one with some really cool bridges, drops and berms galore!

This Skills Clinic will be run by Professional BICP Certified Skills Instructors Fiona Williams  *INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED* by the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) with the shared vision of changing lives through Mountain Biking. Registered with Cycling South African