Beginner clinics
- Skill level : Beginner
- Time : 18:00 to 19:45 weekdays
- Time : 9:30 to 12:00 on weekends
- Location : Mont Oak – Pavillon d’accueil, rue des Carrières
- Meeting point : Terrasse du pavillon d’accueil
- Your coach : Your coach will be wearing a black coach Bikeskills jersey
Trail access not included
Recommended if…
- You can ride beginner (green) trails
- You wish to progress to intermediate (blue) trails
- You have already done a few mountain bike rides
- You have some apprehensions or have had bad experiences
- You would like to feel in control, safe, and independent
- You have never taken a lesson before, or you need a refresher clinic
You answered YES to most of these questions? This clinic is for you. If you are unsure and have any questions, please contact us!
A solid technical foundation
This clinic will allow you to acquire the essential basics of bike handling: positioning and mobility, as well as the integration of braking and shifting. This course will guide you towards more autonomy in your practice: climbs, descents, and corners will no longer hold any secrets for you!
Lesson format:
You will love the group lessons! The experience and energy of the group will allow you to practice all the technical concepts taught at your own pace.Coach:
Your coach will be PMBIA.org level I certified or higher, and have 20-hour first aid training in remote areas.Terrain:
Green and blue rated cross-country trails, such as La Raph in SDM, Cassonade and Phozz in Mont Oak, Easy Rider at Le MassifHelpful links
Clinic schedule on weekends
9:30 Welcome – Introduction – Bike and equipment check
9:45 Learning technical skills
10:30 Technical skills practice and guided ride
12:00 End of the clinic
Clinic schedule on weekdays
18:00 Welcome – Introduction – Bike and equipment check
18:15 Learning technical skills
19:00 Technical skills practice and guided ride
19:45 End of the clinic
What to bring ?
- Knee protectors mandatory
- Long gloves and elbow protection recommended
- Mountain bike helmet
- Sportswear adapted to the weather conditions
- Flat-soled shoes (Vans type) or mountain bike shoes
- Flat pedals with metal cleats or automatic pedals (clip on) for mountain bikes
- Hydration (bike bottle) and nutrition (bars)
Planing your day
To protect yourself from minor scrapes and injuries, Bikeskills recommends that you ALWAYS wear knee protection. Gloves, eyewear / goggles and elbow protection are also recommended, but not mandatory. Of course, a helmet is always essential, ideally a mountain bike specific helmet. A full-face helmet and chest protector for advanced and/or lift courses is also recommended, but not mandatory.
As the class will be held outdoors and we might not have access to indoor facilities, it is recommended that you check the mountain weather forecast and plan accordingly, as weather can change rapidly. It is recommended that each member of the group bring snacks and water to ensure they have enough energy to enjoy the class.
Bikeskills policies
- Minimum of 3 participants per clinic.
- Bikeskills reserves the right to reschedule a clinic if the minimum participants is not reached
- No refunds, except for major exceptions, at Bikeskills’s discretion
- Bikeskills clinics and events are not cancelled in case of rain.
- An event may be rescheduled if the site is closed.
- Bikeskills is not responsible for the shutdown or closure of a lift or gondola. An alternative will be offered to the client, which may require pedalling towards a trail.
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