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Air clinic at Mont Oak
Drops and jumps at Mont Oak

Little known secret : the best jumps and drops for learning and progressing are in Mont Oak

Learning to jump safely is possible, and Bromont’s Parc des Sommets is brimming with opportunities to perfect your aerial skills. The jump and drop progression zone, plus natural jumps on the trails, will enable you to learn in a safe and progressive way.

Progress with us and accelerate your learning of the essential maneuvers for absorbing and pumping modules with the right technique. This course will give you the essentials to take your flying to the next level.

Recommended if…

You can comfortably ride intermediate (blue) trails and roll intermediate (blue) 2-3 feet roll-downs

You can also ride some advanced (black) trails

You wish to master intermediate (blue) jumps and drops, or progress towards harder advanced (black) trails

You have already taken the intermediate riding course, OR you have solid fundamentals in position, mobility and braking

You feel that your progression is stagnating and you wish to learn how to jump safely and in control

You answered YES to most of these questions? This clinic is for you. If you are unsure and have any questions, please contact us
Clinic description
Jumps and drops are without a doubt the most enjoyable techniques to master. Whether it’s a natural obstacle on a trail or a jump or drop on a flow trail, the technique is the same. This allows for a more playful and dynamic style to express yourself on the trail. You will have the opportunity to break down the maneuvers leading to a bunnyhop. You will then be able to apply these maneuvers in jumps and drops. After successfully rolling modules, you will gradually be able to take air. This is where the fun starts !

Lesson format : In this intermediate/advanced clinic, we will learn and practice (when possible) in a bike park. We learn passive and active pressure in a safe environment and then learn the basics of a jump and a break. As you progress, more advanced obstacles will follow.

Coach:  Your coach will be certified level II pmbia.org air or trail module and first aid 20h or 40h in remote area.

Terrain air: The progression zones and natural modules in the Bromont Parc des Sommets are the ideal place to learn how to jump and drop safely and effectively. With a quick pedal up, you will be able to access a variety of modules to learn the proper essential skills related to jumping and dropping.

Air jump and drops mountain bike clinics

Skill level : Air intermediate – drops and jumps

Weekend schedule : 9:30 – 12:00

Weekday schedule : 18:00 – 19:45

Location : Mont Oak – Pavillon d’accueil, rue des Carrières

Meeting point : Terrasse of Mount Oak pavilion

Your coach : Your coach will be wearing a black coach Bikeskills jersey

Trail access not included

Bikes not included

Skill level and clinic description

Bikeskills policies

Minimum of 3 participants per clinic.

Bikeskills reserves the right to reschedule a clinic if the minimum participants is not met

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 to prevent trail degradation.

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.

What to bring ?

Knee protectors mandatory (for all)

Long fingered gloves and elbow protection highly recommended

Mountain bike specific helmet

Sportswear adapted to the weather conditions

Hydration (bike bottle) and nutrition (bars)

Flat-soled shoes (Vans type) or mountain bike shoes

Flat pedals with metal cleats or automatic mountain bike pedals (clips)

Please avoid plastic pedals, dual sided pedals or minimalist XC pedals and shoes 

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. Lightweight full-face helmets provide additional protection.  A full-face helmet and chest protector for advanced and/or lift accessed courses is also highly recommended.

As the class will be held outdoors, we might not have access to indoor facilities. It is recommended that you check the mountain weather forecast and plan accordingly, as mountain weather can change rapidly. Think about layering clothing to adapt to conditions, a lightweight jacket is always a good option to have.  It is recommended that each member of the group bring snacks and water to ensure they have enough energy to enjoy the class.

Cautionary note to participants

As we want to prepare you for a great experience, here are some notes on risk management in mountain biking.

• Communicate your apprehensions, previous injuries and physical limitations to your coach.
• Do not exceed your physical and technical limits.
• All difficulties and modules such as drops and jumps are optional at all times. If needed, we can always reduce the physical and technical demands of the lesson.
• Depending on the objective and level of the course, challenges will be progressively incorporated, from simple terrain to more complex features.
• Before embarking on a technical section, participants must demonstrate a minimum level of mastery on flat terrain or on trails of lesser technical difficulty.
• As with any group activity, your coach will adapt the lesson to cater to all participants. We strive to have similar level participants in our group lessons, but the reality is that it is not always possible as describing a skill level is always subjective. We can always provide additional challenges to advanced riders in simpler terrain while insuring a safe riding experience for lesser skilled riders.  Our coaches are experts at this balancing act.
• For a technical challenge, we stop, analyze, walk the section and then engage… or not!

PRE-RIDE / RIDE / FREERIDE !

Clinic schedule

Sample 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

Sample 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

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