Product Description

Initiation mountain bike clinics

Starting at 129$

• Skill level : Initiation
• Weekend schedule : 9:30 – 12:00
• Weekday schedule : 18:00 – 19:45 
• 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
Please be 5-10 minutes early so we can meet and greet you

Trail access not included
Bikes rental not included

Skill level and clinic description

Recommended if…

You have no or few prior experience in mountain biking

You have some apprehensions or you have had bad experiences

You would like to feel in control, safe and independent

You have never done a course beforeYou answered YES to all these questions? This clinic is for you. If you are unsure and have any questions, please contact us!

Clinic description

Starting on the right note

This clinic will allow you to acquire the fundamentals of mountain biking: shifting, braking and positioning. In a safe and pressure-free environment, you will be introduced to the world of mountain biking.

Lesson format : You will love group lessons! The experience and energy of the group will allow you to practice all the technical concepts, at your own pace.

Coach : Your coach will have a pmbia.org level I certification or higher and 20-hour first aid training in remote areas.

Terrain : We will start in a wide, grassy field, then progress to wide trails as well as some mellow singletrack trails.

Frequently asked questions answered

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.

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.

Cautionary note to participants

As we want to prepare you in advance for a great experience, here are some notes on safe 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 are optional at all times. We can always reduce the physical and technical demands of the lesson.
• Depending on the objective of the course, challenges will be incorporated, from the simple to the complex.
• Before embarking on a technical section, participants must demonstrate a minimum level of mastery on flat terrain or on trails of lesser technical difficulty.
• For a technical challenge, we stop, analyze, walk the section and then engage… or not!

PRE-RIDE / RIDE / FREERIDE !

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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

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