Product Description
Coach presentation
Experience
-Avid cyclist most of my life from freestyling as a teenager to road and mountain biking as an adult.
– Highly engaged in mountain biking since 2007, active member of the Ottawa Mountain bike association as a trail builder and group ride coordinator for South March highlands.
– Past 3 seasons shared duties coordinating group rides at South March Highlands
– Raced several Quebec cups back in the 2009/2010ish seasons
– Raced on “weekend warrior” 4 and 5 person teams at Summer Solstice 24 hour races from 2009 to present
– Assistant coach for Bytown Storm triathlon working with Youth on cycling skills as well as swim, run, and strength. Over 5 years experience leading practices and working alongside Provincial level coaches.
Certification
– Level 1 triathlon Canada Coaching certificate 2019
– PIMBA Level 1 coaching course 2022
– PIMBA Ride leader course fall 2021
– Standard First Aid and CPR
Coaching philosophy
Mountain Biking has been a big part of my life and though being a ride leader I get to see the joy and satisfaction others can get out of the sport. In our group rides we definitely help people indirectly improve their riding and confidence but we are not insured to actually provide instruction so I would like to take the skills and knowledge I have to the next level by actually being able to provide instruction.
A session with me will provide you with
A good balance between skill instruction and fun.
Private Lessons
299$ per person + 99$ per additional person
- Courses are fully adapted to your needs and skill level
- Available at your desired trail center
- Your meeting point is always located in front of ticketing
- Your coach will be wearing a black coach Bikeskills jersey
Please be 15 minutes early so we can meet and greet you
Trail access not included
Private clinic schedule
15 minutes : Welcome – Introduction – Bike and equipment check
20 minutes : Warm-up ride and skill assesment
45 minutes : Learning technical skills
60 minutes : Technical skills practice and guided ride
10 minutes Feedback and exercices to practice before your next coaching session
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
- No refunds, except for major exceptions, at Bikeskills’s discretion
- Bikeskills lessons are not cancelled in case of rain.
- A lesson 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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