Group Clinics Overview
Small group (3-6 people) in typically 3 hour sessions, our group clinics offer a fantastic bang-for-buck way to level up. All clinics are designed to be standalone, so you only need to make one time slot available in your schedule.
We offer 3 tiers of group clinic. These are not simply a beginner->expert sequence as different riders have different experience and desires. However, starting at the beginning and working your way up through the progression is recommended for most riders.
1xx: The critical skills and knowledge for “how to ride a mountain bike”.
2xx: Specific techniques for all riders to make riding more fun.
3xx: Adding skills progressions with timing & coordination; letting you own the trail.
xxxB: Refinement of the skills covered in the first part of the clinic.
The 1xx clinics have no pre-requisites.
The 2xx and 3xx clinics require the 102 clinic has been completed first.
The 3xx clinics may each have specific pre-requisites.
The xxxB clinics require that the matching primary clinic has been taken first (eg. 102 before 102B).
After you have completed a 3xx clinic it will still be beneficial for you to attend the 2xx clinics, as all skills can be learnt/improved at any time.
100 Trail Ready
The what, why and how of:
- Bike / Equipment Checks
- Basic Bike Setup
- Body Position
- Braking In Control
- Trail Etiquette and Considerations
Keep an eye out for these running before the KMBC beginner's social rides, or other special occasions.
101 Core Skills & Knowledge
The what, why and how of:
- Neutral & Attack Body Positions
- Cockpit Setup
- Other Equipment
- Energy Management
- Bike Setup
- Controlled Braking
- Front & Rear Wheel Lifts
102 A Solid Base
The what, why and how of:
- Vertical Range of Motion
- Passive v Active Movement
- Bike Angulation
- Bike-body Separation
- Front v Back Brake
- Brake Usage When and How
201 Enhanced Cornering
The what, why and how of:
- Trail Scanning & Vision
- Enhanced Braking
- Using your eyes
- Using your hips
- Using your knees
- Enhanced Traction Generation
202 Don't Sweat The Rough Stuff
The what, why and how of:
- Balance
- Keeping moving
- Staying attached to the bike
- Selective wheel paths
- Drops made easy
- Line selection
- Options to tackle rock gardens / roots
301 Jump In Control
The what, why and how of:
- Bike lifts
- Body position for jumps
- Vision
- Commitment / Driving the bike
- Press
- Controlling the bike's flight path
- Controlling your body's flight path
- Timing and Variations