Clinics

The experience:

• 4 hour half day clinic

• 9-1PM

• Small group size (6 participants max)

Rider level:

• You ride flowy blue trails and want to work on riding more of the jump and drop features

• You’ve rolled down or ridden features that can be aired and want to be able to air them

• You are looking to get your wheels off the ground for the first time or with more control

• You want to understand the technique of riding jumps and drops and not just be told to “send it”

• You want clear coaching and feedback in a supportive environment

Skills covered:

• Understanding the anatomy of a jump

• Correct technique for riding drops and jumps

• Body position for staying balanced and relaxed in the air

• Maneuvers including front and rear wheel lifts, level lifts, and bunny hops

• How to build consistency so airtime feels fun and not scary

• Mental aspects of staying relaxed, positive self-talk, and visualizing success

Location:

• Meet at Galbraith Mountain Southside parking lot

• We’ll practice skills on the following trails:

  • Cedar Dust blue jump line

  • Cedar Dust green drop line

  • Breaux Zone trails

  • Rank Advancement

  • Cheech and Chong’s Wild Ride

  • Mullet

Choose from the following dates:

• May 23rd (Saturday) 9AM-1PM

• May 23rd (Saturday) 2PM-6PM

• June 6 (Saturday) 9AM-1PM

$150 per person for a 4 hour clinic of professional and intentionally planned mountain bike skills instruction.

Cancellation and Booking Policy:

• I understand that unexpected events can happen. If something unexpected comes up, reach out to me ASAP and I’ll do my best to find a solution that works.

• You’re welcome to transfer your booking to another date (subject to availability) at no cost up to 3 days before the booking.

• Cancellations made more than 7 days before the program date will receive a full refund minus a $10 administrative fee.

• Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable.

Minimum Numbers

• All programs need a minimum of 2 riders to go ahead.

• If a program doesn’t reach the minimum, I will contact you in advance with the option to:

  • Transfer to another date

  • Receive a full refund.

  • Use the credit toward another program or private 1:1 lesson.

Weather and Safety

• Skills programs will operate in all but the most extreme or unsafe environmental conditions.

• Wild Kat Rides reserves the right to reschedule or cancel programs due to circumstances beyond my control (global pandemic, forest fire and subsequent smoke, thunderstorms, torrential rain or snow, etc). Participants will receive a full refund, minus a $10 administrative fee, or an option to transfer to another date.

Equipment:

• You are responsible for your bike being in safe, working order for the program.

• Helmets are mandatory at all times while on a bike.

• It is recommended that participants wear protective eye wear, gloves, knee, and elbow pads.

Medical and other concerns:

• Mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport that may involve many risks, dangers, and hazards.

• Minor injuries can occur, as well as major injuries such as concussion, broken bones, and heart attacks.

• There is always a chance of personal injury, death, property damage, and loss.

• All participants are required to sign a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement at time of registration, prior to start of trip.

• Participants are required to inform Wild Kat Rides of any allergies, medical conditions, or injuries that might affect their riding or health, including any medications taken.