Upcoming Chico Cycling Skills Clinic.........

From Mike Trowbridge:

Hi Folks... Mark your calendar (if you haven't already) for the up coming Skills Clinic. I/we encourage everyone to come to these clinics.... NO MATTER what your levels are... from the novice to the 'experienced'. Even the pros review and practice some of these drills each year. They WILL make you a better rider! And most everyone will learn a thing or two. See the flyer below.

Because this is being offered by veteran cyclists who wish to give something back to the sport which has given us so much, there will be no charge for this clinic, BUT, if you are feeling generous we encourage you to make a donation to the Chico Cyclist Care Fund.

You can sign up by sending an email to: Dave Albrecht at: grafix_plus@hotmail.com OR you can visit one of the local bike shops and sign up there. To sign up at Cycle-Sports see Mike Peavey, at North Rim Adventure Sports see Mike Trowbridge, at Sports LTD see Kevin Speacht, at Pullins see Steve O'Bryan. You can also sign up at Campus Bicycles here in Chico.

So mark your calendar:

When: November 8th & 9th , Time: 8:30AM, Instruction @ 9:00AM, Where: Marsh Jr. High School

Hope to see you all out there.
Cheers,
Mike Trowbridge

Chico Cycling Skills Clinic
Who Should Attend: The curriculum will vary from newbie skills all the way up to the same drills the pros practice. All riders, regardless of experience will have an opportunity to learn and improve their confidence and bike handling. New riders are welcomed and we will not push you beyond your comfort level, but there will also be plenty of challenging drills for experienced riders
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Cost: Because this is being offered by veteran cyclists who wish to give something back to the sport which has given us so much, there will be no charge for this clinic, BUT, if you are feeling generous we encourage you to make a donation to the Chico Cyclist Care Fund.

Tentative Instructors: Dave Albrecht, Tim Creswell, Jeff Galland, Mike Peavy, Kevin Speacht, Mike Trowbridge

Day 1: Basic Skills
Discussion:
Spatial awareness, physical contact, auditory queues, predicting an accident, etc.
Parking lot Drills:
Riding a straight line
Riding no hands
Slow speed riding/turning
Correct braking
Basic cornering
Cornering - two by two, etc
Late and early apex cornering
Physical contact – awareness tap, looking behind, handle bar bump, etc.
Pylons and slalom
Ride Breakout:
Single and double pace lines and physical contact

Day 2: Advanced Skills
Discussion:
Bike control and evasive maneuvers, limits of traction, weight shift, and confidence
Drills:
Advance cornering
Weight transfer
Track stands
Picking up objects while riding
Curb and obstacle hopping
Pedal contact while cornering
Wheel contact while riding.
Ride breakout:
Cornering and slalom
Obstacle course and “last man standing”

When: November 8th & 9th , Time: 8:30AM, Instruction @ 9:00AM, Where: Marsh Jr. High School
An RSVP will be required so that we can manage breakout group sizes. You can RSVP via e-mail by sending your name and e-mail address to the following address: grafix_plus@ hotmail.com or you can RSVP via a signup sheet at North Rim Adventure Sports.