The following clinics are geared towards cyclists of all abilities, experience levels, and fitness. Even the most basic clinic will offer a refresher course that all cyclists will benefit from as they make the transition from riding inside to outside. These clinics will take place in a confined area to accommodate different speed and fitness levels.
BASIC SKILLSWe will start with basic bike handling skills in this session and depending on the abilities of each rider will progress in skills that will help with balancing on the bike, riding in a straight line, drinking while riding, cycling with others and being safe in traffic. The session will end with a lesson on how to change the rear tire.
DAY: May 12, 2018 TIME: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm LOCATION: Deer Run Park (map) COST: $35 including HST REGISTER: via form below COACH: Petrina |
CLIMBING SKILLSThere are many little things that you can work on to become a better climber, including how and when to change gears, body and foot position, standing techniques, pacing options, determining your optimal cadence, and breathing. This session will take place on a small hill where we'll practice all of the above.
DAY: May 26, 2018 TIME: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm LOCATION: Oakville Executive Golf Club (map) COST: $35 including HST REGISTER: via form below COACH: Petrina |
DRAFTINGLearning the nuances and subtleties of riding in a group can make a big difference in safety, energy conservation, and winning the street sign sprints on your group rides. This session will focus on drafting, the etiquette of group riding, and may move in to some sprinting and cornering.
DAY: May 27, 2018 TIME: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm LOCATION: Oakville Executive Golf Club (map) COST: $35 including HST REGISTER: via form below COACH: Petrina |
CORNERINGAny rider planning a trip to a mountainous destination, a race with a tight turn-around, or up in Muskoka should take this course. Learning how and when to brake, shift body weight, where to look, and other skills will help in manoeuvring switch backs, tight turns, and fast descents safely.
DAY: TBC TIME: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm LOCATION: TBC COST: $35 including HST REGISTER: via form below COACH: Petrina |