Intermediate mountain bike skills clinics for female identifying riders (16+)!
Blacksheep is stoked to be presenting skills clinics for female-identifying riders in partnership with Shred Like A Girl and coach Cat Leonard! These clinics are for intermediate riders looking to dial up their riding.
This clinic is open to Blacksheep members only. Not a member? Join today: https://www.blacksheepmtb.com/membership/
Features Fest
Sunday, July 23, 9:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, August 27, 9:00am-12:00pm
For riders who have a lot of trail hours and want to start tackling some more of the features, large or small, within the mines.
- learn to overcome mental barriers that are keeping you from trying local features
- build confidence tackling obstacles like rocks, bridges, roots or ledges on steep climbs, rolling small drops
- understand body position and bike separation when tackling features
- learn about approach speed, body positioning and landing
- gain confidence within a small group supportive atmosphere
- Min 2, Max 6 participants
- Registration NOTE: Please indicate the features you are most interested in challenging on your registration. ie. Biggest rock on conveyor, rock step up on Dagobah hill.
Jumps and Drops
Sunday, July 23, 1pm-4pm
Sunday, August 27, 1-4 pm
For riders who have a lot of trail hours and want to start tackling some drops and jumps on trail.
- gain confidence with guidance and low height/risk drops
- learn to overcome mental barriers that are keeping you from trying local features
- learn how small features translate to bigger obstacles
- learn about approach speed, body positioning, and landing
- within a small group supportive atmosphere
- Min 2, Max 6 participants
- pads or full face can be helpful but is not required
Sign Up Details
$60/3-hour clinic – participants can sign up for one or multiple clinics.
IMPORTANT: Sign up is on Webscorer, but you must e-transfer the fee to shredlikeagirltbay@gmail.com to hold your spot!
Jumps and Drops – July 23:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=320625
Features Fest – July 23:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=320621
Jumps and Drops – Aug 27:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=320919
Features Fest – Aug 27:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=320920
Please note, to ensure a good coach-to-rider ratio, there are a maximum of 6 participants per clinic.
Any questions about the clinic, please contact shredlikeagirltbay@gmail.com. Upon registering and sending the fee, you will receive a clinic confirmation and intake questionnaire.
About Your Coach
Hi, I’m Cat. I started Shred Like a Girl as a side gig, when there was a lack of instructed learning opportunities for riders in Thunder Bay. My goal as an instructor is to meet riders where they are at, helping every rider to gain confidence in their riding ability and feel belonging within the community. This typically consists of both skill instruction, as well as guidance on how to break down mental barriers that may keep riders from furthering their skills, as well as lots and lots of practice and repetition. You will never hear the words “Just send it!”. Instruction is set up so that riders can scaffold new skills while honing existing skills, working through a progression of more challenging features. Lots of open discussion about risk, self preservation, body positioning and mental barriers. Find community and encouragement within a supportive group, ready to celebrate every success big or small along the way.
Cancellation Policy
Participants may cancel for full refund up to a week before the event. With less than 1 weeks notice, participant may choose to find someone to fill their spot or a waitlist will be accessed to fill their spot. If the spot is filled, a refund would be available. If the clinic is cancelled by Blacksheep due to insufficient registration or weather conditions, participants will receive a full refund.
