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Alison Dunlap MTB Level II Skills Clinic
July 8, 2017
Colorado Springs
Coed Clinic
The Level II clinics are for riders that are comfortable on singletrack and regularly ride mountain bikes off-road. A Level II rider likes technical trails but may not have the skills to feel comfortable and safe. A Level II rider should be comfortable with the following skills:
- If using clipless pedals (although not required) being able to get in and out of the pedals quickly and safely on both sides
- Riding single track with moderate technical sections
- Riding for 2-3 hrs at a time
A Level II rider will learn the following skills at the clinic:
- Basic bike set-up
- Positioning, balance, maneuvering, braking, and shifting
- Cornering
- Line selection
- Enduro techniques
- Riding up and down ledges
- Riding off 2-3 foot drops
- Tight exposed switchbacks with obstacles
- Loose rocky climbs and descents
- Cornering on loose tight singletrack
- Off-camber cornering
- High speed descending
- Whoop-de-doos
- Wheelies
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