Women's 3 day downhill skills training session (Boulder City, NV)

Love mountain biking but wish you could corner and conquer the technical sections like a pro? BetterRide women's only camps cover the same core skills as our co-ed camps but in a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere of an all-women's course. This can be very beneficial as it invites students to learn and push their limits without feeling intimidated.

Each coaching session is limited to 7 riders, but can increase to 12 with 1 assistant coach. These group sizes will allow you to learn new techniques with plenty of exclusive one to one contact with the coach.

The coaching session cost does not include lift passes or race fees, but shuttles are provided when needed.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The core, fundamental skills of downhill mountain bike racing (these core skills are not intuitive, unless someone taught you them it is unlikely that would know and understand them. Few US racers know the core skills and even fewer use them well. In my opinion this is the main reason US riders do poorly at the international level. I didn't learn many of these skills until my sixth through tenth seasons as a pro racer).

During your training I will really get you to understand these techniques with drills that you take home with you for further practice and improvement and then on trail application of the skills.

1. Bike set up

2. Course inspection, it's purpose and how to gain the most from it

3. Practice runs, getting the most out of each run (training smarter)

4. Body position, how to ride smooth and in balance

5. Cornering skills, cornering in balance and getting more exit speed.

6. Braking skills, how to use your brakes to go faster

7. Handling obstacles, how and when to manual, speed jump, double up a section,

pre-hop or bump hop course features

9. Visual skills, what to focus on as you ride the course (how to actually look ahead)

10. Mental Skills, how to perform at your peak on race day. Visualization techniques to improve your racing. How to quickly regain confidence after a poor run or a crash.

TESTIMONIALS

"Wow, after years of racing professionally you really improved my understanding of cornering. I am cornering faster and with more confidence". Chris Van Dine, Cannondale Cut Factory Team

"Thanks Gene, I learned more in this camp than in my entire career so far" Andrew Pierce US Team member 2006, Go-Ride Factory Team

With over 18 years of coaching experience including 12 years coaching mountain biking Gene knows out to get you riding at your best. While he is loved by passionate riders of all levels (which is 90% of his business) he is trusted by many top pro racers (Sarah Kaufman, Chris Van Dine, Joey Schusler, Mitch Ropelato, Lynda Wallenfells, ..) to get them riding at their best.

Gene is a pretty good racer too, in 13 seasons as a pro downhill racer he has won a Silver (2002) and two Bronze Medals (2006, 1999) at the UCI World Masters Championships. All mountain bike camps and private lessons are guaranteed to improve your riding or you'll get your money back.