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Girls Got Skills Riding Camp - Kelowna May 2nd and 3rd
by smoke
Posted: Mar 16, 2009
This May 2nd and 3rd, on the spectacular trails of the Central Okanagan around Kelowna, we’re proud to present our first women’s specific clinic. In association with the local bike club, MTBco, this clinic is a 2 day course designed to improve the confidence and abilities of women riders of all levels, abilities, and disciplines.
Read on to learn more!
Read on to learn more!
Dates: May 2nd and 3rd
Location: Kelowna, BC
Cost: $260
This May 2nd and 3rd, on the spectacular trails of the Central Okanagan around Kelowna, we’re proud to present our first women’s specific clinic. In association with the local bike club, MTBco, this clinic is a 2 day course designed to improve the confidence and abilities of women riders of all levels, abilities, and disciplines. By focusing on a solid foundation of balance, progression is fast and easy. The coaches are highly experienced world class athletes with lots of experience not only riding bikes off road, but also in teaching these skills.
This early season course is ideal for women of all ages and abilities looking to widen their riding horizons. Maybe you’re hungry for a little payback when you go riding with the guys, or you’re wanting to be able to keep up with your kids, or just sharpen some skills that lost their edge over the winter. This camp will give you those opportunities and more, and all within an atmosphere specifically tailored to the specific needs of women.
The camp includes top notch instruction, lunches, and membership in the local Bike club, MTBco. Your participation in this camp will help the preserve the awesome trails of the Central Okanagan.
Our schedule looks like:
Day One - Fundamentals
* Neutral Positioning
* Ready State
* Bike/Body Separation
* Shifting Basics
* Braking Basics
* Descending (Intro to Steeps)
* Roll Down Lunge (Flat to Steep Transitions)
* Basic Wheel Lifts
* Level Lift (Bunny Hop)
Day Two - Specialized Skills
* Terrain Evaluation
* 1/4 punch & 3/4 Punch
* Straight Line Riding (leading to elevated stunts)
* Climbing Basics
* Slow Tight Turns and Switchbacks
* High Speed Cornering
* Manual Front Wheel Lift (leading to drops)
* Dynamic Riding (”The Wisdom of the Spastic Monkey”)
Coaches
Johanna Weintrager-
Johanna is one of the most respected coaches in the business. She has extensive guiding and coaching experience, and is in high demand throughout the industry. Oh, and if you talk nicely to her she’ll also lead you through a yoga session.
Danika Schroeter-
Another highly experienced coach, Danika is a former Canadian National DH Team member and National Champion. Her resume includes multiple regional and national titles, and she has been coaching skills camps for several years.
Barb Haley-
Barb might be new to coaching, but she has many years of racing experience, and has been featured in several freeride bike movies. What she might lack in experience she makes up for in enthusiasm. Barb really wants to make you a the raddest you can be, and it’s pretty tough to not believe in someone who brings this much fun to the trails.
Recommended Accommodations
The Hotel Eldorado is a beautiful hotel set right on the lake, and they’re offering a discount to camp participants. Otherwise there’s lots of tourist accommodations in the valley. Contact us for more info on places to stay.
Sign Up
More info at Bush Pilot Biking or contact us at girlsskills@bushpilotbiking.com to sign up.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Cost: $260
This May 2nd and 3rd, on the spectacular trails of the Central Okanagan around Kelowna, we’re proud to present our first women’s specific clinic. In association with the local bike club, MTBco, this clinic is a 2 day course designed to improve the confidence and abilities of women riders of all levels, abilities, and disciplines. By focusing on a solid foundation of balance, progression is fast and easy. The coaches are highly experienced world class athletes with lots of experience not only riding bikes off road, but also in teaching these skills.
This early season course is ideal for women of all ages and abilities looking to widen their riding horizons. Maybe you’re hungry for a little payback when you go riding with the guys, or you’re wanting to be able to keep up with your kids, or just sharpen some skills that lost their edge over the winter. This camp will give you those opportunities and more, and all within an atmosphere specifically tailored to the specific needs of women.
The camp includes top notch instruction, lunches, and membership in the local Bike club, MTBco. Your participation in this camp will help the preserve the awesome trails of the Central Okanagan.
Our schedule looks like:
Day One - Fundamentals
* Neutral Positioning
* Ready State
* Bike/Body Separation
* Shifting Basics
* Braking Basics
* Descending (Intro to Steeps)
* Roll Down Lunge (Flat to Steep Transitions)
* Basic Wheel Lifts
* Level Lift (Bunny Hop)
Day Two - Specialized Skills
* Terrain Evaluation
* 1/4 punch & 3/4 Punch
* Straight Line Riding (leading to elevated stunts)
* Climbing Basics
* Slow Tight Turns and Switchbacks
* High Speed Cornering
* Manual Front Wheel Lift (leading to drops)
* Dynamic Riding (”The Wisdom of the Spastic Monkey”)
Coaches
Johanna Weintrager-
Johanna is one of the most respected coaches in the business. She has extensive guiding and coaching experience, and is in high demand throughout the industry. Oh, and if you talk nicely to her she’ll also lead you through a yoga session.
Danika Schroeter-
Another highly experienced coach, Danika is a former Canadian National DH Team member and National Champion. Her resume includes multiple regional and national titles, and she has been coaching skills camps for several years.
Barb Haley-
Barb might be new to coaching, but she has many years of racing experience, and has been featured in several freeride bike movies. What she might lack in experience she makes up for in enthusiasm. Barb really wants to make you a the raddest you can be, and it’s pretty tough to not believe in someone who brings this much fun to the trails.
Recommended Accommodations
The Hotel Eldorado is a beautiful hotel set right on the lake, and they’re offering a discount to camp participants. Otherwise there’s lots of tourist accommodations in the valley. Contact us for more info on places to stay.
Sign Up
More info at Bush Pilot Biking or contact us at girlsskills@bushpilotbiking.com to sign up.
17 Comments
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Colin994
(Mar 17, 2009 at 4:14)
it's cool to see that us guys got some competition
Awesome to hear that theres a camp, cant wait to see how many rippers come out of this hope to see more girls out there shredding
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You guys will have to branch out the the UK - I wouldn't trust anyone else to teach me how to shred! F
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This camp sounds sweet but i was just wondering what kind of biking it is for? is it for DH/ freeride riders or other? thanx 
Its for anyone really. The focus is on solid fundamentals so that you can progress faster. As the weekend goes on, the groups will split up and work more on specific skills, so you can choose yer poison, so to speak.
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