In case you haven’t noticed RVC is back in a big way for 2022 with lots of programs. Heather’s weekly Sunday morning Beginner Ride Series has been a success and we just opened 6 weeks of Wednesday Evening Social Rides with a huge turnout of 25 riders on the first rip.
You’re hungry for more. We hear ya!
With so many new riders and with so much to offer on RVC’s trail network we’re putting on a monthly skills development clinic each month from now until October. Each session, hosted by the talented Chris Furlotte, will focus on a new technique that is key to taking your ride further.
| Focus | Rider Goals |
| June – Why, When and How of Ratcheting We will cover what ratcheting is and when it is used. Riders will learn the proper body and ride position in situations that ratcheting is needed. | Apply proper body and ride position in situations on trail where ratcheting is needed |
| July – Choosing your Ride Line Learn to read the trail. Riders will be shown how to read singletrack to choose lines and where to look. Riders will be shown how to look ahead at the trail and prepare to adjust riding position as required. | Be able to read singletrack trails to choose ride line and plan for adjusting body position as required |
| Aug – Braking and Cornering Learn when and when not to brake. Riders will learn proper techniques to effective braking. Riders will start work on cornering techniques and how braking is connected to it. | Know when to brake and when not to. Apply proper techniques for effective braking and cornering. |
| Sept – Navigating Descents Now that riders have the proper ride position, are reading the trail, know how to brake and how to corner, we will tackle descending! Chris spent most of his biking career trying to descend as fast as possible and will share techniques so you feel more comfortable tackling steep descents. | Ride steep descents with confidence |
| Oct – “Feature” Attraction Now that the base skills are in place, riders will work toward more technical natural trail features like rock gardens, chutes and roll overs/ roll downs. | Apply proper technique and body position over more technical trail features. |
Each session is free for RVC members. Non-members pay $30 through e-transfer to treasurer@rivervalleycycling.com (see what we did there… wink wink). Stay connected to River Valley Cycling on Facebook to find out the location of each session and be part of the conversation. Each evening session will begin at 7:00 and run for 90 minutes.
We begin in June on the evening of the 23rd at Odell Park with our session on ratcheting. Meet up at the main Rookwood Ave parking lot.
Gain the confidence to let go of those brakes and Pin It!
