Enduro Speed Secrets Blacksburg

Location

Blacksburg, Virginia

Group Size

6 people per guide

Duration

3 hours

Enduro Speed Secrets 

Racing against the clock comes with different strategy, skills, and tactics than just riding along for fun and style. Learn tips that the pros use to go faster, conserve more energy for when you need it most, and where to push to make the most difference.

This clinic will include LOTS of fun riding with our expert coaches. You'll learn strategies and tips to ride stronger, faster, with more control. Some subtle tweaks to your form, braking zones, and application of movements can make all the difference.

Topics Included:

• How to achieve a better centered position for maximum stability and mobility

• Front brake control for grip and speed management

• Initiating small movements like wheel lifts or pressing through the feet to smooth out the trail.

• How to use better trail scanning techniques to be prepared for multiple obstacles in a row.

• Line choice for control, speed, and safety.

• Strategize braking zones along the trail for maximum control and speed when you need it. 

Cost: $44 per person. This clinic is sponsored and subsidized by the New River Land Trust, the Town of Blacksburg, and the New River Valley Bicycle Association to keep the cost less than a 1/3 of normal pricing. Consider signing up for a few clinics! 

Who should take this clinic:

• Gravity or XC racers OR riders just wanting to ride better downhill

• This clinic is appropriate for riders who are intermediate to advanced level riders, already riding blue and black rated trails in the region.

• Intermediate level riders will benefit from getting started with correct technique, instantly making you more proficient and confident to handle more terrain safely.

• Advanced level riders will be able to refine their technique on features they are already riding to be more in control and ride safer

What to expect:

• We’ll start with an intro to listen to your previous experience and goals, then set expectations and a plan for the clinic.

• Then, we’ll move into a warmup and skills assessment, basically play for while, have fun, and get out bodies moving.

• The majority of the lesson will break down each elemental skill with a quick explanation, short demo, then LOTS of practice and individual feedback.

• We’ll be using both open areas and individual trail features for practice time. After some time working in open areas, we’ll head out to practice on trails!

• We'll endeavor to offer a ton of individual analysis and feedback including video analysis.