Advanced Braking 1hr Mini-Clinic

Location

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Group Size

7 people per guide

Duration

1 hour

Advanced Braking - 1hr Mini-Clinic 

This FREE clinic is provided to you by The Hub Bike Shop for their Santa Cruz Demo day at Ride Kanuga Bike Park

More Braking Control = More Confidence and Speed! 

Are you afraid of the front brake? Want more control on steep trails? How about more confidence riding downhill in general? What’s the correct ratio of front vs rear brake for any given situation? HOW to brake is an often overlooked key component to riding confidently with more control. Confidence and control leads to more speed when you want it! 

During this clinic, we’ll start with bike set up and hand position to maximize strength and stability. We’ll refine body position to create front wheel grip and a strong stance, work on a gradual application of the levers and modulation of lever pressure based on grip, and get super comfortable controlling our speed with the front brake in a variety of terrain, including steep trails, tech sections, and corners. After we learn HOW to brake, we'll work on the tactics of WHEN to use the brakes through the concept of braking zones and HOW MUCH to brake depending on conditions and needs for individual features. 

 

Who should take this clinic:

 

• This clinic is appropriate for all level riders wanting to learn to ride with more intention, control, and confidence.

• Riders who are comfortable on Green and Blue rated trails. 

• Riders who use both brakes but have no conscious understanding of ratio of front brake to rear brake for different trail scenarios. 

• Riders who find they skid the rear wheel all the time on steep trails

• Riders who are searching for more speed and confidence

Tip your coach? Tips are absolutely not required or expected, but if you find this clinic valuable and recieved a premier level experience from your coach, a tip would be highly appreciated. You can add it to this booking when you reserve your spot or you will also have a venmo link available after the lessson to leave a tip.