Hi! First let me say good for you! Wanting to learn is always a good thing, for anything I think! I have been riding for a few years, my husband, then boyfriend got me started.

I rode only with him till recently going to a Woman's Mountain Biking Symposium! It was so much fun & I learned tons! They had guy & girl "instructors" and broke us up based on our skill level. It was held by the MMBA(Michigan Mountain Bike Association.) along with the DNR (Depatment of Natural Resources). It was nice to meet and ride with other females and learn and be able to ask questions,etc. My husband is great, but not to learn from so much. I think I was a lot more relaxed without him there.
I would love to take more like it! I am also trying to find some in my area. I just think it is good to learn certain things from others that know more and can give you tips,etc. Some things aren't too fun to leran the hard way. Where abouts in South Ontario are you? I used to spend a lot of time insummers in Ontario & alos a lot of time in the Southeastern part year round as I had a (former)fiance just outside of Windsor in Essex County) I love Ontario! Well, if you can give me a better idea where you are I may be able to help you! Good luck!