Is it wise to attempt the mountain bike clinic if you've had a really bad spill on a mb that has made you deathly afraid of it???? Hmmmmm. I'd really like to be able to do some light mb'ing with my boyfriend as he LOVES it, but I'm still terrified.
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05-19-2011, 05:49 AM #1
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05-19-2011, 05:52 AM #2
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I'll likely be terrified, too, so we can be in it together WR! If you want to get back on the horse so to speak, it seems to me that the clinic might be the way to go.
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05-19-2011, 06:15 AM #3
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I saw "midwest" and didn't even read further since I'm in Denver...I used to live in Nashville! Now I want to go
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05-19-2011, 07:16 AM #4
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Ahem, they do have women coming from other parts of the country Originally Posted by jessmarimba
I saw "midwest" and didn't even read further since I'm in Denver...I used to live in Nashville! Now I want to go
AND they have intermediate and advanced training! You can't tell I am really looking forward to this, can you?
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05-19-2011, 07:14 AM #5
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Winding Road - I know some of the instructors and they are quite good and very supportive. I think this would be the safest/best way of getting back on the mountain bike. It is totally focused on women - and ya know - sometimes we learn in different ways than men, and sometimes not. All of the instructors are certified, and they just had their own clinic as a refresher. Originally Posted by WindingRoad
This is why I am going to the clinic, I figure it is the safest way for me to learn the very basic skills I need and they will be there to help me learn them in the safest possible way. Sure I am nervous about it, but it will be fun!
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05-19-2011, 08:05 AM #6
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I've had a few bad wrecks, and there's nothing like going back to the basics, at a level YOU feel comfortable at ( which might be level one, whatever) to rebuild confidence. Originally Posted by Catrin
Winding Road - I know some of the instructors and they are quite good and very supportive. I think this would be the safest/best way of getting back on the mountain bike. It is totally focused on women - and ya know - sometimes we learn in different ways than men, and sometimes not. All of the instructors are certified, and they just had their own clinic as a refresher.
This is why I am going to the clinic, I figure it is the safest way for me to learn the very basic skills I need and they will be there to help me learn them in the safest possible way. Sure I am nervous about it, but it will be fun!
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05-19-2011, 08:57 AM #7
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Can't plan for that soon, and I don't have enough vacation...but maybe next year. I need to find a legit clinic here though.
(Did a little archaeology work in that town (wasn't there long) but it'd be fun to go back someday!)
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05-19-2011, 03:14 PM #8
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OK IndySteel and Catrin I hope I don't die. At least when I wipe out this time I will have friends there to help me out the sticker bushes.
I'm planning for it. It's only one day for beginners right?
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05-19-2011, 03:32 PM #9
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No sticker bushes, they are not allowed Originally Posted by WindingRoad
OK IndySteel and Catrin I hope I don't die. At least when I wipe out this time I will have friends there to help me out the sticker bushes. I'm planning for it. It's only one day for beginners right? 
Yes, intro/beginner clinc is only Sunday, but they have cool stuff going on Saturday too! Bike demos, and Campfire Clinics that night - I am going to see what my 51 year old body thinks of tent camping....Figure an air mattress under the sleeping bag will help a lot
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05-19-2011, 03:47 PM #10
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Yay, WR!!! DH and I will be camping there Saturday night, so look for us! I think Catrin is, too!
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05-19-2011, 03:27 PM #11
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There should be lots in Boulder. I think Lunachix does them but I am not sure. Originally Posted by jessmarimba
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