Mtb Instruction & Skills

[Catrin]

I have no idea what someone would charge, but I think it would be worth it to me. Short of that, I'll just do the drills and head out with DH to BCSP when we can.

I am thankful that a couple of women have told me we can ride together, but it would be nice to know what a formal 1-on-1 training session would cost if it should turn out to be needed. I've emailed one of the professional coaches that live in Indy to find out, really just for the information. I need to get this dog bite bill settled!

Out of curiosity, have you thought about just ditching the clipless pedals for the time being and using platforms/BMX? I'm not using clipless at the moment and likely won't for a while. Granted, I'm not doing much where clipless would really be of help at the moment either.

This is a very good idea. I've no intention on clipping in for quite some time to come, not on the mountain bike. I've some great BMX pedals - they will tear your legs up without protection though so I have shin guards. I was self-conscious about the shin guards before the sessions started Sunday, but was quite thankful for them before the day was over.

If I had been clipped on Sunday on the trail my falls would have been much worse - and at the intro/beginner level I don't think we do anything where that would be required. So, for now, I reserve my Frogs for my other bikes.

[indysteel]

I am thankful that a couple of women have told me we can ride together, but it would be nice to know what a formal 1-on-1 training session would cost if it should turn out to be needed. I've emailed one of the professional coaches that live in Indy to find out, really just for the information. I need to get this dog bite bill settled!

I'm not sure whom you emailed, but if you hear from them and they do offer lessons, let me know. While the clinic's website does mention that some instructiors offer additional coaching opportunities, it doesn't give specifics.

[Catrin]

I'm not sure whom you emailed, but if you hear from them and they do offer lessons, let me know. While the clinic's website does mention that some instructiors offer additional coaching opportunities, it doesn't give specifics.

I certainly will, I believe she coaches for a living so I've no idea what it might cost or her availability, but it seemed worthy of a question. I will email you when I get more information.

[indysteel]

I certainly will, I believe she coaches for a living so I've no idea what it might cost or her availability, but it seemed worthy of a question. I will email you when I get more information.

Is it Sally Marchand? If so, I'm assuming she caters to advanced and competitive riders and that her price reflects that. It's be nice to be wrong though!

[Catrin]

Is it Sally Marchand? If so, I'm assuming she caters to advanced and competitive riders and that her price reflects that. It's be nice to be wrong though!

Yes, she is the one I've contacted. She also does work coaching teams for the Leukemia fundraiser (can't think of what it is called) and she said many of them are beginning/intermediate riders. It doesn't hurt to ask, and I do want a chance to get some of my own practicing under my belt anyway - even if I did have the money right away. It is really more for my information...but right now I think I just need to do my drills and ride with more experienced women than I when I can

[indysteel]

Yes, she is the one I've contacted. She also does work coaching teams for the Leukemia fundraiser (can't think of what it is called) and she said many of them are beginning/intermediate riders. It doesn't hurt to ask, and I do want a chance to get some of my own practicing under my belt anyway - even if I did have the money right away. It is really more for my information...but right now I think I just need to do my drills and ride with more experienced women than I when I can

She coaches for Team in Training. Her husband died from leukemia.

[Catrin]

She coaches for Team in Training. Her husband died from leukemia.

That's right, I forgot about that