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“Bekah was an amazing instructor! Full of so many great tips and has a way of explaining techniques that really helps put it all together. The enthusiasm and touch points made the classes so much fun and I look forward to getting my pedal on to practice all that I learned! Thank you Bekah!” - Amber Buckley
Learn the foundational skills from which to build and enhance your riding. Designed for new riders, or those who’ve never received formal instruction.
Participate in a coached ride down the Post Canyon trail that’s always eluded you. Finish with food, drinks and new friends!
All Clinics Include:
Professional level coaching in a small group setting
1:6 coach to student ratio
Individual feedback with video footage for enhanced learning
Opportunity to make new ride buddies!
Emphasis on Mindset and Confidence!
At home Strength Training Plan for Mountain Bikers!
Foundation Clinics. Boise & Hood River, OR
Start riding with a plan! Build Confidence! Learn the foundational skills and set yourself up for a lifetime of fun rides. Designed for new riders or those who have never received formal MTB training.
We all have to start somewhere. Mountain biking can be frustrating when you’re more comfortable riding uphill than downhill and turning feels difficult and confusing. We are here to help! Learn to ride with a plan, build confidence, and go from surviving to thriving!
What to Expect:
You will work with a small group of 6-8 riders and 2 excellent coaches. Spend the morning learning the foundational MTB Skills. After a break for lunch, where you can ask all the questions you can think of, we will head out for a trail ride and put your new skills to use!
Expect to challenge yourself, surprise yourself, make new friends, and have fun!
Key Skills You Will Learn:
Balanced ready position
Braking
Bike body separation
In addition, expect to learn skills such as:
Riding over obstacles
Lifting your front wheel
Trail Vision
Switchbacks
Climbing and Descending Position
Mindset Skills
Foundations 2.0
Is the Foundations 2.0 for you? Yes if…
You’ve taken a foundations clinic and are ready for more!
You ride a fair amount but struggle to ride up and over rocks with ease
You’re not sure how to ride down those steep rocky or rooty bits
You really really really want to lift your front wheel without yanking!
You LOVE learning and receiving feedback
Learn new technical skills in a fun and supportive environment with other women! Designed for intermediate-advanced riders.
Skill Level 4+ on the BE Skill Rating System
Ultra Beginner Women Clinics
You're brand brand new or are super intimidated when it comes to all things MTB. We've got you! Learn everything from where to ride, how to get your bike on and off your rack or into your car along with the basics of how to actually ride your mountain bike!
You will be supported 100% along the way
You will work in a small group with 2 excellent coaches
You will leave with confidence and plan!
9am - 3:00pm
Friday Night Spotlights (Hood River)
Ride the Post Canyon trail that’s always eluded you!
Join a Friday Night Spotlights to receive coaching on one specific skill! Each spotlight features one trail in Post Canyon and the associated skills needed to ride that trail with confidence and fun! You will join a small group, two professional coaches, improve your riding, and have a blast! At the end of the session, we finish with food and drinks in order to help you broaden your ride community!
Each spotlight comes with a rating: green, blue, or black and a specific skill focus. If you are not familiar with the trail, read the description in trailforks or reach out to bekah@bravendeavors.com with any questions.
Trail Spotlights start at 4:30pm on select Fridays and typically wrap up around 7:30-8pm.
“I used to feel like every ride was an emotional roller coaster. Now I have not only the bike skills, but the mindset tools to enjoy my rides!”
“My only regret is not doing this clinic sooner!! ”
“I loved the small group setting, 6 people with two coaches, and the camaraderie shared afterwards. What a great way to start the weekend.”
Jump Clinics. Hood River, OR
Go from freaking out when you catch air, to freaking LOVE catching air!
The Jumps classes are designed for intermediate to advanced riders who are ready to take control of their jumping! Go from dead sailer to winged warrior in 3 hrs.
What to expect:
Work in a small group of 6-8 riders with 2 professional level coaches
Receive high level feedback specific to you, including video analysis of your riding
Learn skills to stay connected to your pedals while in the air, how to lift your front wheel, back wheel, mini manuals and bunny hops as well as how to take off, sail, and land jumps consistently with confidence and control.
Intro Classes
The intro Jump classes are designed for you if…
are starting to catch air but feel out of control
want to catch more (baby) air
want to start getting your wheels off the ground
struggle to make the landing on most small jumps
want to receive professional level coaching to progress safely
Focus Trails in Post Canyon: First Grade and Third Grade
Sign up for a jump clinic and you may even learn from a Kangaroo!
Intermediate Classes
Women’s Intermediate Jump Class is for you if…
You’ve taken a previous jump clinic and are ready for more
Can clear 3-5’ table top jumps
Are looking to add more style or movement in the air
Want professional level coaching
Focus Trails in Post Canyon: 3rd grade and 5th grade
Boise Women’s Specific Clinics
Boise Women’s Cornering
Boise Women’s Foundation Clinic: April 19th
Boise Foundations 2.0: April 20th
Ultra Beginner Women Clinics: April 19th
Join us for a fun afternoon where you will learn to be carry speed through corners, how to lean the bike to create traction, and finally figure out what to do with your feet! You will be amazed how much you improve in 3 hours! Designed for intermediate - advanced riders. 3:00pm-6:00pm MST
We all have to start somewhere. Mountain biking can be frustrating when you’re more comfortable riding uphill than downhill and turning feels difficult and confusing. We are here to help! Learn to ride with a plan and go from surviving to thriving out on the trails!
What to Expect:
You will work with a small group of 6-8 riders and 2 excellent coaches. Spend the morning learning the foundational MTB Skills. After a break for lunch, where you can ask all the questions about bike set up, suspension, and tire pressure, we will head out for a trail ride and put your new skills to use!
Expect to challenge yourself, surprise yourself, make new friends, and have fun! 9am - 3pm MST
Is the Foundations 2.0 for you? Yes if…
You’ve taken a foundations clinic and are ready for more!
You ride a fair amount but struggle to ride up and over rocks with ease
You’re not sure how to ride down those steep rocky or rooty bits
You really really really want to lift your front wheel without yanking!
You LOVE learning and receiving feedback
Learn new technical skills in a fun and supportive environment with other women! Designed for intermediate-advanced riders.
Skill Level 4+ on the BE Skill Rating System
9am - 1pm MST
Ultra Beginner Women Clinics
You're brand brand new or are super intimidated when it comes to all things MTB. We've got you! Learn everything from where to ride, how to get your bike on and off your rack or into your car along with the basics of how to actually ride your mountain bike!
You will be supported 100% along the way
You will work in a small group with 2 excellent coaches
You will leave with confidence and plan!
9am - 3:00pm
Women’s Tech Clinics:
Empower your riding with off trail knowledge!
Come learn to Fix flat tires, adjust and deal with your brakes, and learn everything about shifting and chain issues. Choose one skill to focus on at each clinic! Want to learn all 3 skills? Come to all 3 clinics! The 4th clinic will be on trails and you will learn all about your suspension! Meet new people, be social, eat food, drink drinks and learn! All clinics are $50, include drink, a burrito, and new knowledge! Proceeds go directly to HRATS. Clinics will be held at Mt. View Cycles in downtown Hood River except for the suspension clinic which will be held at Family Man Staging area in Post Canyon.
Clinics run 5:30-8:00pm
Gravel Clinic for Beginners!
MOSIER, OR | APRIL 20th, 2024 9AM-12PM
Gravel cycling has EXPLODED over the past decade, moving from the fringes of endurance sport to becoming the primary way that cyclists ride, race, and experience life on two wheels. It's a glorious new side of cycling, and we understand that you are excited to get out and try this discipline. With anything new, of course, you probably have questions, and we are here to help.
You’re questions answered:
Why does everyone keep talking about tires?
How do I manage tubeless tires? What's the difference between tubeless tires and tires with tubes?
Is turning the bike different on gravel?
How can I go downhill with confidence and safety?
Is there a better way to climb on gravel?
How do I handle eating and drinking during these events?
How do I manage mud? Snow? Sand?
New Skills taught:
We don't just answer questions at our clinics—we teach the principles and then we go and PRACTICE. We will spend 90 minutes teaching you all the pertinent skills: bike-body separation, using your body weight to keep the bike under you, how to corner safely and quickly (stay OFF those brakes!), where to focus your eyes while descending, and how to manage awkward or technical sections. Once we introduce the skills we will go and PLAY, covering a 10-15 mile nearby ride that includes all of the features we talked about in the skills portion.
