Mountain Bike Coaching: Cornering 101 Clinic

Twelve years of professional teaching experience and three degrees in education and teaching make Brian a "master of his trade" and "incredible coach."Brian is a natural teacher with decades of experience in biking and in teaching. He uses not only cutting-edge understanding of riding techniques for modern bike geometry, but he capitalizes on a deep understanding of learning processes, curriculum development, learner psychology, emotional encouragement, and scientifically established motivational techniques to bring each and every student to her or his own personal best, on the bike and off.

Brian K Holder

Twisted Sister

CycologyMTB Coaching

Cycology Mountain Bike Coaching provides MTB riders with training and instruction that improves your mountain bike skills

T﻿his clinic introduces you to a new way of thinking about riding corners. You'll learn to DRIVE your bike, intentionally, into corners, using your mass and body position to maximize traction and control. S﻿have seconds. Set PR's. Get steeze. Out-ride your buddies. Get shreddy on corners by learning how to set up your line, position your body and bike, and develop an approach to cornering confidently. W﻿e will be starting from the Wild Horse Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/pai6iPhY2UXC2mCd8I﻿f parking is full there, head 1/4 mile Northwest to the overflow parking and ride back to the trailhead. This is Part 1 of a 3 Part Cornering series. W﻿e will cover:Physics of CorneringB﻿ody/Bike separationC﻿ore PositionT﻿raction TipsOur program revolutionizes mountain bike instruction. We threw out the book that YouTubers and old school coaches use and reinvented the approach to teaching by using what works in real-world instruction, from professional athletic organizations to executive-level corporate training programs. Coach Brian K. Holder (M.A.T., Ed.S.) has 18 years of teaching experience and has been a licensed professional educator in 5 states. He uses techniques endorsed by PMBIA (licensed in Whistler, B.C.), the world's premier mountain biking instruction organization, but has developed a new program based on what he's observed by analyzing the top UCI DH and Enduro contenders. There's no better instruction available anywhere in the world to help riders develop mountain bike riding skills. WHAT TO BRINGA well-tuned modern geometry (2015 -present) mountain bikeFlat pedals, NOT “clip” or “clipless,” or clipless pedals with an insert, or platform. Please remove cages from flat pedals if so equipped.Closed-toe shoes that are compatible with the pedals you’ll be using. It’s important that your pedals and shoes work together.Appropriate dress for the climate conditions. Check the weather. Dress in layers if necessary.Bicycle helmetProtective glovesHydration pack or water bottlesSnacks (energy bars/gels/chews)SunscreenSpare tube of appropriate size for your specific rimBasic repair tools (multi tool, tire levers, pump, etc.)A set of elbow and knee pads. Not required, but encouraged.Bug sprayGlasses and/or sunglasses and case CANCELLATION POLICYClinic registrations can either be transferred, or partially refunded per the following chart. If you need to make a change to your upcoming registration, please contact us right away.WeatherIn the event of rain or other inclement weather we will reschedule your event (season dependent) and/or provide a credit applicable to a future event.Satisfaction GuaranteeWe want you to be completely satisfied with your event. If you are dissatisfied in any way with the event you have attended, we’ll give you another opportunity, free of charge, to receive the skills instruction experience that meets your expectations.Why a clinic?MTB clinics focus on learning bike handling skills. The skills build on one another; a solid foundation of the basics is important. By learning the foundational skills one at time, a rider can feel comfortable and safe on unfamiliar, challenging terrain.Are the coaches certified? Yes. Coaches are PMBI (Professional Mountain Bike Instructor) certified and are certified in First Aid.What if there is something I am not comfortable with riding? Participation for everything is voluntary. Riders are NOT required to do anything that makes them uncomfortable or is above their skill level. If the coach feels the rider isn't experienced to be in the clinic he or she signed up for, the coach has the right for the safety of the rider to send them home.L﻿IABILITY WAIVERA﻿ll participants will be required to sign a release of liability waiver before the clinic begins.

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