Student/ripper Christopher Kelly sent these photos from clinics he attended last week in Marin. Thanks dude.
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I’m in the Cabella’s parking lot in Reno (gotta check out the aquarium with the largemouth bass—so rad), taking care of work and saying “Whew!”
It’s been a heck of a two weeks:
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We built the track Friday and part of Saturday. By Sunday it was all about teaching and riding.
Sweet video by Stephen Messer.
There’s a ton more photos and videos from the day; this sums it up beautifully.
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After yesterday’s work, all we had to do today was shape. And ride. Did I say ride?
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Hey all, I’m heading to California for two weeks of pump track building and skills teaching, and a slot opened up. Who wants to rock some clinic action?
Here are some options:
Monday, Jan. 24: SoCal
Tuesday, Jan. 25: SoCal or Norcal
Wednesday, Jan. 26: NorCal
First to confirm gets it.
I can meet you and/or your crew at a local spot for some skills, drills and on-trail kung fu. This is always super fun, and I guarantee it will blow your mind! Clinics include signed books (BMX or mountain).
If you’re interested, please email me right away, and we’ll work out a time and place.
Rock!
—Lee
Learn more about my clinics.
Last weekend’s Left Hand Canyon OHV downhill training session featured special guest stars, some sturdy hiking and a snowy descent down North Red Trail.
With video!
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Lee,
I’ve been riding Mountain bikes for about 30 years. I rode the second Rock Hopper in Anedale park. 100% self taught and I’m quick on the trails and old school downhill aka super d. (recently took 2nd at the Otter). I took your technique teaching class in Berkeley. That class completely changed my riding style, and opened my eyes to a whole new realm of possibilities.
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Today was an excellent mission at Left Hand Canyon: 175 minutes pushing a bike up hills; 25 minutes riding the bike down hills.
Featuring a first descent of North Red Trail.
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The science and art* of mountain bike skills training got its pro card last week in NorCal. I went out there to teach high school mountain bike coaches how to teach mountain bike skills.
*Science first
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Hey all, there might be room in my NICA coach training session this Friday. I’ll be doing a classroom session (explaining my teaching model) plus three hours of drills on the bike. This is the nitty gritty—the keys to the kingdom. You’ll learn how to ride your bike better (and you’ll learn how to teach too).
8:30 Check in & Coffee/Tea
9:00 – 12:00 In the Classroom Skills Clinic with Lee McCormack
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch and Q&A with Lee McCormack
12:45 – 3:45 On the Bike Skills Clinic with Lee McCormack
4:00 – 5:00 Coaches/License Test (if applicable)
Registration fee is $125. All proceeds go to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.
If you are interested, email me at lee@leelikesbikes.com. I’ll know about space availability Wednesday (tomorrow). We need to get this sorted out by Thursday.
Today I’m starting the drive to NorCal.
Sweet!
