Summer Clinics
No matter what level mountain biker you are, you’re sure to find a suitable clinic to improve your skills. Scroll down for clinic details, how to prepare, and participant expectations.
Saturday Morning Clinics
Saturday clinics are 3 hours, beginning with a 30-minute yoga warm up, then learning and practicing 2 to 3 targeted mountain bike skills, followed by a short, guided ride. Clinics are open to riders ages 14+
Women’s Specific Mountain Bike Clinic w/ Yoga
Learn, progress, and practice new skills in a supportive and engaging environment. You will learn the correct movement patterns to get your desired bike performance. Rider’s choice! Your instructor will give you options for skills to learn and practice! Progressive drills will hone these movement patterns in your muscle memory. The clinic includes a short, guided ride to practice these new skills!
Yoga + Women’s Specific Mountain Bike Clinic
Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Location: Tahoe XC
Cost:$140
Waivers will be sent to the email address provided at checkout, please read and complete before the start of your clinic
Smoke Policy
The health and safety of our staff and participants is a high priority. Tahoe XC will be using airnow.gov and the Air Quality Guide for Particle Pollution for determining the following Air Quality Index (AQI) standards.
- lf less than 100 AQI, we will host events/practices and the standard Tahoe XC refund policy applies.
- If AQI is 101-150, Tahoe XC will host the event/practice and participants can choose whether to attend or not based on their sensitivity level. No refund will be given but participants can choose a credit for another clinic this 2022 bike season.
- If AQI is 151+, Tahoe XC will cancel and 100% refund, or credit towards another 2022 bike clinic, will be given.
For Wednesday clinics, we will notify participants by 2:00pm if we need to cancel the clinic due to poor air quality. For Saturday clinics, we will notify participants by 7:00am.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bike should I bring?
Tahoe XC terrain includes mostly mellow terrain from fire roads, meandering single-track, and a few rocky trails. A wide range of mountain bikes work well for this type of terrain: XC, trail, and enduro style mountain bikes. Remember to check over your bike before each clinic: tires, brakes, gears, shocks, and frame because it’s no fun dealing with mechanicals when learning new skills.
Do I need protective gear?
For mountain bike safety, all participants are required to wear a helmet, gloves, and protective eyewear (glasses or goggles). Knee and elbow pads are optional.
Flats or clipless pedals?
We highly recommend attending skills clinics with flat pedals, as they allow for learning certain skills more easily and safely. However, if clipless are your true love then we can make that work.
Do I need snacks?
Yes, participants are required to carry their own water, snacks, and fix-a-flat supplies.
When should I register?
Early! In order to maintain appropriate instructor to particpiant ratio, space is limited. Registration closes 24 hours before each clinic to ensure that all participants are notified of safety policies and appropriate clinic preparations.
What’s the participant-to-coach ratio?
To keep the integrity of our instruction, we like to keep a student to coach ratio of about 6:1.
What to Bring Checklist
- Bike in good working order
- Riding Apparel (Helmet, Gloves, Shoes)
- Water and Snacks
- Appropriate attire and shoes
- Flat pedals, if possible
- Sunscreen and layers for inclement weather
- Body armor, if desired
- Extra bike tube
- Gratuity for your instructor, if you choose
The clinic I want to register for is FULL. Is there a waitlist?
If you are unable to register for a clinic online, it is most likely full. You can join the waitlist on a first-come, first-serve basis by emailing contact(@)tahoexc.org. Do not hesitate to join a waitlist, with enough particpants we will always do our best to get you out on the trails!