Women Specific Clinics
Designed for women by women, the following clinics dissect specific techniques that are aimed at being most helpful to female mountain bike riders. Riders ages 14+ are welcome to join the following mountain bike clinics.
Advanced Registration Is Required
Pre-registration is required to help us ensure a 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, as well as to inform all participants of required safety precautions. Drop-ins are not permitted. If we cannot reach 4 participants per clinic, we reserve the right to cancel the clinic with refunds.
Pre-Clinic Info
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior in order to check in. If you plan on renting a bike, please contact Tahoe XC in advance to ensure a bike is available and arrive at least 30 minutes prior to clinic start time to set up your rental bike. All riders should be ready for clinics to start on time.
Cancellation Policy
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.
NEW: Sept 16 (NOTE: this class is offered on a Thursday) - Bike Maintenance, women specific
Wednesday Evening Clinics focus on 1-2 targeted skills in under 2 hours. Refine techniques and create accurate muscle memory through repetitive drills and feedback. Guided ride not included.
- Jun 30 - Women’s Wednesday June
- Jul 28 - Women’s Wednesday July
- Aug 25 - Women’s Wednesday August
Saturday Morning Clinics are 3.5 hours, beginning with a 30-minute yoga warm up. Learn and practice 2 to 3 targeted mountain bike skills, followed by a short guided ride.
- Jul 31 - Women Building Confidence through Skill Building & Yoga
- Aug 28 - Full-Day Women Specific Clinic
- Sept 18 - Yoga and Tour de Tahoe XC
June 30, 2021
Women’s Wednesday June
Join fellow female riders the last Wednesday in June, July and August for a focused 2-hour mountain bike clinic. Learn, progress, and practice new skills in a supportive and engaging environment. The presented skills will be your choice and your instructors will do their best to meet the needs of the group. This clinic does not include a guided ride.
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Time: 5:15pm-7:00pm at Tahoe XC
Cost: $50 per participant
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.
July 28, 2021
Women’s Wednesday July
Join fellow female riders the last Wednesday in June, July and August for a focused 2-hour mountain bike clinic. Learn, progress, and practice new skills in a supportive and engaging environment. The presented skills will be your choice and your instructors will do their best to meet the needs of the group. This clinic does not include a guided ride.
Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Time: 5:15pm-7:00pm at Tahoe XC
Cost: $50 per participant
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.
July 31, 2021
Women Building Confidence through Skill Building & Yoga
Ladies, which of your mountain bike skills could use a confidence boost? The best way to build confidence is through skill building. Let’s make a plan to get you charging on your bike safely and confidently. You will learn the correct movement patterns to get your desired bike performance. Progressive drills will hone these movement patterns in your muscle memory. Begin this clinic with half hour of yoga, followed by skills and drills. Finally, see what you can apply on the trail with a short guided ride.
Date: Saturday, July 31, 2021
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm at Tahoe XC
Cost: $105 per participant
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.
August 25, 2021
Women’s Wednesday August
Join fellow female riders the last Wednesday in June, July and August for a focused 2-hour mountain bike clinic. Learn, progress, and practice new skills in a supportive and engaging environment. The presented skills will be your choice and your instructors will do their best to meet the needs of the group. This clinic does not include a guided ride.
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Time: 5:15pm-7:00pm at Tahoe XC
Cost: $50 per participant
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.
August 28, 2021
Yoga & Women’s Specific Full-Day Clinic
This full-day clinic offers a comprehensive mountain bike experience in a supportive environment, geared towards women ages 16 and older. Over the course of the day, progress your mountain bike skills, gain tools to improve your fitness and nutrition, learn how to maintain your own bike, strengthen your mental focus while mountain biking, experience the allure of the Tahoe forests, and gain new riding buddies! This clinic is suitable for beginner and intermediate riders.
All proceeds support the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association Junior Mountain Riders, a weekly mountain bike program that provides a safe and positive opportunity for kids to learn mountain bike skills with their peers.
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021
Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Cost: $180 per participant
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.
September 16, 2021
Bike Maintenance, women specific
Do you want to get your bike maintenance skills on par with your riding? Join us for an (indoor) evening of learning how to maintain your own bike care and be prepared to get your hands dirty. We will cover routine maintenance and trailside repairs, plus any other related topics of your choice as time allows. (Masks will be required as this event is indoors.)
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Time: 5:15pm-7:00pm at Tahoe XC
Cost: $50 per participant
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.
September 18, 2021
Yoga and Tour de Tahoe XC
Explore the beautiful trails surrounding Tahoe XC. First, we will prepare our bodies and mind with a bike specific yoga practice. Next, our professional bike coaches will pick a route that flow and offer opportunity to practice learned skills from our summer clinics. Riders will be able to ask coaches how to best attack certain aspects of the trail. Open for riders 14+
Date: Saturday, Septemebe 18, 2021
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm at Tahoe XC
Cost: $105 per participant
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.
What to Expect & Bring
Bikes
Please bring a fully functional mountain bike. Cross-country, trail, and all-mountain type mountain bikes will work just fine. The cross-country style trails used for the clinic are rated beginner to advance. We have a limited number of Giant Fathom 1 bikes to rent. Contact us to reserve a bike.
Gear
Helmets, protective eyewear, and gloves are required for all participants. Elbow and knee pads are optional. Flat pedals are highly recommended for learning new skills. However, feel free to use your clipless pedals if you are confident into clippingget in and out of the pedals. Please carry a pack that includes a spare tube, water, and snacks for yourself.
Skills Sessions
Skill sessions will mostly take place in a flat zone. The skills introduced to riders will depend on experience and previous training. The skills range from fundamentals, cornering (flat vs berm, slow vs fast), wheel lifts, and technical terrain skills.
Guided Rides
All rides will start from Tahoe XC. Rides will range from 5 to 15 miles depending on experience and fitness. You can expect a 500 to 2000 ft elevation gain. The trails surrounding Tahoe XC are mostly smooth with some rocky, technical terrain. Your coach will pick a ride suitable for your group’s ability and fitness.
Cancellation Policy
Be sure to read and understand our cancellation policy before registering.