Event: Liv/Saucon Valley Bikes Ladies Ride/Skills Clinic
Place: Sals Trail System, Walking Purchase Park, Bethlehem, PA
Ridden: December 2015
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Something a little different this week. As part of the Liv Ambassador program and as a rider for the Giant Co-Factory Off-Road Team I have been organizing women's events; both rides on local trails and seminars at my local shop Saucon Valley Bikes. Through these events I can share my passion for cycling, help women learn more about cycling, and empower them to feel more confident and skilled when riding. Of course Joël has also been a big help; coming to all the events to share his knowledge and skills also.
So this week is a video from a recent event, a ride and skills clinic at Sals trail system. First we started in the open field at the parking area to practice some skills and work on proper technique, position on the bike, and bike handling skills. From there we headed to the single track to put our skills to the test.
Logs were the obstacle of the day. Regular logs, logs that were built up with rocks, slippery and scary off-camber logs. Rocky terrain, both climbing and descending, was also ridden. We stopped often to discuss technique, gearing, and body position.
Thanks to the ladies that came out to ride. It was a fun time on the bike and everyone came away with a few pointers to help them in the future. Just always remember that "attack position" and "push and scoop" over those logs. Happy trails to all the ladies!
- words by Jess
- video by Joël