Registration is simple:
1. Click on the link to go to MT Alpha Skills Clinic Registration page at the USA Cycling.
2. Login to your USAC account or create an account.
3. Select the skill level appropriate for you.
4. Check out and secure your spot for the 2013 Skills Clinic Event
Please note that a one-day USA Cycling license fee of $5.00 will be added upon purchase of the skills clinic event. If you are a USAC annual license holder, you will not be charged this additional fee.
Please note that a one-day USA Cycling license fee of $5.00 will be added upon purchase of the skills clinic event. If you are a USAC annual license holder, you will not be charged this additional fee.
Which skill level should you apply for?
Juniors: Girls ages 9 and up. This group is for girls interested in learning some basic trail skills and gaining confidence in a fun supportive environment.
Beginner: Limited experience riding a bike on dirt trails and roads. You have a basic understanding of braking, shifting, and steering and can handle riding smooth dirt paths with few rocks, roots, and technical areas. This group is for women interested in tackling terrain beyond an beginner level.
Intermediate: You are a rider with experience riding single track. You have some experience riding rocks, roots, and uneven terrain though you may not feel entirely comfortable while riding technical sections of trail and while cornering on switchbacks. This group is for a competent rider that is looking to ride more aggressively and proficiently through technical terrain.
Advanced: You are an experienced and proficient rider interested in refining downhill and descending skills with speed as well as increasing efficiency while climbing. You have spent a significant amount of time riding trail and enjoy riding technical sections of trails.
We welcome anyone to attend regardless of skill level and previous experience. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you are unsure which skill level would be right for you!
What does your entry fee include?
What type of skills will we cover?
What is the schedule for the day?
In short, the day will look like this: breakfast and coffee, registration, skills drills, brown bag lunch (not provided, bring one along!) and demonstrations, afternoon trail rides, more demonstrations, evening wine tasting and BBQ with live music. We will be releasing a more detailed schedule in the near future!
What other important information should you know?
Prior to the clinic, please make sure your bike is in safe and working order. In addition, all ladies MUST bring and wear a helmet during the clinic.
This event will take place rain or shine so please be prepared with appropriate clothing. Please feel free to pack extra clothing as the weather conditions may change over the course of the day.
MT Alpha Cycling will provide water and energy supplements over the course of the day. Please bring a water bottle to fill. Lunch will not be provided, but pack a lunch as we will have a designated lunch break.
Beginner: Limited experience riding a bike on dirt trails and roads. You have a basic understanding of braking, shifting, and steering and can handle riding smooth dirt paths with few rocks, roots, and technical areas. This group is for women interested in tackling terrain beyond an beginner level.
Intermediate: You are a rider with experience riding single track. You have some experience riding rocks, roots, and uneven terrain though you may not feel entirely comfortable while riding technical sections of trail and while cornering on switchbacks. This group is for a competent rider that is looking to ride more aggressively and proficiently through technical terrain.
Advanced: You are an experienced and proficient rider interested in refining downhill and descending skills with speed as well as increasing efficiency while climbing. You have spent a significant amount of time riding trail and enjoy riding technical sections of trails.
We welcome anyone to attend regardless of skill level and previous experience. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you are unsure which skill level would be right for you!
How much does the clinic cost?
Women: $40 clinic fee + $5 USAC fee = $45
Juniors: $30 clinic fee + $5 USAC fee = $35
What does your entry fee include?
- Pre-clinic breakfast pastries and coffee
- Full day of skills training with talented and professional bikers from across Montana
- Energy/nutritional products
- Lunch time demonstrations including proper bike fit, trailside maintenance/repair, bike care
Please join us for a post-clinic wine tasing, BBQ, and live music event at Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery. The BBQ will be open to friends and family. Please note that the cost of the post-clinic event is NOT included with the registration fee and will be an additional $15 for a glass of Ten Spoon wine and catered BBQ dinner. Please email RSVP or select the purchase dinner option on the USAC registration site.
What type of skills will we cover?
Our instructors will work with participants to develop a core set of mountain bike skills including:
- Correct Body Position
- Balanced Weight Placement
- Bike Fit for Optimal Riding and Control
- Advanced Cornering Technique
- Effective Braking
- Correct Technique for Uphill and Downhill Switchbacks
- Advanced Climbing Techniques
- Clearing Large Obstacles and Bunny Hopping
- Reading the Trail and Looking Ahead
What is the schedule for the day?
In short, the day will look like this: breakfast and coffee, registration, skills drills, brown bag lunch (not provided, bring one along!) and demonstrations, afternoon trail rides, more demonstrations, evening wine tasting and BBQ with live music. We will be releasing a more detailed schedule in the near future!
What other important information should you know?
Prior to the clinic, please make sure your bike is in safe and working order. In addition, all ladies MUST bring and wear a helmet during the clinic.
This event will take place rain or shine so please be prepared with appropriate clothing. Please feel free to pack extra clothing as the weather conditions may change over the course of the day.
MT Alpha Cycling will provide water and energy supplements over the course of the day. Please bring a water bottle to fill. Lunch will not be provided, but pack a lunch as we will have a designated lunch break.
Please contact us at sarah.c.castle@gmail.com with questions concerning online registration.
Please contact at rogotzke@gmail.com with general questions about the MT Alpha Skills Clinic event.
Please contact at rogotzke@gmail.com with general questions about the MT Alpha Skills Clinic event.
