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LEARN TO RIDE IN A GROUP
Did you know that basic riding skills change when you start riding in a group environment and that there is proper "pack" etiquette? Did you know that when you are climbing in a seated position and you decide to climb in a standing position, that you could potentially rub tires with the cyclist behind you? These are the types of tips and tricks you can expect to learn with Pura Vida Performance (PVP) to make your group riding experience a great one! WHO IS THIS CLINIC FOR ANYWAY? You are a beginner rider and know the basic skills of riding your bike AND are wanting to know just what these changes are. You have been riding for awhile, mostly on your own, but are thinking of getting out and meeting a fun group of people to share your riding experiences with but feel a bit intimidated by the whole "group thing". |
You are wondering what it is that you don't know and are looking to make your experience of riding in a group BETTER!
You may have had a not so good group riding experience and want to know what to be on the lookout for when riding with other people. Lets face it, it all comes down to trusting the wheel you are riding behind. AND when you have someone riding behind you, you want them to know that you know what you are doing. That was a whole lotta "knows" eh. :)
You are looking for a training ride where you just might pick up a thing or two or three OR....
You have decided that this is the year you are going to give a GranFondo, Centurion, charity ride or organized cycling tour a try and are bit intimidated by the numbers of people you will be riding with.
WHAT SHOULD I BE ABLE TO DO ON A BIKE?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOING A CLINIC WITH PVP AND WHAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST?
WHAT WILL I LEARN YOU ASK?
The skills taught and practiced are based on riding in a group specifically and are:
WHAT WILL MY WEDNESDAY EVENINGS LOOK LIKE IN JULY?
Lucky you that there are FIVE Wednesdays in July!
We will ride out at 6:30 pm sharp! Please arrive early to get yourself sorted and ready to roll. If you need air for your tires, we will have a pump there HOWEVER again please ensure you arrive a bit early so we can hit the pavement and roll out at 6:30 pm.
As mentioned above, all skills will have a pre-determined route tailored to the skills. We will give you verbal instruction, have a demonstration so you can see and then we will work on them together and re-group for any a-ha moments or questions.
**Please note that some skills require a grassy area to practice so we will have a shorter group ride that evening.
You can expect to arrive back at our meeting spot by 8:30 pm or shortly before to wrap up the evening.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
Every Wednesday evening from July 2nd to July 30th (5 sessions total)
Saint Vincent Square Park (http://goo.gl/maps/EyV1g)
HOW DO I REGISTER, WHAT IS THE COST AND OTHER DETAILS?
$99 per person
ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Payment via PayPal below
Once payment has been made you will receive an email from puravidaperformance(at)gmail(dot)com confirming receipt along with a waiver and more detailed form including your emergency details.
Full refunds will not be given however, if your situation changes and you are no longer able to attend 75% of the program cost will be refunded up to June 16, 2014. After June 16, 2014, no refunds will be processed.
PLEASE NOTE: OCA insurance is mandatory but only has to be paid once per year. If you already belong to a cycling club/team or a have a citizens permit you don't need to pay it again.
You may have had a not so good group riding experience and want to know what to be on the lookout for when riding with other people. Lets face it, it all comes down to trusting the wheel you are riding behind. AND when you have someone riding behind you, you want them to know that you know what you are doing. That was a whole lotta "knows" eh. :)
You are looking for a training ride where you just might pick up a thing or two or three OR....
You have decided that this is the year you are going to give a GranFondo, Centurion, charity ride or organized cycling tour a try and are bit intimidated by the numbers of people you will be riding with.
WHAT SHOULD I BE ABLE TO DO ON A BIKE?
- ride for 1.5 to 2 hours at an average of 20 km per hour
- ride clipless pedals
- hold a straight line 2 to 4 feet behind the cyclist in front of them (aka drafting)
- eat and drink while riding
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOING A CLINIC WITH PVP AND WHAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST?
- 1 to 3 coach to participant ratio! You will not find this anywhere and is what truly sets us apart from the rest as you get more attention which you would not otherwise receive in large groups
- knowledge and leadership from NCCP certified cycling coaches
- a nutrition component (below) from a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
- you can expect increased confidence
- feel comfortable riding in group ranging anywhere from 5 people to 1000's of people
- opportunity to practice, practice, practice AND in a safe supportive environment
- learn how to ride quicker and with less effort
- better riding experience for you and the people you ride with - ride quality is everything when it comes to group riding
- specially pre-determined routes tailored to work on specific skills
- pocket-sized print-outs of all routes so you can go back and practice (love adding new routes to our repertoire)
- BONUS #1 - 1 hour talk on "How to Eat like an Athlete" (at the end of our session on July 16th - 8 pm to 9 pm)
- BONUS #2 - Ride with and get the opportunity to ask questions to pro cyclist, Andrew Watson! Andrew is a pro mountain biker who rides for the Norco Factory Team however spends most of his training time on the road so is a wealth of knowledge!
WHAT WILL I LEARN YOU ASK?
The skills taught and practiced are based on riding in a group specifically and are:
- pack etiquette
- ride a straight line
- cornering
- drafting
- pacelines
- climbing and descending
- gearing and cadence
- braking
- bumping and buzzing
- BONUS #1 - 1 hour talk on "How to Eat like an Athlete" (at the end of our session on July 16th - 8 pm to 9 pm)
- BONUS #2 - Ride with and get the opportunity to ask questions to pro cyclist, Andrew Watson! Andrew is a pro mountain biker who rides for the Norco Factory Team however spends most of his training time on the road so is a wealth of knowledge!
WHAT WILL MY WEDNESDAY EVENINGS LOOK LIKE IN JULY?
Lucky you that there are FIVE Wednesdays in July!
We will ride out at 6:30 pm sharp! Please arrive early to get yourself sorted and ready to roll. If you need air for your tires, we will have a pump there HOWEVER again please ensure you arrive a bit early so we can hit the pavement and roll out at 6:30 pm.
As mentioned above, all skills will have a pre-determined route tailored to the skills. We will give you verbal instruction, have a demonstration so you can see and then we will work on them together and re-group for any a-ha moments or questions.
**Please note that some skills require a grassy area to practice so we will have a shorter group ride that evening.
You can expect to arrive back at our meeting spot by 8:30 pm or shortly before to wrap up the evening.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
Every Wednesday evening from July 2nd to July 30th (5 sessions total)
Saint Vincent Square Park (http://goo.gl/maps/EyV1g)
HOW DO I REGISTER, WHAT IS THE COST AND OTHER DETAILS?
$99 per person
ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Payment via PayPal below
Once payment has been made you will receive an email from puravidaperformance(at)gmail(dot)com confirming receipt along with a waiver and more detailed form including your emergency details.
Full refunds will not be given however, if your situation changes and you are no longer able to attend 75% of the program cost will be refunded up to June 16, 2014. After June 16, 2014, no refunds will be processed.
PLEASE NOTE: OCA insurance is mandatory but only has to be paid once per year. If you already belong to a cycling club/team or a have a citizens permit you don't need to pay it again.