WOMEN'S (AND GIRLS) ONE-DAY
MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CAMP
Hardwood ski & Bike, ORO-MEDONTE, ON
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Hardwood Ski & Bike is a mountain biker's mecca for all ages and abilities. It offers over 80kms of beautiful, rolling trails through lush hardwood and pine forests for mountain biking. Of these 80kms, there are 34 kms of rolling double track and 50 kms of easy to challenging single-track and everything in between that will thrill and challenge beginners and experts alike while taking in the natural beauty of it all.
This Women's (and Girls) One-Day Mountain Bike Skills Camp will be hosted at the incredible Hardwood Ski & Bike, located smack dab in the middle of Ontario’s mountain biking mecca.
In the morning, we will work on perfecting skills using a large grassy area. Every chance we get, we will head into the cross-country trails to put all or new founds skills to use and shred!
Not only that, a delicious lunch and trail passes are included and you will get to pre-ride and work on both courses for the Women's Four Hour MTB Relay happening on Saturday, August 11th.
This Women's (and Girls) One-Day Mountain Bike Skills Camp will be hosted at the incredible Hardwood Ski & Bike, located smack dab in the middle of Ontario’s mountain biking mecca.
In the morning, we will work on perfecting skills using a large grassy area. Every chance we get, we will head into the cross-country trails to put all or new founds skills to use and shred!
Not only that, a delicious lunch and trail passes are included and you will get to pre-ride and work on both courses for the Women's Four Hour MTB Relay happening on Saturday, August 11th.
I learned so much and now have to practice! Paige and Andrew were amazing. There was so much individual attention and the skills were broken down to a simple steps. I can't think of anything I would have wanted different. Anyone wanting to learn how to mountain bike or improve their skills should do a clinic with Pura Vida. I will definitely be back! ~ Jennet Pockett
Schedule of Events:
See below for an overview of the day.
Local Bike Shop Host: Trek Bicycle Store Barrie
Trek Bicycle Store Barrie will be offering the following to Participants (valid 7/14-7/16)
- 20% off all Women's Bike, Outdoor and Trek apparel
- 10% off all other in-stock items
- FREE Bike Inspection prior to the date of our clinic. This is NOT a free tune-up. Please call 1-705-733-0027 to arrange an appointment.
I absolutely loved this clinic! The small group was valuable for receiving extra attention. I was able to overcome my fears with your instruction, presence and support. I felt comfortable riding over obstacles because of your technical coaching and positive / can-do attitude. The food was delicious and a key component for sustaining energy levels. Your motivation, energy and passion were the icing on the cake! ~ Audrey Santo Domingo
MEET THE coaches:
PAIGE ROYAL
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Paige Royal is the founder of Pura Vida Performance and coach to the Pura Vida Mavericks and grew up on a farm in Creemore, ON. She found and fell in love with bikes later in life in 2005 when she moved to Whistler, BC. When she found mountain biking her life did a 180 degree turn. Paige was leading an unhealthy lifestyle and at the height of it, weighed over 200lbs. Needless to say biking was the catalyst for where she is now.
She is super passionate about sharing her knowledge and boosting confidence in women through riding bikes and equipping YOU with a set of killer bike handling skills! She has been exactly where you are right now and had no one to show her the ropes. She believes that learning the fundamental skills to mountain biking is imperative to your growth in the sport whether you're doing it for fun, camaraderie, weight loss, community or even racing your bike. She fell in love with riding bikes as it took her mind away from her challenges, it helped her lose weight and become the healthiest version of her. It is her form of meditation, freedom and an escape from the everyday. Paige is a certified PMBIA Instructor, NCCP Cycling Coach and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Follow Paige on Instagram @puravidamavericks and Facebook. Full bio here. |
ANDREW WATSON
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Andrew Watson is the founder and head coach of AWI Coaching. He grew up in Bradford, ON and now resides in the Horseshoe Valley area. Andrew has been racing road, XC mountain bike and cyclo-cross since 1996. He is a highly accomplished racer having won multiple Canada Cup Championships in XC MTB and Provincial Championships in MTB XC, Road, Hill Climb and Cyclocross. Andrew was a proud member of the Canadian National Cycling Team for eight years and has raced internationally in World Cups, Pan American Championships and UCI races across Europe, the Americas and reaching as far as South Africa and China, multiple Continental and World Championships and was part of the London Olympic test event. He was also a member of three national trade teams over the years including: Bianchi Canada, Gears Racing Team and the Norco Factory Team.
Andrew has been coaching and mentoring younger athletes for years and has been formally coaching private clients and youth teams since 2012. Andrew enjoys working with anyone who has a desire to improve their cycling be it on the road or off, whether it be someones first ride since childhood or looking for the top step of the podium. Andrew is a certified PMBIA Instructor and NCCP Cycling Coach. Follow Andrew on Instagram @awicoaching and Facebook. |
Jenn Jackson
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Jenn Jackson is a motivated, focused and driven athlete who is always searching for ways to improve and lives in the Horseshoe Valley area. From 2013 - 2016, she was a member of the Thunder Bay National Team Development Centre for cross country skiing, and then went on to train and compete independently. Those four seasons were highlighted by representing Canada at two World Championships, 7 World Cup starts, a Canada Games gold medal, two Junior National titles, one U23 National title, and several other National and NorAm podiums. While in Thunder Bay, she also completed her Mechanical Engineering Technologists Diploma at Lakehead University.
Summer 2017 saw the start of a new athletic chapter in mountain biking. Pages turned quickly as the season turned into a highlight reel with a U23 National Championship title, two silver medals and a bronze at the Canada Summer Games, and qualification for the World Championships. As a bike racer, Jenn has improved immensely over the past couple seasons while making her transition from Nordic Skiing and is racing for AWI Racing. Follow Jenn on Instagram @jennjackkson and on her BLOG. |
Taking Paige's MTB Skills camp was a marvellous experience! I left the camp feeling so much more confident and comfortable on my bike and trails. I can't wait to put to practice what I've learned and enjoy the sport without fear holding me back. Thank you Paige - you are an awesome teacher and inspiring woman! ~ Barb Allen
I'M ALL IN - LET'S DO THIS!!!
INVESTMENT
Your lessons were invaluable. Your patience is refreshing. I felt like I was apart of the team but also like I had "1 on 1" coaching. ~ Jacqueline Taylor
Sample ONE-DAY Schedule
SATURDAY
9:00am - 9:15am - Registration.
9:15am - 9:45am - Welcome with Paige Royal, coaches introduction, form into groups - women based on skill level / girls group based on age and ability and get ready to go play BIKES.
9:45am - 12:00pm - Skills, drills and shred time!
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch - Delicious, hearty and healthy to keep you fuelled for the day AND Raffle Time!!! Get wicked PRIZES from rad companies!
1:00pm to 3:00pm - Ride the trails to put all our new found skills to use PLUS, smile, laugh, cheer, support and have a wicked time on bikes with a bunch of rad women!
3:00pm to 3:15pm - Big hugs, happy smiles and goodbyes until next time! Exchange contact deets, if you haven't already, so you can ride again with your new friends!
9:00am - 9:15am - Registration.
9:15am - 9:45am - Welcome with Paige Royal, coaches introduction, form into groups - women based on skill level / girls group based on age and ability and get ready to go play BIKES.
9:45am - 12:00pm - Skills, drills and shred time!
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch - Delicious, hearty and healthy to keep you fuelled for the day AND Raffle Time!!! Get wicked PRIZES from rad companies!
1:00pm to 3:00pm - Ride the trails to put all our new found skills to use PLUS, smile, laugh, cheer, support and have a wicked time on bikes with a bunch of rad women!
3:00pm to 3:15pm - Big hugs, happy smiles and goodbyes until next time! Exchange contact deets, if you haven't already, so you can ride again with your new friends!
Still thinking about the clinic. I loved it and have hardly stopped thinking about it. When I got home on Saturday I just wanted to hit the trails. ~ Isabel Holmes
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