Back for summer 2023, the Craftsbury Outdoor Center is offering a series of introductory/beginner mountain bike clinics & group rides for women. Clinics will focus on learning and honing mountain bike skills in a safe, supportive environment. Participants must be at least 18 years old. No previous mountain bike experience is necessary, but participants must be able to competently and safely ride a bicycle.
In addition to these clinics being open to all women, we also encourage and support the participation of nonbinary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experience of women. It is our hope that we can provide programming that is inclusive and accessible and that these clinics help bring more folx together to enjoy the wonderful sport of mountain biking.
Clinic Dates:
Thursday, June 15, 2023: 4:00-5:30pm Rain date: Thursday, June 22, 2023: 4:00-5:30pm
Thursday, July 13, 2023: 4:00-5:30pm
Thursday, August 10, 2023: 4:00-5:30pm
To ensure that everyone can learn to ride in a safe environment, each session is capped at 20 people. Clinics will build on themselves for those who choose to attend more than one but will also have an introductory group each session as well. Sign up below!
Cost:
Clinic attendance is $15 per session. Additionally, registration is required and participants must be members of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Memberships are free for Craftsbury and Albany residents. Individual day membership for non-resident adults is $10 (the equivalent of a day trail pass). For more information on day and annual membership, go here.
Equipment:
All participants need to have the following: biking/running/athletic shoes, active outdoor clothing, a water bottle, a bike helmet, and a safe and functional mountain bike. Helmets are absolutely mandatory.
A limited size run of rental bikes is available from our bike shop. Please email or call ahead if you would like to rent a bike so we can ensure your size is on hand for the clinic. Rental rates are available here. Rental payment operates out of the front office and may take place over the phone or on arrival.
Registration:
Registration is below. If your plans change, we ask that you please email us to cancel so that someone else may take your spot.