Women's Skills Camp - Methow Valley Singletrack Solstice Celebration '22

Join coaches Angi Weston and Em(ily) Ford of Radical Roots MTB Instruction for this 2-day women's camp designed to bring your mountain bike riding to the next level! The camp will consist of fun, safe and progressive skills and drills practice in downtown Winthrop and on-trail skills sessions at Sun Mountain. Best suited for beginning to intermediate riders.

Cost
$395 non-members
$365 Evergreen Members

Participant limit: 16
Age limit: 17+

Itinerary

Saturday, June 18

• 8:30–9:30 am: Gather at Methow Cycle & Sport (29 Hwy 20, Winthrop, WA), introductions, overview of the day and weekend
• 9:30 am–12:00 pm: Skills and drills in the Winthrop Park, pump track and softball field
• 12:00–1:15 pm: Lunch and shuttle to afternoon trail ride locations
• 1:15–4:15 pm: On trail skill sessions – various locations at Sun Mountain
• 4:15–5:00 pm: Beverages and snacks at Chickadee Trailhead, Sun Mountain
• 5:00–6:00 pm: Shuttle/ride back to Methow Cycle & Sport

Sunday, June 19

• 8:30–9:30 am: Gather at Methow Cycle & Sport for overview of the day and some morning yoga 
• 9:30 am–11:45 pm: Skills and drills in the Winthrop Park, pump track and softball field
• 11:45–1:00 pm: Group photo, lunch and shuttle to afternoon trail ride locations
• 1:00–3:30 pm: On trail skill sessions, rides and shuttles – various locations at Sun Mountain
• 3:30–4:30 pm: Beverages, snacks, evaluations and goodbyes at Chickadee Trailhead, Sun Mountain
• 4:30–5:30 pm: Shuttles/rides back to Methow Cycle & Sport

Questions?

Please email us at , or call us at 509-996-3645
 

What to Bring

• Cycling gear for cool mornings and warm afternoons. Remember cycling gloves.
• Regular cross-country / all-mountain helmet for pedal oriented skills and rides.
• Hydration pack or bottles so that you have lots of water during the day. Please fill these up before you arrive.
• Check that your bike is in good working order before you arrive at camp. Check tire pressure and lube your chain.
• Spare tube in case you get a flat tire, and basic riding tools if you have them. If you don't already have basic riding tools, don't worry. The coaches all have supplies, and we offer a participant discount if you want to purchase your own during camp.
• Pair of flat pedals if you have them, as they make it easier for any level of rider to learn and practice new skills. If you're married to your clipless pedals, you can always try the morning sessions on flats and then switch back for your afternoon ride.
• Shoes that are compatible with the pedals you'll be using. If you are using clipless pedals, even if they have wide platforms, you must use shoes with cleats. If you are using flat pedals, you must use soft soled flat shoes without cleats; skate shoes and tennis shoes, without high arches and without deep ridges, work the best.
• Sunscreen and mosquito repellent. 
• We'll provide lunches both days, and you may want to bring some light snacks to keep you fueled throughout the skills and drills and on trail riding sessions.
• We'll send out a short survey and waiver approximately a week for the camp weekend.