OKANAGAN WOMEN'S NIGHTS (Spring & Fall)
Discover your true potential as you build skills and achieve your goals with our fun, professional coaches.
Small groups, tailored rides and expert coaches will guarantee good times and genuine progression in a friendly, non-intimidating environment.
Whether you’re newer to mountain biking or you’re a seasoned local looking to step up your game, our coaches will work with you to achieve your goals, from novice to advanced. Develop the fundamental skills and techniques to improve your climbing, descending, cornering, rock rolls, jumps and more. Whatever your level this program is the perfect investment towards enjoying your mountain biking more than ever.
- Local riders from novice to advanced.
- Groups will be chosen based on previous riding experience, skill set and goals.
- Riders looking to improve their core skills to build progression and confidence in all areas of their riding.
- Spring - 8 x 2hrs sessions on Mondays
- Fall - 4 x 2hrs sessions on Monday
- Sessions take place in the Crawford Trails
- Spring sessions run 6 - 8pm, Fall sessions run 5 - 7pm
- Each session begins with a bike check and set up info session, followed by a technical and physical warm up.
- Each week will have a fundamental skill focus, such as body position, balance, braking, line choice, pumping or rotation, as riders work towards common student goals such as technical climbing, descending, cornering, rock rolls or jumps.
- Video analysis thorugh our partners app Sport Sense along with a variety of terrain choice at each location will allow the coach to tailor the skills coaching and feedback for every rider.
- What gear do I need?
A good quality full suspension bike, with hydraulic disc brakes and downhill or enduro tires for grip and puncture protection. We recommend an enduro style bike; one with 5 or more inches of front and rear wheel travel, and with a fairly slack head angle for stability. Full face helmets (bike park days) and trail helmet (trail days) and knee pads are mandatory. Arm and spine protection is recommended, but up to you; also gloves, hydration pack with water, snacks, tools and a spare tube to suit the weather conditions on the day. - I want to ride with my friends but they're better than me... can we still be in the same group?
ZEP's priority is to ensure every rider has an amazing riding experience during any ZEP program. Often friends can and do ride together as this social connection can really help build a positive, friendly environment to feel safe to push your skills and learn new things. However, it is a skills development program and while the ZEP coaches can and do cater to ability level splits, if the split is too large we risk reducing the ablity to ensure every student is getting the appropriate skills development and terrain they need to genuinely progress. In this case, we would recommend riding in a group that is better suited to your experience level, to ensure your learning experience is maxmized and its a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
WHICH LEVEL SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR?
In order to ensure the best learning experience for all participants in the program, we have implemented a registration system where you sign up for your current riding ability level. Please review the classifications below to ensure you are signing up for the correct ability level. If you are unsure or have any questions as to what level to sign up for, please contact us as info@zepmtbcamps.com.
WOMEN'S Beginner - BEGINNER DESCRIPTION
BEGINNER
For Beginner Riders
A beginner rider is someone with little to no experience riding off-road before. They are typically comfortable on gravel paths and would like to explore “green” mountain bike trails. Would like to learn the fundamentals to build confidence, have fun and stay safe.
These riders tend to know their limits and stick within them, which is better for safety but can sometimes slow progression.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT A BEGINNER RIDER IS LEARNING
- Bike fit and set up
- Correct use of gears to make riding more efficient and fun
- How to brake smoothly, without skidding, with front and rear brakes
- How to climb and descend with a centred, strong and mobile position
- How to ride through corners with confidence and control
- How to start/stop on a hill
- How to apply these skills to feel more confident and safe on the bike
TRAILS & FITNESS
- Has difficulty keeping momentum through uneven terrain.
- Can pedal uphill on small climbs with occasional stops. Enjoys riding their bike and takes regular breaks to stay energized.
WOMEN'S Novice - NOVICE DESCRIPTION
NOVICE
For NOVICE Riders For INTERMEDIATED Riders
A novice rider is someone with little experience riding off-road before. They are typically comfortable on gravel paths and would like to explore “green” and “easy-blue” mountain bike trails. Would like to learn the fundamentals to build confidence, have fun and stay safe.
These riders tend to know their limits and stick within them, which is better for safety and but can sometimes slow progression.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT A NOVICE RIDER IS LEARNING
- Bike fit and set up
- Correct use of gears to make riding more efficient and fun
- How to brake smoothly, without skidding, with front and rear brakes
- How to climb and descend with a centred, strong and mobile position
- How to ride through corners with confidence and control
- How to start/stop on a hill
- How to apply these skills to feel more confident and safe on the bike
TRAILS & FITNESS
- Starting to keep momentum through uneven terrain.
- Has some stamina and can pedal uphill and not stop on small climbs. Loves to ride their bike. Needs more regular breaks.
- Typically comfortable riding for 1 - 4 hrs
WOMEN'S Intermediate - INTERMEDIATE DESCRIPTION
INTERMEDIATE
For NOVICE Riders For INTERMEDIATE Riders For ADVANCED Riders
An intermediate rider is comfortable riding off-road on “blue” trails and can perform all of the listed novice skills above. Would like to take their riding to the 'next level' of skill and trail difficulty, while still consolidating fundamental skills. These riders may begin to explore some of the easier “light black” trails, as an introduction to advanced terrain.
These riders are starting to explore harder terrain, which can increase risk if the rider is unaware of their limits. Intermediate riders can be more cautious when challenged, compared to advanced riders.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT AN INTERMEDIATE RIDER IS LEARNING
- How to ride blue trails with more finesse and easy-black trails with more control and confidence
- Bike and suspension set-up
- How to use gears and brakes to gain more efficiency and control on more challenging terrain
- How to climb and descend steeper, more technical terrain, without skidding
- How to corner with more speed and consistency
- How to perform roll downs (rolling drops) and slow tight turns
- Introduced to small drop - offs and tabletop jumps
- Introduced to front and rear wheel lifts, bunnyhops or trackstands
TRAILS & FITNESS
- Okay brake control on rock slabs
- Can choose the right speed for the right feature
- Can choose a good line to avoid obstacles
- Can do small to medium jumps and drops with good technique
- Can do full climbs with minimal rests
- Can pedal hard on climbs sections of climbs or short climbs
- Can do two rides in a day
- Typically comfortable riding for 2 - 5 hours
Close INTERMEDIATE DESCRIPTION
WOMEN'S Advanced - ADVANCED DESCRIPTION
ADVANCED
For INTERMEDIATE Riders For ADVANCED Riders
An advanced rider is comfortable riding off-road on “blue” trails, some of the easier single-black diamond trails and can perform all of the listed intermediate skills above. They are still learning to refine and build their skills, timing and confidence, to ride all single-black trails confidently.
These riders can more easily get into terrain above their skill level as confidence and skills can be high, relative to their experience and risk assessment skills; which can be limited due to lack of mileage on advanced terrain.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT AN ADVANCED RIDER IS LEARNING
- How to ride all single-black diamond trails confidently
- How to ride green and blue trails with more style and speed.
- Refine body position and balance, for more control efficiency and speed on the descents
- Refine advanced skills such as position/rotation/pressure to develop cornering speed through greater bike body separation and line choice
- Confidently riding medium drop - offs and tabletop jumps
- Introduced to larger tabletop jumps, such as A-line
- Applying technical maneuvers such as wheel lifts, bunnyhop and nose pivots, on the trail
TRAILS & FITNESS
- Can climb technical ascents over rock and roots.
- Can handle steep sections of rock slab, roots and chutes, can link together technical sections
- Can ride at speed through intermediate terrain
- Can pick a variety of lines
- Can do larger jumps and drops
- Can ride all day and do two rides in a day
- Typically comfortable riding for 3 - 6 hours
DATES & PRICING
| WOMEN'S NIGHTS | ||||
| DAYS | DATES | TIME | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | May 5 - June 23 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | $395 | |
| September 8-29 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | $195 | ||
Receive a 15% discount on any additional ZEP private lessons or swag.