MTB SKILLS SESSION AND CAFE

Friday June 17th 12:30-4:30

Meet at the pavilion across from the Pendleton Point overlook parking lot ready to ride at 12:30.  There will be sessions for various levels.  This 4 hour skills clinic will work on foundational and specific skills for improving mountain bike confidence and competence.

 Finish with a delightful catered White Grass Cafe meal at 4:30 pm at the pavilion across from Pendleton Point

THE INSTRUCTORS:

Meredith Erlewine lives in Athens, Ohio and has been coming to West Virginia to ride and race for over 20 years.  She counts Canaan as one of her favorite places to ride and visit.  Meredith is very involved in her bike community.  She will be leading the beginner and mellowest skills session.  She is a patient and detail oriented instructor.  Meredith will be teaching the first timers group.

 Kelly Hazlegrove is joining us again this year.  Kelly has the highest certification possible through Instructor Certification Program (ICP)  Kelly has worked hard to get that certification and has a deep understanding of skills teaching and how folks learn. She practices relentlessly and it shows. Kelly is from Lynchburg, Virginia and has a terrific smile and laugh and is mom to Zephyr and wife to Davey.

 Barry Croker will be teaching the 9-12 year old group.  He is the most humble bad ass dad and very accomplished in his career.  He has completed the Massanutten Ring several times, as well as the Rockstar 270. 

Hillary Marques out of Frederick, Maryland has roots in downhill racing and tons of experience in coaching and skills instruction.  She has all the certifications for teaching mountain biking, and beyond that she has a sharp mind and soft heart to help her students achieve their goals in a fun, safe way.  She is the queen of corners and we are psyched to have her back for 2022!

Sue Haywood is the organizer of this event and spreader of stoke for riding in Canaan.  Sue lives a mountain bike lifestyle riding and racing, working at Blackwater Bikes,  volunteering for trail work, doing advocacy for trails and teaching skills to adults and kids.  The posture and positioning on the mountain bike is something Sue hones for her students.