R-Rated Rippers – Adult – Fall

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Escape Adventures’ Mission – To Keep Each Rider In Their Challenge Zone

Riders joining the R-Rated Rippers will all have a different skill set coming into the course. Escape Adventures strives to keep riders challenged, to their level, throughout the course.

Ages 19+ yrs. Ratio1:6

For any adult who wants to become more knowledgeable about the techniques and thought process needed to navigate the single track trails of The Shore.

The Thought Process…….

gain the knowledge to be able to think your way through technical aspects of a trail
a new way to look at starting and stopping, an introduction to body positions, pedal placement, gears, braking, steering, climbing, cornering and line choice.

**The trails used for each session are likely easier than most would ride. This allows the rider to focus on their new skills**

Day 1 – flat gravel field

Day 2 – taking the skills to the trails – Demonstration Forest – Richard Juryn

Day 3 – Lower Griffen//King of The Shore climb; Roadside Attraction, Fromme Mtn

Day 4 – Bobsled, Fromme Mtn

Program Dates/Times/Costs

4 Mornings (8 hours) or 4 Evenings (8 hours)

Dates/Times:

Saturday – 9:30-11:30am

Saturday, September 19, 26, October 3, 17 2020

**No session October 10, 2020; Thanksgiving**

Wednesday – 4:00-6:00pm **due to early sunset**

Wednesday, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2019

Cost:

$215+GST

Requirements

A desire to gain the thought process needed to ride the single track trails of The Shore.

What to Bring

The obvious: a well functioning bike and helmet.

The not so obvious: a backpack with a tube, snack, water and appropriate layers for the weather.

**Leg armour with be provided for the duration of the course**

Drop Off & Pick Up Schedule

Day 1 – Meet at Upper Lynn Elementary School a controlled environment (ie. flat ground) for skill introduction

Day 2 – Meet at Upper Lynn Elementary School

Day 3 – Meet at Upper Lynn Elementary School

Day 4 – Fromme Mountain

Go to the very top of Mountain Hwy. Pass through the yellow gate and follow the gravel road into the parking lot. Meet at the North end of the parking lot. As there are many riders on this gravel road, many of them youth, please adhere to the 20 km/h speed limit.