Gavin Pelser

Event Name: FUNdamental MTB Skills Clinic - Presented By Rubber Side Down When: 6 October 2013 Where: Groenkloof PTA, Gauteng Category: MTB Your bike feels sketchy and dodgy all at the same time, like it has a mind of its own and you simply cannot control it! Your knuckles are white and you're scared... No danger, we have the cure... This course is targeted at the beginner rider as well as the seasoned roadie who sucks off road... We're gonna get you well acquainted with your bike and teach you the fundamentals of balance and control... Basic bicycle Kung-Fu if you like... What will you learn? We will start off with ensuring your setup is correct Correct body position and posture, seated and standing - Consider this the wax on wax off phase of your training... Cleating in and out. Braking, can't rock it if you can' stop it... Front wheel manual - You will master pavements after this... Back wheel awareness, you can save plenty money knowing this skill... Bunny hop, the naffest sounding but most awesome weapon in your skills arsenal, it also looks pretty cool... Pedal stroke - How to save energy, maximize power and keep traction... Gear selection and correct shifting techniques. Being in the right gear at the right time is crucial to keeping the rubber side down, and if done correctly will prolong the life of your drive train... Cornering - Seated and standing. Correct cornering techniques will see you flow on tight twisty single track and carry more speed through corners. The less you decelerate and then have to accelerate again, the more energy you save... Control and confidence... Cost Per Person R400 Go to Event Page

Let's keep it clean folk... I'm not interested in your abilities off the bike... Unless you're a chick and wanna take me out for dinner and some dancing...

Marketing is the main aim here, part of making a living... Threesomes and foursomes welcome...

If you're a MTBer you know the risks involved with MTBing... No one wants to crash... And we cannot guarantee that you won't. We can however guarantee that we will build your confidence and get you in control of your bike. We at Rubber Side down have developed our skills curriculum to be safe and progressive,, teaching our students the parameters of the bike at a pace that suites them. So if you're not into group activities or wanna fast track your riding skills, check us out on FaceBook or on our website Why is this posted in Rant n Rave? Ask Talus...

If you're a MTBer you know the risks involved with MTBing... No one wants to crash... And we cannot guarantee that you won't. We can however guarantee that we will build your confidence and get you in control of your bike. We at Rubber Side down have developed our skills curriculum to be safe and progressive,, teaching our students the parameters of the bike at a pace that suites them. So if you're not into group activities or wanna fast track your riding skills, check us out on FaceBook or on our website Why is this posted in Rant n Rave? Ask Talus...

My apologies, I had the date wrong... We're fully booked for this weekend unfortunately. Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention...

The cost is R400 per person and bookings must be made through our website... You'll need to register first....

Event Name: FUNdamental MTB Skills Clinic - Presented By Rubber Side Down When: 7 September 2013 Where: Northern Farm MTB Park, Gauteng Category: MTB Your bike feels sketchy and dodgy all at the same time, like it has a mind of its own and you simply cannot control it! Your knuckles are white and you're scared... No danger, we have the cure... This course is targeted at the beginner rider as well as the seasoned roadie who sucks off road... We're gonna get you well acquainted with your bike and teach you the fundamentals of balance and control - Basic bicycle Kung-Fu if you like... What will you learn? We will start off with ensuring your setup is correct (cockpit and suspension) Correct body position and posture, seated and standing - Consider this the wax on wax off phase of your training... Cleating in and out. Braking, can't rock it if you can't stop it... Front wheel manual - You will master pavements after this... Back wheel awareness, you can save plenty money knowing this skill... Bunny hop, the naffest sounding but most awesome weapon in your skills arsenal, it also looks pretty cool... Pedal stroke - How to save energy, maximize power and keep traction... Gear selection and correct shifting techniques. Being in the right gear at the right time is crucial to keeping the rubber side down, and if done correctly will prolong the life of your drive train... Cornering - Seated and standing. Correct cornering techniques will see you flow on tight twisty single track and carry more speed through corners. The less you decelerate and then have to accelerate again, the more energy you save... Control and confidence... Go to Event Page

Hey there Uni... Keep practicing them drills and save up for that new bike...

Major FOMO was battled this weekend... Brought home the bacon though...

Hayley... I now understand your questioning... This is our FUNdamental clinic aimed at beginners... Your definition of a manual probably differs from mine, a manual is when you lift the front wheel without pedaling... Come see me for a 1on1 session... Nice shoes BTW... Coaster wheelies are determined by the size of your nads...

Pull in! How long have you had your trail bike Hayley? Thanks NoliPoli... Miss you guys...

Event Name: FUNdamental MTB Skills Clinic When: 21 July 2013 Where: Northern Farm MTB Park, Gauteng Category: MTB Your bike feels sketchy and dodgy all at the same time, like it has a mind of its own and you simply cannot control it! Your knuckles are white and you're scared... No danger, we have the cure... This course is targeted at the beginner rider as well as the seasoned roadie who sucks off road... We're gonna get you well acquainted with your bike and teach you the fundamentals of balance and control... Basic bicycle Kung-Fu if you like... What will you learn? We will start off with ensuring your setup is correct Correct body position and posture, seated and standing - Consider this the wax on wax off phase of your training... Cleating in and out. Braking, can't rock it if you can't stop it... Front wheel manual - You will master pavements after this... Back wheel awareness, you can save plenty money knowing this skill... Bunny hop, the naffest sounding but most awesome weapon in your skills arsenal, it also looks pretty cool... Pedal stroke - How to save energy, maximize power and keep traction... Gear selection and correct shifting techniques. Being in the right gear at the right time is crucial to keeping the rubber side down, and if done correctly will prolong the life of your drive train... Cornering - Seated and standing. Correct cornering techniques will see you flow on tight twisty single track and carry more speed through corners. The less you decelerate and then have to accelerate again, the more energy you save... Control and confidence... Cost Per Person: R400 for 4 hours Go to Event Page

Correct!

Your bike feels sketchy and dodgy all at the same time, like it has a mind of its own and you simply cannot control it! Your knuckles are white and you’re scared… No danger, we have the cure… This course is targeted at the beginner rider as well as the seasoned roadie who sucks off road… We’re gonna get you well acquainted with your bike and teach you the fundamentals of balance and control… Basic bicycle Kung-Fu if you like… What will you learn? We will start off with ensuring your setup is correct Correct body position and posture, seated and standing… Consider this the wax on wax off phase of your training… Cleating in and out. Braking, can’t rock it if you can’t stop it… Front wheel manual – You will master pavements after this… Back wheel awareness, you can save plenty money knowing this skill… Bunny hop, the naffest sounding but most awesome weapon in your skills arsenal, it also looks pretty cool… Pedal stroke – How to save energy, maximize power and keep traction… Gear selection and correct shifting techniques. Being in the right gear at the right time is crucial to keeping the rubber side down, and if done correctly will prolong the life of your drive train… Cornering – Seated and standing. Correct cornering techniques will see you flow on tight twisty single track and carry more speed through corners. The less you decelerate and then have to accelerate again, the more energy you save… Control and confidence… Cost Per Person: R400 Book online @ http://www.rubbersidedown.co.za/events/

Hey Sean...We need to get a volunteer day going soonest... Rode it on Sunday and there's a massive braking rut on the top corner of the switchback that needs repairing... See you soon?

Nothing scheduled... It's not a far trip... Check out our calendar for other dates and venues... If you have a group of a minimum of 6 people we can host a clinic wherever you like...

Groenkloof Nature Reserve 14 July 2013 Your bike feels sketchy and dodgy all at the same time, like it has a mind of its own and you simply cannot control it! Your knuckles are white and you’re scared… No danger, we have the cure… This course is targeted at the beginner rider as well as the seasoned roadie who sucks off road… We’re gonna get you well acquainted with your bike and teach you the fundamentals of balance and control… Basic bicycle Kung-Fu if you like… What will you learn? We will start off with ensuring your setup is correct Correct body position and posture, seated and standing… Consider this the wax on wax off phase of your training… Cleating in and out. Braking, can’t rock it if you can’t stop it… Front wheel manual – You will master pavements after this… Back wheel awareness, you can save plenty money knowing this skill… Bunny hop, the naffest sounding but most awesome weapon in your skills arsenal, it also looks pretty cool… Pedal stroke – How to save energy, maximize power and keep traction… Gear selection and correct shifting techniques. Being in the right gear at the right time is crucial to keeping the rubber side down, and if done correctly will prolong the life of your drive train… Cornering – Seated and standing. Correct cornering techniques will see you flow on tight twisty single track and carry more speed through corners. The less you decelerate and then have to accelerate again, the more energy you save… Control and confidence… Cost Per Person R400 Register on our website and book today http://www.rubbersid...-skills-clinic/

Your bike feels sketchy and dodgy all at the same time, like it has a mind of its own and you simply cannot control it! Your knuckles are white and you’re scared… No danger, we have the cure… This course is targeted at the beginner rider as well as the seasoned roadie who sucks off road… We’re gonna get you well acquainted with your bike and teach you the fundamentals of balance and control… Basic bicycle Kung-Fu if you like… What will you learn? We will start off with ensuring your setup is correct Correct body position and posture, seated and standing… Consider this the wax on wax off phase of your training… Cleating in and out. Braking, can’t rock it if you can’t stop it… Front wheel manual – You will master pavements after this… Back wheel awareness, you can save plenty money knowing this skill… Bunny hop, the naffest sounding but most awesome weapon in your skills arsenal, it also looks pretty cool… Pedal stroke – How to save energy, maximize power and keep traction… Gear selection and correct shifting techniques. Being in the right gear at the right time is crucial to keeping the rubber side down, and if done correctly will prolong the life of your drive train… Cornering – Seated and standing. Correct cornering techniques will see you flow on tight twisty single track and carry more speed through corners. The less you decelerate and then have to accelerate again, the more energy you save… Control and confidence… Cost Per Person R400 Register on our website and book today http://www.rubbersidedown.co.za/events/fundamental-mtb-skills-clinic/