SiriS Posted February 19, 2014 Share New to MTBiking, started 5 weeks ago and have about 200km under the belt. Had my first big wipeout today...sharp corner, sandy, soft touch on brakes and wheels slid out...and lost plenty skin and incurred significant ego damage. I like to approach new ventures technically, I'm going for a proper fit in two week's time. Was think of doing a skills clinic as well, any suggestions other than Tread for Cape Town area? I've asked Tread, but there doesn't seem to be any planned in foreseeable future in CPT area. Thanks! Edited February 19, 2014 by SiriS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 19, 2014 Share Which area are you in? Southern suburbs? If so - try Trail n Tar or try to contact Dan Dobinson of iRide Africa. VERY good rider, and knows how to teach riders properly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbaker Posted February 19, 2014 Share Contact Justin who works at the gear change in Woodstock and ask him to give you a few technical riding lessons one on one- he is very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayyib Posted February 19, 2014 Share Also you tubes your friend! When I started back in the day that's all the training I had,would watch videos then hit the trails and practiced.never done a training course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted February 19, 2014 Share +1 on Daniel. Check out iRideAfrica site. You won't be sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko35s Posted February 19, 2014 Share Another vote for Daniel at Iride here, heard nothing but praise for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriS Posted February 20, 2014 Share Thanks all. Forgot to mention preferably Northern Suburbs...but Daniel is doing a clinic at Meerendal in March so perfect. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dob Posted February 20, 2014 Share Thanks for the references hubbers! Looking forward to meeting you and helping you become a better rider SiriS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funjunkie Posted February 22, 2014 Share I asked one of the dudes at LBS about a skills clinic. He tells me, " if you do something and end up falling, don't do it again." Seems to work for me. Caerus and mrbaker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Viljoen Posted February 23, 2014 Share I asked one of the dudes at LBS about a skills clinic. He tells me, " if you do something and end up falling, don't do it again." Seems to work for me. That is bad advice from your LBS good skills training just makes you a better rider and make MTBing more fun. If pro riders like Ariane Kleinhans still do skills training on a regular bases I'm sure you would agree we could all benefit from it. I recently did my skills training and it is unbelievable how much it improved my riding. It's all simple stuff but if someone that knows what he is talking about points out and help you correct your mistakes it makes a big difference Only my opinion but maybe you should consider a new LBS it doesn't should like these guys or girls give you the best info Dan Dob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Viljoen Posted February 23, 2014 Share In my opinion: 1. Buy the best, lightest bike you can afford. 2. Do a good bike fit (BGFit for me)3. Ride your bike know how everything works 4. Do skills training courses and as much as you can afford (some are not cheap)5. Ride, ride, ride ........ mrbaker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriS Posted February 25, 2014 Share In my opinion: 1. Buy the best, lightest bike you can afford. 2. Do a good bike fit (BGFit for me)3. Ride your bike know how everything works 4. Do skills training courses and as much as you can afford (some are not cheap)5. Ride, ride, ride ........ Good, I'm doing all 5. Jacques Viljoen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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