Peach’s MTB Skills Clinics

[Uni]

When's the lesson on ski lifts

[Peach.]

Can i change from 2 beginner to 1 beginner and one intermediate. The other person can't make it

 

 

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Sure thing, please PM me names and contact info so I know who to expect.

[Peach.]

When's the lesson on ski lifts

 

Depends where you want to go, Lesotho, Europe or Canada?

[Peach.]

106 days till #peachskills takes Beani Thies/Beani Thies - Athlete to Europe.

I am honoured to be taking one of SA's top youngsters to compete in her first International Rookies Champs.

3 races, 3 weeks, 3 countries, it's going to be an awesome trip. Leogang, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Tabarz, Winterberg.

 

A whole lot of Ski lifts     

 

[Peach.]

Enduro Beginers class

Hakahana Trails

22nd April

https://web.facebook.com/events/1908372452710935/

 

 

Enduro Beginners 07:30-10:30
R500 pp (Including Trail fee & a Drink/Beer after)
Group (6-10 ppl)
Please PM me to book a spot

We will ride all the lower Enduro trails at Hakahana working on
- Movement, getting loose on the bike
- Braking & not braking
- Cornering, Long and tight corners
- Drop offs / Jumps
- lifting your front wheel / taking a Jump
- Rock gardens

Edited April 11, 2017 by Peach.

[Peach.]

Had an awesome 4 days riding and racing at Cascades in PMB this past weekend.
So many amazing trails to ride.
Got asked by Beanie to lead her into Jugs Road gap, about 10m double on the World Cup DH track, at 15 years old I think she's the first SA lady to hit the jump (to my knowledge). 
 

https://web.facebook.com/PeachPearton/videos/550258178477995/

 

Edited May 2, 2017 by Peach.

[Peach.]

Lessons coming up the next 2 weekends

 

 

13th May

https://web.facebook.com/events/305833889852366/

 

20th May

https://web.facebook.com/events/707197736130973/

Edited May 9, 2017 by Peach.

[Reden]

Thanks for the session on Saturday!

[Peach.]

Thanks for the session on Saturday!

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it, I'll post some pics shortly.

[Peach.]

While i'm recovering I though I would share some common mistakes I have noticed.

Week 1 we have.

 

Hold Your Bars....
This may seem like common knowledge to most people but I have had several students who didn't even know they were doing it. 
If you ever feel like you have a weak grip or lack control just check where your thumbs are positioned.

 

[Peach.]

One Finger Braking & Hold the end of your bars.

All brakes these days should be strong enough to only have to use one finger, if they are not, rather increase your rotor size (ie 160 - 180mm) instead of using two fingers.
This will give you much better grip on the bars and better control of your braking.

Hold the end of your bars,
Having your bars stick past the outside of your hand is the best way to catch them on things, if you are not using the full width then rather cut the ends off.

 

Edited September 22, 2017 by Peach.

[Peach.]

Flat Pedal Foot Position.

It might not seem like something important but it has a huge effect on your riding and control of the bike.

 

Correct position

- Ball of your foot is positioned slightly in front of the axle of the pedal.

 

Position pros

- Stable footing, less chance of slipping off.

- Active calf, keeps your full range of motion in your heal and calf muscle which is hugely important in working the bike and riding smooth, this also helps keep contact with the pedal.

 

Why flats

- They help you push your limits and try new things because you know you can put your foot down easier.

- You learn the correct techniques for a lot of skills (bunny hop, jumping, drops)

- Flat pedals force you to pedal properly, which then translates to proper pedal and bike handling techniques when clipped in.

 

I feel all riders should ride with flats every now and then to improve their general bike skills.

 

 

[Peach.]

Front Wheel Lifts

Perfecting the technique of the front wheel lift saves a lot of energy and makes your riding smoother.
You'll use this to get your front wheel onto or over something.

This is also the start of a Bunny Hop and Manual

Hope Technology Ltd / WTB / Leatt Protectives

 

 

[Peach.]

Peackskills.co.za now has a calendar with upcoming lessons

 

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Date/Time Event

• Skills Clinics

11/11/2017
8:00 am - 10:00 am Mini-Clinic: Cornering 
Trailhead bike shop, Johannesburg

• Skills Clinics

11/11/2017
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Mini-Clinic: Jumps 
Byron Line, Johannesburg

• Skills Clinics

18/11/2017
8:00 am - 11:00 am Beginner 
Trailhead bike shop, Johannesburg

 

[Ramrod]

following.

 Doing the training on the 11th

[Peach.]

1000 Likes for Peach's, so lets give away a Private lesson, for 2.
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Competition ends 17-11-17, lesson limited to the Gauteng area.