Postponed,Skills Series 2005, clinic #1

Skills Series 2005




The North Shore Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Assoc. invites you to attend the Skills Series 2005. Members Derrick Click and William Piotte (justbill) will be holding a series of mountain bike skills clinics in parks along the Rte 495, Rte 3 area beginning in May. There is no cost to attend and previous MTB experience is not required. All we ask is that you bring a working bicycle and a helmet. Children may attend with their parent/guardian. Please use your best judgment.

All clinic dates are Thursday evenings or Saturday afternoons. Start times vary with the season, earlier in the spring and fall, later in the summer. The clinic includes an instruction period with drills and practice for new skills followed by a group ride. Typical duration is 2 hours, though ride leaders can be encouraged to ride till dark, or later. Additional dates may be added for rides only with limited instruction

This is a beginner’s clinic. The goal will be on developing strong basic skills, building confidence, and having fun. Mostly having fun. Each park we visit provides challenges unique to the terrain. We will focus the training to best take advantage of these differences. A detailed agenda will be sent out prior to each clinic.

Mark Your Calendars


Lowell/Dracut Sp, Lowell MA, May 7, August 25
Great Brook Farm, Carlisle MA, May19, July 9
Harold Parker, North Andover MA, June 16, August 13

FOMBA, Manchester, NH, June 11, September 8

Mines Falls, Nashua NH, July 28, September 3

[minkhiller]

NH is on the list, this is great news Bill, thank you.

[splat]

WOW Bill you are doing a lot this year!

Maybe I'll send Peter and Maggie to one !

Bump,

This Saturday is the first ride in the Skills Series 2005. We will be meeting at the Lowell Dracut State forest in Lowell. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/ldtf.htm

This is a beginner’s clinic. The goal will be on developing strong basic skills, building confidence, and having fun. Mostly having fun.
We will meet at the Troting Park road lot at 3pm
Please bring a working bike and a helmet to attend. We usually spend about 45 min. on skills drills then use what we learned on the trail. With any luck we will return to the lot before dark, though we dont try to hard. We dont go far or fast, we just have fun.

[gnurider1080]

what will be the skill youll be teaching this week? if i get my bike back from the shop early enough on saturday count me in.

[Luckybikes]

I fi can get my bike back together and dont ahve to work i will be there saturday to. I don't need skill help but are willing to help others

[Quo Fan]

I'm thinking that this would be good for my son to attend. Give me an excuse to ride up north.

[EVIL BOTA]

Bump,

This Saturday is the first ride in the Skills Series 2005. We will be meeting at the Lowell Dracut State forest in Lowell. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/ldtf.htm

This is a beginner’s clinic. The goal will be on developing strong basic skills, building confidence, and having fun. Mostly having fun.
We will meet at the Troting Park road lot at (time to be anounced as soon as i get it right duhhhhhhh)
Please bring a working bike and a helmet to attend. We usually spend about 45 min. on skills drills then use what we learned on the trail. With any luck we will return to the lot before dark, though we dont try to hard. We dont go far or fast, we just have fun.



Bill whats the start time. I might be able to go and help out. I know the trails well also..:)

Ron

[CsharpDev]

Is it okay to bring non members to the skill clinics or even regular rides for that matter? I have a couple friends I'm trying to convince to leave pavement, and when they do I don't want to be stuck on fireroads...

[truckboy]

There's one important piece of information missing: Time

Well actually, meeting place too.

[gnurider1080]

Is it okay to bring non members to the skill clinics or even regular rides for that matter? I have a couple friends I'm trying to convince to leave pavement, and when they do I don't want to be stuck on fireroads...

i dont think itll matter much. these rides are a good way to introduce new members to nemba.

Time: 3pm
Place: Troting park road lot
All members and potential members are welcome to attend

Thank you Lucky and Evil for helping if you can.

[MTBME]

Bill I'll do my best to make myself "available" at that time. I can help get you in and out of some different areas if you'd like or whatever.

[Luckybikes]

I dunno if i can make it heving som trouble building up the new bike HEHEHE sry but if i can i will be there. I ahve Red hair so you will be able to see me

[gnurider1080]

hopefully ill have my bike back from the shop by then. im supposed to drop it off on friday but i might drop it off toward the end of the day on thursday so i can make this ride.

[errollthin]

Bill count me in would love to help. My son has been saying he was looking forward to attending.

[Luckybikes]

I might acutally show up late either around 3:30 or 4:00 hopefully but i dunno any diea if i do show up late were i could find you guys the playground or by the swamp

Lucky- if we are not still getting folks set up in the lot then we will be at the playground.

thinone andson- my boy is coming too, should be a great time.


justbill andson

[Luckybikes]

OK sweet i finaly got the BB on my new secret ride hehe i just need to cable it up. Thxs bill

[Quo Fan]

I'm in, I can help out, if needed. I'm still trying to get my son there. I may be a few minutes late, I have something going until almost 2, and it takes me an hour to get there.

[priss]

Sounds like you have alot of fun at these rides, and its great to see the Fathers and sons sharing the sport.
Maybe i can make it there to represent for the girls.

priss

[Luckybikes]

Lol i was just thinkg maybe i should take my dad wouldn't hurt

[gnurider1080]

i cant wait. these rides are always a blast. not to mention they arent that fast so i can actually keep up.

Rain will postpone this event.
And it looks like rain :'(

[EVIL BOTA]

That works for me. I sold my derailers and couldn't ride anywho.

Hope to have my new set up by Monday..

[gnurider1080]

why has it been raining every weekend? why? oh well. im riding no matter what this weekend since i have a race next sunday.

Rain Delay

We will find another day for this clinic.

bill

[Luckybikes]

Sweet i guess