Spinnin' Sugar Skills clinics led by Sports Psychologist and Mountain Bike Coach, Annie Pendygraft.
You will need to bring a hardtail or full suspension bike in working order, and a bike helmet. It is also recommended to bring sunscreen, bug spray and water.
Beginner/intermediate Basic Skills:
Saturday, June 1st at 9-11 AM Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
This clinic will focus on the fundamentals of mountain biking and is best for riders with no previous formal mountain bike instruction. We will focus on body position, directional control, and body/bike separation. Clinic will be approximately 50% skills and 50% trail-based.
Introduction to Climbing:
Saturday, June 29th at 9-11 AM Sugarloaf Outdoor Center.
This clinic is best for strong beginners or intermediate riders looking to be more fluid in their technical climbing abilities. We will focus on the skills of wheel lifts, direction control, body mechanics, and pedaling techniques to improve success in challenging uphill and flat, technical terrain. 50/50 skills vs trail time
Introduction to Descending:
Saturday, Aug 10th at 9-11AM Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
This clinic is best for strong beginners or intermediate riders looking to be more confident in descending their mountain bikes in complex terrain. The clinic will focus on body positioning, direction control, body/bike separation, and braking. 50/50 skills vs trail time
Registration & Waiver required.
About Annie:
Annie has been a professional mountain bike coach for about seven years and has had the privilege of traveling all over the country to help women fall in love with their bikes. Annie is a PMBIA level I certified coach. In addition to offering private coaching sessions, she is a head coach for Ladies AllRide. While Annie fell in love with mountain biking and learned to be a coach on the west coast, she now calls Carrabassett Valley home.
Since moving here in 2021, Annie has grown to love the inspiring cross country network as well as the challenging, technical riding the valley has to offer. She works full time as a psychologist and specializes in sports-based traumas. She is super excited to share this speciality in helping women get past fear and confidence-blocks on their bikes.
