WHAT TO BRING
Please take a look at the following list prior to your lesson. You will learn more and feel better prepared if you use the checklist below. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions - we are here to help!
Grit Clinics Checklist:
The best bike to bring to your lesson:
A good mountain bike can make all of the difference in learning new skills and feeling more confident on the trails. Make sure your bike is the proper size for you and is well maintained (schedule a tune-up a few days prior to the lessons). For most of our lessons, we suggest a dual suspension cross country or all-mountain bike for a more comfortable ride, but front suspension only bikes work fine also. A dropper post or quick release seat post is suggested so you can easily lower and raise your saddle when going down technical sections and learning new skills. Downhill bikes are only suitable if you are attending a lesson at a downhill lift-served venue. If you are taking a lesson at Mt. Bachelor, we recommend a full suspension bike with disc brakes, a minimum of 120 mm of travel in the front fork, a full face helmet & body armor. If you have further questions, please contact us.
Grit Clinics Checklist:
- A well-tuned mountain bike. This is very important. Please swing by a bike shop and have a mechanic take a look just to make sure everything is tuned and running smoothly. For more info on the best bike to bring, see below.
- A pair of flat pedals (these are not clipless pedals with a platform, they are made specifically for use with flat soled shoes). They will make it easier to learn and practice during the skills sessions. If you are very comfortable getting in and out of clipless pedals and prefer them, feel free to use them. If you have a cage on your pedals, remove this before the clinic so you can use both sides of your pedals.
- Closed-toe shoes that are compatible with the pedals you’ll be using. Clipless pedals require shoes with cleats. Flat pedals require flat shoes without cleats (such as tennis shoes or skate shoes without high arches and without deep ridges). If you have questions about this please contact us before the lesson. It’s very important that your pedals and shoes work together when you arrive at the lesson.
- Check the weather prior to your lesson and pack accordingly.
- Helmet (Full-Face helmet is required if you are taking a lesson at a downhill mountain bike park and you are working on advanced skills, drops, jumps or black diamond trails)
- Cycling Gloves
- Padded cycling shorts (not mandatory).
- Hydration Pack (or water bottles and a back pack) filled with lots of water for the day.
- Snacks (energy bars / gels / chews).
- Sack lunch if you are participating in a full day lesson.
- Sunscreen!
- A spare tube
- Basic riding tools (don't worry if you don't have them yet, your coach will carry extras)
- A set of leg and arm pads. This is not mandatory, but some people feel more confident with this extra bit of protection. (This is highly encouraged if you are taking a lesson at a downhill mountain bike park).
- Mosquito spray!
The best bike to bring to your lesson:
A good mountain bike can make all of the difference in learning new skills and feeling more confident on the trails. Make sure your bike is the proper size for you and is well maintained (schedule a tune-up a few days prior to the lessons). For most of our lessons, we suggest a dual suspension cross country or all-mountain bike for a more comfortable ride, but front suspension only bikes work fine also. A dropper post or quick release seat post is suggested so you can easily lower and raise your saddle when going down technical sections and learning new skills. Downhill bikes are only suitable if you are attending a lesson at a downhill lift-served venue. If you are taking a lesson at Mt. Bachelor, we recommend a full suspension bike with disc brakes, a minimum of 120 mm of travel in the front fork, a full face helmet & body armor. If you have further questions, please contact us.