SPIN SISTERS 2010
Introduction to Racing Program
Never entered a mountain bike race but want to give it a try? Looking for a fun, non-intimidating environment in which to learn about mountain bike racing? Just got a taste of racing in this program last year and want to continue? Then our Race Program is for you! Our team of Spin Sister coaches (all of whom are experienced racers) will lead you through several sessions leading up to our target mountain bike race at the Canmore Nordic Centre on June 12th. Mountain bikers of any riding level can participate in this program. We are working with the organizers of the race to ensure the course is suitable for everyone! The race will be approximately 45 minutes to an hour in duration.
Keep reading and you will find out more of what we are offering this year!
Cost: $50
Maximum Participants: 20
WHAT YOU GET:
- great coaching sessions by certified coaches
- 1 race fee reimbursed up to a maximum of $45 (races that qualify for reimbursement include the Iron Lung, Giver'8'er, Suffer Springs)
- $20 reimbursement on SS jersey (or one SS clothing item)
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU:
- race at the Iron Lung (or Giver'8'er or Suffer Springs if you can't make it to the Iron Lung)
- wear SS jersey at the race (please purchase your jersey early as quantities are limited)
- lead 1 SS Wednesday club ride May, June, or July (we will discuss at our Indoor session if you are not sure what is expected of a ride leader)
Note:
You must complete all the requirements in order to receive your race fee and clothing reimbursement (cheques will be mailed out at the end of June).
Dates and Locations:
Thursday, May 20th, 6:30-8:30pm - Indoor Session - location: Mountain Equipment Co-op (to be confirmed)
Wednesday, May 26th, 6:00-8:30pm - Outdoor Session - location: TBD (Nosehill or COP)
Wednesday, June 2nd, 6:00-9:00pm - Outdoor Session - location: Station Flats
Wednesday, June 9th, 6:00-9:00pm - Pre-ride the Course - location: Canmore Nordic Centre
Saturday, June 12th, time TBD - Iron Lung Race - location: Canmore Nordic Centre (race start time is usually 9am; recommend early arrival for check in and warm up)
The indoor session will include topics such as: what to expect at a race, what to bring, goal setting, warm ups, nutrition, race etiquette and pre-riding. At the outdoor sessions, we will practice race skills, including a mass start, passing and being passed, good places to eat/drink on the course, getting on and off the bike quickly, and other race techniques. We will even have a short mock race to practice these skills! The pre-ride session will give you an opportunity to analyze and practice the race course at the Nordic Centre. After the race, we will meet as a team to celebrate and discuss how it went!
NOTE: If you can't make the Iron Lung race on June 12
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, or if you want to do additional races, see below for additional race options we are highlighting in our Introduction to Racing Program. We will have coaching support at these events as well and expect that there will be members of current Spin Sisters Race Team racing again this year.
Sunday, May 30th - Giver8'er Enduro race at COP – This is an 8-hour lap race with one rider from each team on the course at a time. The goal this year is to enter Spin Sister teams of 2 or 4 riders! If you choose to do this as an additional race, Deadgoat Racing is also offering Spin Sisters in the Race Program a $10 rebate on the entry fee (to be reimbursed after the race).
Sunday, June 20th - Suffer Spring race at Station Flats (the course is the Sulfur Springs trail)
NOTE: The Introduction to Racing Program is open to Spin Sister members only.
NOTE: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
- Spin Sisters
- Calgary, AB