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Cycling Clinic in Gorham, ME by Dynamic Cycling Adventures - Portland

Cycling Clinic in Gorham, ME by Dynamic Cycling Adventures

Gorham

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Overview

Join a two-day mountain biking clinic in Gorham, Maine, and boost your skills on thrilling local trails. Expert coaching, camaraderie, and scenic rides make this experience unforgettable.

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2 Day Clinic: Gorham, ME

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About This Adventure

Elevate your riding skills in this immersive two-day clinic, featuring 14 hours of expert coaching. Experience dynamic techniques from stability to jumps, while practicing on diverse trails. Connect with fellow riders during a meet-and-greet, and enjoy a post-ride celebration, making unforgettable memories along the way.

Take your riding to the next level!

Two-Day Clinic (approximately 14 hours of professional coaching). Our most popular clinic.

Our two-day clinics are identical to each of our one day clinics – we just packaged them together to offer a bigger bang for your buck.

Friday Evening:

Join other participants and your Dynamic Cycling coaches at a local venue for a meet and greet.

Saturday Morning:##

It’s all about becoming a more dynamic rider. We start by dialing in the following Fundamental Skills:

-Stability and balance through proper body position & range of motion. -Smooth flowy riding with proper trail braking. -Emergency stopping techniques. -Proper shifting techniques. -Cadence and vision- how to read a trail.

Using these skills we begin to develop maneuvers such as:

-A ‘peek n push’ for use with roll downs -Cornering - we end our morning session on different types of corners; applying the fundamentals we learned.

Saturday Afternoon:##

WE HIT THE TRAILS, practicing what we learned. Sessioning features on trail is essential to becoming a better rider.

We find features that will allow us to further develop our fundamental skills; rock gardens, rock rollers & steeps, technical climbs and descents, and more! We practice cornering on trail: Using the different style corners available we build on our fundamentals, learning how to flow through corners properly braking.

Sunday Morning:##

TIME TO GET OUR WHEELS OFF THE GROUND. We will focus on managing and actively responding to pressures from the terrain (compressing) as well as proper timing & coordination by going through a proper jump and drop progression including:

-Proper techniques for front, rear, level wheel lifts, and more. -Learn how to properly clear (up to) a 6-foot gap jump. -Learn how to go off (up to) a 4-foot drop. -In addition you will learn how to conquer large rock rollers, properly ride a rock garden, wheel lift over rocks/logs, ride a skinny, and more.

Sunday Afternoon:##

WE TAKE IT TO THE TRAILS!! Time to get ‘poppy and playful’.

We take our new found compression and absorbing skills to the trails; hitting ‘bump’ jumps and sessioning features like rock rollers, jumps, drops, rock gardens skinnies and more.

We finish back at the parking lot to wrap up our day and enjoy a post ride beverage with our new riding buddies.

*On trail coaching and sessioning is dependent on the trail network and features available.

Adventure Tips

Wear Your Helmet at All Times

Always helmet use is essential for safety during technical sections and jumps.

Stay Hydrated

Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated through intense trail work and warm days.

Suitable Bike Gear

Ensure your bike is tuned and equipped with appropriate gears for varied terrain.

Practice Your Drops Beforehand

Familiarize yourself with jumping and dropping techniques on easier terrain first.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Red fox

History

Gorham has a rich logging history that shaped its rugged terrain and trail systems.

Conservation

Dynamic Cycling Adventures partners with local groups to promote trail sustainability and minimize environmental impact.

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Full Suspension Mountain Bike

Essential

A full suspension bike absorbs shocks and handles technical terrain comfortably.

Protective Gloves

Essential

Gloves help maintain grip and protect your hands during falls.

Hydration Pack

Essential

Keeps water close at hand during intense riding and helps prevent dehydration.

Multitool Kit

Useful for quick bike repairs while out on the trail.