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Mountain Biking Skills Clinic in Gorham by Dynamic Cycling Adventures - Portland

Mountain Biking Skills Clinic in Gorham by Dynamic Cycling Adventures

Gorham

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Overview

Set amidst the rugged trails of Gorham, this women’s mountain biking clinic offers skill-building with expert coaches. Perfect for all levels, it’s a great way to boost confidence and connect with fellow riders.

Burke, Vermont

Women's 1 Day Core Skills Clinic: Gorham, ME

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About This Adventure

Join a transformative mountain biking experience led by certified female coaches, perfect for all skill levels. Over two days, you'll master essential riding techniques and tackle real trail challenges. Connect with fellow participants, enhance your skills, and celebrate your progress with a toast at the end of this unforgettable adventure.

"She believed she could, so she did!" - Author Unknown#

Approximately 7 hours of professional instruction by certified female coaches. Appropriate for all skills and abilities. It’s the ‘foundation’ of mountain biking.

Friday Evening:##

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

Saturday Morning 8:30am – 12:30pm:

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

-Stability through proper body position and developing our range of motion. -Operational controls learning how to modulate our brakes while on trail (trail braking), -Emergency stopping techniques. -Proper shifting techniques. -Cadence and vision and how to read a trail. -We continue to build on these fundamentals as we learn our ‘ACE’ gear, reading the trail with the ‘now and next; and introduce maneuvers such as a ‘peek n push’ and cornering. -We end our morning session on different types of corners; applying the fundamentals we learned and further develop proper body position and angulating the bike, modulating our speed and looking through corners.

Saturday Afternoon (1:30pm- 4:30pm):##

We hit the trails!!! Practicing what learned. Sessioning features on trail is essential to becoming a better rider.

We find features that we can allow us to further develop our fundamental skills; rock gardens, rock rollers & steeps, technical climbs/descents, and more! We practice cornering on trail; Using the different style corners available on trail and how to flow through corners without braking.

We finish back in the parking lot to wrap up the day. After our wrap up we head back to the meet and greet location to have a toast with our new riding buddies.

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

Adventure Tips

Wear appropriate protective gear

Always wear a helmet, gloves, and pads to stay safe on technical trails.

Stay hydrated and fueled

Bring plenty of water and snacks to keep your energy up throughout the day.

Practice patience with yourself

Everyone progresses at their own pace—focus on improvement, not perfection.

Arrive early to warm up

Getting on the trail early helps you adjust and enjoy the scenery before the group begins.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Red foxes

History

Gorham's trails have been used by local outfitters since the early 2000s to promote outdoor recreation.

Conservation

The area emphasizes sustainable trail maintenance and Leave No Trace principles to preserve its natural beauty.

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Recommended Gear

Full-face helmet

Essential

Protects your head during technical descents and ensures safety.

Mountain biking gloves

Essential

Provides grip and protection on rough trails.

Hydration pack

Essential

Keeps water accessible during long rides and prevents dehydration.

Multi-tool kit

Useful for quick bike repairs on the trail.