The Michaux Mountain Bike (MTB) School is the school of hard rocks. Nestled amongst the hardened trails of Michaux State Forest, we've got some of the biggest names around to help you get better at riding your bike in some of the most technical terrain you can think up. The atmosphere around the camp is relaxed and the learning is magnetic. Don't let that scare you away though! We believe that everyone can learn to ride technical trails at a comfortable and safe pace. We also believe that some of us can push our limits as much as we want. We offer a way for mountain bikers to enjoy the tough trails and rugged beauty that the mountains have to offer! Come unlock the keys to success.
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"Saturday night dinner was pretty freaking awesome. I did not expect that we would be having salmon, roasted beets and squash, salad, and couscous. After dinner we had a Q&A session with the pros. This was the point that I sat there, falling in love with mountain biking all over again." ~Karen
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2013 School Info
Date:March 29-March 31, 2013 (EASTER WEEKEND)
Check in on Friday night is 5-6pm. We'll start orientation activities at 7pm. You'll get to meet the coaches and get to know everyone!
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Location:
Camp Thompson YMCA Summer Camp
Pine Grove Furnace, Michaux State Forest, PA
DIRECTIONS
Address:
800 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA17324
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Registration:
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Categories/Cost:
Men's- $250
The men's group will work with Jeremiah and Harlan on Saturday.
Women's- $250
The women's group will work with Sue and Selene on Saturday.
"I just want to ride my bike in the woods"- $250
This group will have a group ride leader to show them around while everyone else is in their programs. This one is a big ride.
Junior's-$40
This group will have a much shorter ride, and will be having a lot of fun in the woods! Ideal for ages 7-13.
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Friday
4pm- Camp Open to Arrivals
5pm- Registration/Check-In
7pm- Welcome Meeting
Saturday
8-9am- Breakfast
9:45am- Staging for Ride
10am- Hit the Trail! Groups will head out on the trail with their coaches. Dress warmer than you think you need to, take extra clothes, and pack a good lunch because all the instruction will be done out on real trails in real life scenario's. You'll be stopping frequently to talk about technique and form while looking at different types of trail. Stopping to session (ride a certain feature repeatedly) is the order of the day. Pack a good lunch for yourself and plan on being out on the trail for 5-6 hours during the day. You can expect to ride around 20-25 miles during the day.
4pm- Yoga
5-6pm- Dinner (We're pulling out all the stops for a great meal!)
6:30pm- Q and A with the Pro's Open format question and answer session with all the pro's. Come prepared with a handful of questions to ask them. Everything is on the table from training, racing, and traveling to equipment and team selections. We'll keep until until all the questions are answered or by 9pm.
8pm- Special Presentation Matt Miller has a special presentation in store for us with some in depth info on power.
Sunday
8-9am- Breakfast
9:15am- Staging for Ride
9:30am- Trail Ride This ride will break up into smaller groups of similar ability levels for a steadier ride with less stopping and more riding than on Saturday. Plan on 3 hours
1pm- Lunch
2:30pm- Departure
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Coaches
We've got a great line-up of coaches with extensive knowledge and successful careers as professional mountain bike racers. You can still see all of them racing today.
Adam Craig
Adam is a well rounded racer with a niche for the most technical stuff he can find. He's known for being one of the best bike handlers in the field. He's been all over the world and has a lot of knowledge and experience to share with you!
Harlan Price
Harlan has a reputation for being the best endurance racer in the Mid-Atlantic. He's raced everything from local Super-D's to Marathon World Championships. Right now he's at the forefront of the east coast enduro scene and building up his company, Take Aim Cycling.
Matt Miller
Young exercise scientist Matt Miller is a staple on Giant Mid-Atlantic Racings roster, and he knows how to get the job done. He's got the experience and knows the science behind it as well. Look for his special Presentation on Power after the evenings Q and A.
Check him out!
Young exercise scientist Matt Miller is a staple on Giant Mid-Atlantic Racings roster, and he knows how to get the job done. He's got the experience and knows the science behind it as well. Look for his special Presentation on Power after the evenings Q and A.
Check him out!
Susan Haywood
When it comes to hard mountain biking, Sue is right at home and making it look easy. With national and world titles, Sue has had an amazing career as a professional mountain biker and is still crushing the competition at 100 milers, MTB stage races, and enduro's. She's a huge advocate of mountain bike culture and women's riding!
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Food:
Friday Night Snacks (eat before you come)
Saturday Breakfasts: Continental Style
Lunch: On trail Sandwiches and snacks
Saturday Dinner: Salmon, Cous-cous, and Roasted Vegetables
Sunday Breakfast: Continental Style
Sunday Lunch: Hotdog Bar and Vegan Chili
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Lodging:
Group enclosed cabin-style lodging is available to registered camp participants free of charge. NOTE*********To reserve your bunk in a cabin you must pre-register and SELECT WHICH CABIN you will be staying in. That way your friends can reserve bunks in the same cabin with you. There are single size mattresses on these bunks. There is electricity also. There is NO heat in these cabins. There are also no linens. Bring a heavy sleeping bag, pillows, and plenty of extra blankets.
ADDITIONAL NOTE********* If any cabin is left in an unacceptable manner, every occupant of that cabin will be charged an additional $15 for the weekend.*****
(You can also stay off-site at a hotel in Carlisle, PA if you desire to. No discounts will be given for staying off-site)
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Fires:
There are 4 fire rings already in the camp, please limit your fires to these areas. Also plan ahead and bring small amounts of dry firewood. Take extra firewood home with you. Do NOT leave fire areas unattended. If you leave, put it OUT.
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Bathrooms:
There is a large bathhouse with hot showers in individual stalls, lots of sinks, and plenty of toilets. There are two sex-specific sides to the bath house, respect other users and stay on your own labeled side.
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NOTE FROM THE PROMOTER
I reserve many rights. Mostly the right to change my mind an excessive amount of times and also the right to be wrong and make mistakes. And to mix up numbers and words.
If you have any questions, email me at fastforwardracingproductions@gmail.com
ADDITIONAL NOTE********* If any cabin is left in an unacceptable manner, every occupant of that cabin will be charged an additional $15 for the weekend.*****
(You can also stay off-site at a hotel in Carlisle, PA if you desire to. No discounts will be given for staying off-site)
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Fires:
There are 4 fire rings already in the camp, please limit your fires to these areas. Also plan ahead and bring small amounts of dry firewood. Take extra firewood home with you. Do NOT leave fire areas unattended. If you leave, put it OUT.
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Bathrooms:
There is a large bathhouse with hot showers in individual stalls, lots of sinks, and plenty of toilets. There are two sex-specific sides to the bath house, respect other users and stay on your own labeled side.
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NOTE FROM THE PROMOTER
I reserve many rights. Mostly the right to change my mind an excessive amount of times and also the right to be wrong and make mistakes. And to mix up numbers and words.
If you have any questions, email me at fastforwardracingproductions@gmail.com
