Due to popular demand, PPA is organizing a second beginners’ MTB skills workshop on Saturday 7 August, presented by Sara Muhl.  This workshop will be presented in the Tokai region.
 
While topics will include basics like how to handle obstacles (how to ride over tree roots, small step-ups and step-downs), how to handle different terrain (bit of sand, mud, rocks); and body position and technique (uphill, downhill, cornering), the main focus will be determined by what YOU want to learn and Sara will try to address your specific problem areas. To this end, the workshop will be kept small and personal with a maximum of 8 participants.
 
REQUIREMENTS
You should already be fairly comfortable on your bike and know roughly what correct gear selection is all about; be comfortable riding on gravel roads and have tried a bit of single track once or twice. Fitness-wise, you should be able to ride gently for about an hour to 90 minutes without needing resuscitation ;-) If you still battle to balance your bike and haven’t ridden in a few years, you have some work to do before signing up for this workshop. If you are already able to ride the whole of the ‘Fairy Garden’ trail in Tokai, you are too advanced for this workshop and we suggest you rather sign up for one of our forthcoming intermediate workshops.
 
SCHEDULE
8:30 Arrive
8:45-9:20 Discussion of particular problems/expectations
9:20-10:15 Discussion/demo about theory of riding & skills needed
10:15-12:15 Outride and practicing the theory!
12:15-12:30 Question time
 
COST
R230 per PPA member; R260 per non-PPA member (excluding your Tokai permits). Pre-bookings only, and you’ll need to pay before the workshop (no payments on the day). A cooldrink, energy snack bar and water bottle will be supplied.

BOOK NOW
Please contact Samantha at the PPA Office on (021) 689-8420 or email marketing@pedalpower.org.za to book your place and for more information.
 
Sara has been riding mountain bikes competitively for 10 years, learning her skills from – amongst others - downhillers in Canada and France. Since returning to South Africa, she has been competing in the National XC series and been on the podium for most of these races. She has participated and achieved a podium-position for races like Knysna, Transbaviaans, IMANA Wildride, Sabie Experience and many local races in the WC. She was on the SA squad from 2006-2009 and has competed in several world cup events as well as two world champs.