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Trail to Fat Bike Birkie

New Moon Ski Shop

We’re excited to invite you to Trail to Fat Bike Birkie. In partnership with New Moon, this program is a fantastic opportunity to learn and improve your fat biking skills in a fun and supportive environment! Whether you’re new to fat biking or looking to fine-tune your abilities, this program has something for everyone.

Limited to 10 participants – a great coach to participant ratio!

When: Sundays 1-2:30pm beginning Sunday, January 26
Where: MTV Base Camp, Cable WI
Dates: January 26 – March 2, plus Thursday, February 27 from 6-7:00pm
Coaches: Join local rider Cody Hagberg and other area coaches
What: Learn to fat bike or increase your skills! Each lesson will focus on a skill followed by a trail ride.
Cost: $100, includes an entry into the Fat Bike Birkie!

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Lesson Plan:

Every Lesson:

  • Bike check – ABCs
  • Helmet – bike or ski helmet
  • Tire pressure – what’s appropriate for the conditions?
  • Bike fit – saddle height, etc.
  • Clothing – what’s the temperature and what’s appropriate?

Lesson #1: Basic Skills

  • Level pedals
  • One finger on each brake; feathering
  • Eye scan
  • READY position

Lesson #2: Body Position

  • Ready position
  • Bike Body separation
  • Differences in snow vs other surfaces- more centered on bike, in saddle more, different gearing, etc.

Lesson #3: Braking

  • Single finger
  • Both brakes
  • Modulation – apply brakes evenly
  • Rear heel drops
  • Differences in front vs rear brake

Lesson #4: Cornering, Steering/Directional Control

  • Low, look lean
  • Point hips

Lesson #5: Climbing/Descending

  • Seated vs crouched/standing
  • Descending in saddle
  • Dismount and restart

Thursday Night Ride:

  • Ride for fun!
  • Lights