2023 - Aug 20 - Intermediate @ Stratton

Intermediate Hangout Pace

Intermediate

Our intermediate group will divide into hangout and hustle paces at the trailhead. This group is for those who demonstrate a sturdy stance on the bike for ascending/ descending, are comfortable starting to ride though rock obstacles and roots, but still know when to walk obstacles they are not comfortable with. They are comfortable with a moderate sustained pace. Skills include switchbacks, steeper climbs and descents, suspension compression to get over obstacles, rolling larger obstacles where wheels leave the ground. Trails are narrow, have some limited exposure, more climbs and descents and obstacles such as drops/roots of 1 ft or less.

InterVanced Hangout Pace

Our intervanced group will divide into hangout and hustle paces at the trailhead. This group is for riders who are close to progressing to Advanced riding. They are capable of techniques such a front wheel and rear wheel lift and can put the two together to navigate over obstacles. They are fairly confident on steep climbs and descents and steeper switchbacks. Skills work includes maneuvering through larger rocks, roots, steeper switchbacks and tighter turns. Trails are progressing from typical “Blue” to some “Black” rated trails.