Skill Level
Trail Description: Double Track is a trail wide enough for two lanes of direction. Single track is single lane required to ride single file and require to move off trail for oncoming riders.
About Ability
SheShreds MTB breaks our ability levels into 3 options for Bike School and Clinics (Ninjas, RocksStars Vol. 1, RockStars Vol. 2) and 3 options for Shredders (Cruisers, Goldilocks, Zoomers). Please choose the ability description that suits you best so that we can pair you with a group with similar skill sets for the program you want to participate in.
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​SheShreds MTB focuses on beginner and intermediate level programs. New to mountain biking - great, we would love to have you! Got a bike a few years ago and would like to ride it with more confidence - sounds like a plan! Done a few mountain trips and looking to slay those berms with a bit more technique - we would love to help ya!
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Looking to perfect your technique down a double-black trail and improve your race times - whoa pony! SheShreds MTB weekly rides isn't a good fit for you, and we suggest looking into our Jumps & Corners clinic or one of our Mountain Adventure clinics.
Bike School/Clinic Skill Level Descriptions
Newbie
Programs for this level:
Newbie on Wheels
Private Lessons
A rider very new to mountain biking, with little time riding off gravel. Looking to learn everything from the basics of biking to how the bike works. Comfortable riding paved/double track gravel/road.
(Newbie groups spend 85% learning skills with a small ride after to put those skills into practice.)
*Required to be able to ride double track gravel*
Beginner / Ninja
Programs for this level:
Bike School Ninja Level
Fundamental YEG Clinics
Valemount Clinic
Private Lessons
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Riders who are new to ‘single-track’ mountain biking and are looking to build confidence and techniques focusing on balance, gearing, braking and foundational skills. Comfortable riding gravel paths/sidewalks/asphalt paths/firm, wider dirt trails.
These riders are more intimidated when it comes to riding over roots & small logs, unknown trails and descending. (Ninja group rides spend more time building skills, but still makes time for a fun ride.)
This group stops and re-groups often to rest, hydrate as well as to chat about and practice challenging trail features.
Examples of trails used at the start of the season: Canada Cup Network-1 (Old Timers), Birdhouse, Moonraker, Flatter Pete.
Begintermediate / Rock Star
Programs for this level:
Bike School Rockstar Level
All YEG Clinics
Hinton Clinic
Valemount Clinic
Private Lessons
Riders are building their skills but confidence wanes when on more challenging trails with technical features like steep descents, wood features and rooty climbs. Sometimes shifting and braking can be challenging.
The RockStars group spends more time sessioning (riding a tricky part of the trail multiple times) than Hot Shots, but moves through features more quickly than Ninjas.
This group focuses on developing technical skills and applying the right skill at the right time. No one is left behind and we stay on green and blue trails, progressing through more technical trails throughout the season.
Examples of trails used at the start of the season: West Coast Trail, Holy Trail, Blue Man Group, LOV, West beach.
Intermediate / Rock Star
Programs for this level:
Bike School Rockstar Level
All YEG Clinics
Hinton Clinic
Valemount Clinic
Private Lessons
Riders love single-track riding and have a good foundation of skills. They are comfortable a bit more on challenging trails and descents with a bit more endurance.
These riders are looking to finesse their skills by developing cornering, descending and technical climbing through re-focusing on body position and other foundational skills. This group rides at a faster pace, with seasoning, while still focusing on applying and fine tuning established technical skills.
Examples of trails used at the start of the season: Dirty Mattress, The Trap, Caddyshack, Twisted Sister, Six Shooter, Ray Gun.
For Shredder applicants, you are able to select the ride level that suits you on a week-by-week basis.
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Each ride level will
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start and end at the same location
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adhere to the COVID-19 procedures and Level of Operations​, based on current restrictions
SHREDDERS ABILITY LEVELS
The Shredder's ride is a strong beginner and intermediate level program. New to mountain biking and beginner riders are not recommended for this group. Please consider Newbie on Wheels or Bike School or join us at our clinics for some instruction on fundamentals or book a private lesson.
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Shredders may choose to go with the Cruisers, Goldilocks, or Zoomers depending on energy levels, friends in the group or any other reason that week. Leaders may ask folks to volunteer to move to the other group if the numbers are out of balance.
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Each group will
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start and end at the same location
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adhere to the current policies
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There are no restrictions in the number of years you can participate in the Shredders ride!
CRUISERS
Cruisers are considered strong beginner riders looking for a fun ride with a good pace on moderate blue trails.
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Cruisers aren't looking for coaching or instruction on how to tackle a feature, but are looking to improve by getting out on the trails often, learning new trails and watching other riders ahead of them.
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This group stops to regroup and for water breaks. As with all our groups, no one is left behind.
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Comparing to the Bike School ability groups, this group would be similar to the Rock Stars group (described above).
ZOOMERS
Zoomers are intermediate riders looking to challenge themselves with a faster pace on blue trails (both technical and flow).
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Zoomers aren't looking for coaching or instruction on how to ride a trail or feature, but are looking to improve by getting out on stimulating trails, trying new lines on features and getting more comfortable with speed.
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This group stops occasionally to regroup and for water breaks. As with all our groups, no one is left behind.
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Comparing to the Bike School ability groups, this group would be similar to the Rock Stars group (described above), touching into the Hot Shots ability level.
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ZOOMERS
Zoomers are intermediate riders looking to challenge themselves with a faster pace on blue trails (both technical and flow).
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Zoomers aren't looking for coaching or instruction on how to ride a trail or feature, but are looking to improve by getting out on stimulating trails, trying new lines on features and getting more comfortable with speed.
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This group stops occasionally to regroup and for water breaks. As with all our groups, no one is left behind.
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Comparing to the Bike School ability groups, this group would be similar to the Rock Stars group (described above), touching into the Hot Shots ability level.
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