Saturday June 6th, Led By Adam Corbeil, Founding Director of The Middle School Partnership, Department of Human Services, The City of Cambridge, a group of six 8th graders and four counsellors made the trip from Boston to East Burke. When they arrived, ideRide coaches Linden and Sasha were ready, with 10 full suspension bikes and helmets, at The Wildflower Inn. Skye Nacel of Mocean 365 was on hand to catch the action on film.
After a meet and greet, Linden led the group, covering points like how to determine optimal bike fit and basic mechanics and maintenance. Next he introduced basic skills that are essential to being an efficient confident rider. At this point the kids got to put these basic skills to work on the trail. The descent from the Inn to East Burke Village was the first taste of singletrack for all of them, and they loved it!
Once in East Burke they found a fleet of hardtail jump/park bikes waiting for them. Once astride these oversized BMX bikes they descended to the KT pumptrack where Sasha and Linden showed them how to rail berms and pump rollers to generate speed.
The day commenced with a jump demo, and a bbq at the ideRide jump park and lodge. Knight, Linden & Sasha wowed the kids with their style and tricks and then gave a little coaching to those brave enough to try it themselves.
As the sun set on this fun filled day everyone enjoyed burgers and dogs,and reflected on the days events .
This group of kids were outstanding for their respect, determination, bravery and natural skills. It was a great pleasure to all of the ideRide crew to meet and ride with them! To view all of the awesome pics that Skye got that day go to www.mocean365.smugmug.com
Loved the slide show of Saturday's clinic! What a great day.
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