Skills Camp

Must admit that if the decide to do the course at 6 mile I might look for a refund. Why, given the multitude of other options would they choose the least technical, flattest area in NJ?
 
You shouldnt be disappointed!! Six mile run is one of the most fun trails I have ever been on. The course isnt about climbing faster or fitness, its about technique... in order to perform any technique properly it shouldnt matter where you practice it 🙂 and sometimes a place that seems easiest to you is the best place to do that since you are already comfortable there. if it was a more technical place you might be apt to revert to old habits due to being nervous.

Go to the clinic with an open mind.... If two world class riders enjoy six mile that much its gotta be a great place. Heck he just said that Dylan drove from philly just to ride the place! Jay has done a TON! of work there and it is a blast to ride! Not to mention you spend the morning learning and practicing drills first and then hit the trails in the afternoon. I promise you will love the clinic no matter where it is.
 
Ally gadget,

I have ridden six mile - so my comments are made knowing this trail. It does have a number of man made fun trail building elements but it's basically flat.

My point of view is that learning skills in an environment that is as close to what you normally ride has alot of value. I mostly ride hills and natural features.

You are right of course in that I'll learn alot wherever we are. however $700 and the more pricey weekend away from the family mean I have to think hard if it's somewhere I won't get 150% out of it.
 
Woodchuck said:
Ally gadget,

I have ridden six mile - so my comments are made knowing this trail. It does have a number of man made fun trail building elements but it's basically flat.
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I've been through a couple DH camps. They were not led by Gene, but I think the experience translates.

So, I agree, 6-Mile is a curious choice. I love it, and would spend three days there on cornering...but I would expect a place that offers the full spectrum of terrain options. That way Gene can show you how to do things you think you will never try. With a little encouragement & peer pressure you just might shock yourself. And it all translates to every discipline. ALL of it. The time I spent in those DH camps made me an exponentially better trail rider.

I think Alamuchy would be a great location. That said, Gene is the best of the best. You will not regret taking this course. The experience goes far beyond the technical skills you will learn. Its an absolute blast and you will be a better rider.
 
Thanks jmartz/rockhugger. I'm at a real risk of sounding like a super skilled technically proficient rider that's looking to learn to nail 6 ft drops and wheel whips when the truth is not even close. I really got alot from CS1, and if I learn half as much again at CS2 I would be very happy.

I'm still regularly reminding myself to corner properly - elbow up, look ahead, heels down, smile.... and failing more often than not at more than one..

i'll go take a anti whine pill and see what Gene decides. He's probably dreading teaching me after these posts and anyone reading this thread dreading meeting me. I've not done myself any favors.

Colin
 
I'll be there, looking forward to it. After Sunday at Lewis Morris, I definitely need to work on my cornering skills.
 
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