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SUMMARY:RIDER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Home Grown MTB’s\nRider Development Program…\nThis program is developed by PMBIA Level 2 Coach and Professional Fitness Trainer\, Tara Alcantara! \nStart the new year right by investing in your future health and well being. Learn to ride more and walk less\, improve stamina and strength\, and implement cutting-edge riding techniques that will keep your wheels moving forward and the rubber side down. Want to be more playful and have more fun on the bike? Looking to tackle harder trails and terrain? Do you need to improve your overall strength and conditioning? Maybe an Enduro race or other event is on your radar? \nThis program is limited to only 8 riders who are committed to reaching their full potential on the bike. Riders will attend 4 on-trail sessions over the course of a month\, working individually and in a small group with HG’s professional coach team. Additionally\, a weekly MTB specific strength and conditioning class is included\, lead by Level 2 PMBIA Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer\, Tara Alcantara. \nShake up your routine and commit to an intensive program designed to dramatically improve your riding skills and fitness! \n  \nWHO: Intermediate riders looking for accountability\, who are willing to put in the time and effort\, and interested in becoming a better rider with increased capacity for harder terrain and harder efforts.\nWHEN:\nSaturdays – Jan 11\, 18\, 25  Feb 1   (MTB Coaching Sessions) \nTuesdays – Jan 14\, 21\, 28 Feb 4   (Conditioning Sessions) \nMTB SESSIONS:\nJanuary 11 – Sweetwater Preserve – 9a-noon:  Dialing in the fundamentals (the “fundies”) with Coach Lindsay. Find balance and stability with an unshakeable body position that is dynamic and strong. A training ride to get comfortable with long efforts on the bike. Coaches will provide an initial assessment and recommendations for improving throughout the course. \nJanuary 18 – Fantasy Island Trail – 9a-noon: Learn to lean with Coach Tara. Develop your ability to lean the bike in corners\, navigate fast and loose turns without losing speed\, and find traction in any conditions. Incorporating the fundamentals to find stability on the bike in any scenario\, students will learn advanced cornering techniques to build on for years to come. This endurance focused ride is fast and fun\, with ample opportunity to power up climbs and dodge cacti in this urban oasis. \nJanuary 25 – 50 Year at Golder Ranch – 9a-noon:  Technical climbing and descending with Coach Matt. With increasingly more unique rock features and tight single track\, this ride will challenge riders to stay on their bike in even the most awkward of situations. This high intensity ride will challenge your overall strength and test your nerves\, all while you learn to become a more efficient rider on the climbs and more confident on the descents. \nFebruary 1 – Mt Lemmon (Prison Camp\, Bug Spring trails) – 9a-noon: Braking strategies with Coach Art. Find the flow on these gravity assisted trails\, while staying in control and maintaining traction. Learn to brake hard\, late\, and with confidence… allowing you to ride faster and with less hesitation on new trails and features. Individual coaching will provide abundant feedback to continually refine your skills and evolve your riding. \nCONDITIONING SESSIONS:\nTuesdays – Jan 14\, 21\, 28 Feb 4   – Follow Thru Fitness (5501 N Swan Rd) – 6p-7p: A one hour class with professional fitness trainer\, Tara. A circuit workout designed to develop explosive power\, muscle endurance\, balance\, strength\, and proprioception. This class will supplement and enhance your efforts on the bike\, and help develop a routine of incorporating strength and conditioning into your overall fitness regimen. \nCOST: THIS PACKAGE IS VALUED AT OVER $2\,000! HG is pleased to offer this inclusive\, intensive program for $875.\nSubmit your registration and pre-ride questionnaire below to be considered for this program. If accepted\, you will receive an email confirmation and request for payment.\nThe fine print: \n\nRIDERS EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL RIDES AND WORKOUTS (NO SINGLE SESSIONS OFFERED FOR THIS SERIES)\nA MODERN MOUNTAIN BIKE WITH 1X DRIVETRAIN\, DROPPER SEAT POST\, AND REAR SUSPENSION ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CONTACT US IF YOU’RE NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR BIKE\, OR IF YOU PREFER TO RENT ONE FROM US.\nNO REFUNDS PROVIDED FOR MISSED SESSIONS DUE TO INJURY\, ILLNESS\, OR OTHER ANY OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE.\nRIDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BASED ON OVERALL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCY TO RIDE TUCSON TRAILS AT AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.\nALL COACHING SESSIONS AND RIDES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. CHANGES TO TIME AND/OR LOCATION WILL BE MADE ONLY UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES.\nALL RIDERS REQUIRED TO SIGN HG’S LIABILITY WAIVER AND COMPLETE THE PRE-RIDE QUESTIONNAIRE: https://homegrownmtb.com/pre-ride-questionnaire/\n\nhttps://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5a53a10fe249d/web/ \n  \nCOACHES\nTara Alcantara \nWith over 25 years in the sport and in the gym\, Tara has dedicated her life to MTB and fitness. Tara is a Level 2 PMBIA Certified Coach\, ACE Certified Personal Trainer\, and Wilderness First Responder.  Tara helps her students develop the skills required to make solid decisions on the trail\, using a logical approach versus a fear based approach. As one of the very first of only a couple female riders on her home mountain\, Mt Lemmon\, she often chased some of Tucson’s fastest riders down technical\, fast trails. For the past 20 years\, Tara has worked full time coaching athletes and riders from all walks of life\, both in the gym and on the trails. Tara and her husband started Home Grown MTB and have become a resource for locals and tourists alike\, looking to experience the big mountain riding and exhilarating backcountry trails of the Sonoran Desert. Tara is also a founding member and past President of TORCA (Tucson Off-Road Cyclists & Activists)\, with thousands of hours of volunteer work slinging dirt and rock to make the trails better for everyone. Tara coaches MTB professionally\, traveling the country working for some of the biggest names in the industry. \n \n  \nLindsay Nohl \nStarting her journey in 2004 as an outdoor educator with the renowned National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)\, Lindsay has led backpacking\, rock climbing\, caving\, and canyoneering trips in the Rockies and desert Southwest. She has been certified as a Wilderness First Responder and in Adult & Child CPR since 2004. \nIn 2013\, Lindsay discovered mountain biking\, sparking a passion for all its disciplines: XC\, enduro/downhill\, gravel\, and bikepacking. Certified as a level 2 Professional Mountain Bike Coach by PMBIA\, she has since lent her expertise to renowned organizations like Ladies AllRide and Homegrown Mountain Bike Tours across the western US. \n \n  \nMatt Hrabko \nMatt relocated to Tucson from northern California 8 years ago and dove head first into the Tucson MTB scene. He is Lead Guide and Equipment Manager for HG\, a Director on the board for TORCA\, and talented mechanic with decades of experience. Matt makes his living riding and working on bikes\, and has a “calm\, cool\, and collected” style that makes him a pleasure to be around. As a PMBIA Level 2 “Air” certified Coach\, Matt has worked with hundreds of riders to help them improve their skills and ride with more confidence. For a guy with two new hip joints\, Matt is an example of a fit rider who has been able to find balance\, riding almost daily for work or fun. Whether he’s riding the chunk on the local trails or traveling to bike parks for downhill action\, Matt is a talented athlete who is always happy to share the stoke with those around him! \n \n  \n**PLEASE NOTE:  HG believes a well-rounded athlete benefits from the perspective of both male and female coaching and ridership; as such\, this clinic is co-ed**
URL:https://homegrownmtb.com/event/rider-development-program/
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SUMMARY:LADIES BEGINNER SKILLS CLINIC - SWEETWATER
DESCRIPTION:Join HG’s Professional Instructors for a…\nLADIES MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLINIC!\nFebruary 9\, 9a-12p\nHG is excited  to offer a beginner friendly mountain bike clinic for the ladies only. This 3 hour clinic will provide an introduction to the skills and techniques necessary for growth in this sport. Riders will learn and practice on trail\, with HG’s PMBIA Level 2 Coaches on hand to provide personalized feedback. \n \nContent of this mini-clinic will include: \n-Introduction to MTB skills and techniques \n-Analyze and correct common body position errors \n-Gain confidence with braking… understanding when\, where\, and how much to use brakes for best traction and control.  \n-Trail Vision and line selection for a smooth ride \n-Develop the ability to lean your bike and find traction through corners \n  \nWHERE: Sweetwater Preserve\, 4001 N Tortolita Rd \nWHEN:  Sunday\, February 9\, 9a-noon \nWHO:  Ladies interested in learning to mountain bike or expand their skills and confidence as a newer rider* \nCOST:  $95 per rider \nPREREQUISITES:  All riders are required to wear a mountain bike specific helmet and have their own modern mountain bike. Consider also bringing bike gloves\, MTB shoes (or stiff soled shoes)\, sunglasses\, and proper MTB cycling attire.  \n(NEED A BIKE? WE HAVE DEMOS AVAILABLE!)\nRegistration requires online payment (invoice will be sent shortly after registration). Payment is fully refundable with 7 days advance notice of cancellation. REGISTER BELOW: \nMEET THE COACHES \nTara Alcantara \nTara is a Certified Personal Trainer\, Wilderness First Responder\, and a trained Level 2 “Air” PMBIA Certified Mountain Bike Instructor. A professional rider with over 25+ years experience\, Tara continues to push the limits on the bike. With several Downhill MTB Racing podiums under her belt\, her first love is riding fast down big mountains. Favorite places of all time to ride are Retallack\, Silver Star and Whistler\, BC\, Angelfire\, NM\, and Moab\, UT. She has dedicated her life to riding in Tucson\, spending 20+ hours per week volunteering for TORCA (local advocacy organization). Tara has traveled all over the western US to teach advanced downhill mountain biking to ladies at some of the most exclusive destinations\, and for the biggest and best names in the business\, including Ladies AllRide with Lindsey Richter. \n \nLindsay Nohl \nStarting her journey in 2004 as an outdoor educator with the renowned National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)\, Lindsay has led backpacking\, rock climbing\, caving\, and canyoneering trips in the Rockies and desert Southwest. She has been certified as a Wilderness First Responder and in Adult & Child CPR since 2004. \nIn 2013\, Lindsay discovered mountain biking\, sparking a passion for all its disciplines: XC\, enduro/downhill\, gravel\, and bikepacking. Certified as a level 2 Professional Mountain Bike Coach by PMBIA\, she has since lent her expertise to renowned organizations like Ladies AllRide and Homegrown Mountain Bike Tours across the western US.
URL:https://homegrownmtb.com/event/ladies-beginner-skills-clinic-sweetwater/
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SUMMARY:SKILLS CLINIC AT 50 YEAR
DESCRIPTION:Home Grown Mountain Biking Tours is proud to present… the 5th annual HG 50 Year Skills Clinic!\nThis clinic is OPEN TO ALL RIDERS! Small groups will be selected based on ability level and experience. Professional Mountain Bike Instructors will provide a safe environment to progress your abilities on the bike and help you apply those skills on the trail. These trails offer technical climbs\, quick and snappy corners\, drops & rock roll downs\, and flowy descents on tight single track through cacti forests. While these trails require a higher level of skill to navigate\, they are incredibly rewarding and fun! Guided afternoon rides will expose riders to this epic Sonoran Desert terrain with plenty of features to session. \nPREREQUISITES: **BASIC BIKE HANDLING SKILLS\, AND ACCESS TO A TRAIL MOUNTAIN BIKE** Full Suspension\, 2+ Inches of Travel\, and Dropper Seat Post Recommended **Or rent a bike from us for $80 \nWhen: Sunday\, March 23rd\, 9a-4p \nWhere: 50 Year Trail – Golder Ranch \nWho: Home Grown Mountain Biking tours’ PMBIA Professional Instructors and Guides \nCost: $225 per person – includes lunch \n*PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE RESERVATION. ALL RIDERS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE HG’S PRE-RIDE QUESTIONNAIRE: \nhttps://homegrownmtb.com/pre-ride-questionnaire/
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SUMMARY:WOMEN'S WEEKEND IN ANGEL FIRE\, NM **SKILLS CLINIC**
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Weekend at Angel Fire Bike Park\n\nJuly 12 and 13\, 2024\n$575 \n\n\nHG is stoked to present… \nThe sixth annual Women’s Weekend at Angel Fire Bike Park! HG and it’s talented coaches will host two days of lift-access riding at one of the best bike parks in the country in Angel Fire\, New Mexico. Riders will enjoy guided runs down some the most fun trails anywhere\, with professional instruction and coaching along the way. \nEnjoy the mountain’s many skills features and multiple lift-accessed runs throughout the day to maximize trail time. Topics covered will include: \n*Keeping speed and traction through corners and berms \n*Learning to “get air” with drops and jumps\, and the fundamental mechanics necessary to land safely \n*Bike park culture and etiquette \n*Line selection and technical\, steep descending \n*Finding the flow required to ride fast downhill \nPrerequisites:  All riders should be “strong-beginner/intermediate” with some exposure to technical\, downhill trails. A full-suspension bike with a dropper seat post is required. Full-face helmets and protective gear are also recommended. WANT TO RENT A BIKE? Angel Fire Resort has a full bike shop\, with downhill and trail bikes available for rent at 20% off for clinic attendees.  \nSo grab your lady crew and sign up today! \n \nWHERE:  Angel Fire Bike Park\, New Mexico (about 9-10 hours from Tucson or Phoenix) \nWHEN:  July 12/13 (9a-4p) \nCOST:  $575 (includes professional coaching\, two day lift ticket\, a Friday “happy hour” and lunch both Sat and Sun) \nNot Included: Transportation and Lodging** \n**ANGEL FIRE RESORT OFFERING 20% DISCOUNTED LODGING FOR THIS EVENT** \n\n\n(discount codes will be sent after registration and payment confirmed) \n  \nMEET THE COACHES: \nTara Alcantara \nWith over 25 years in the sport\, Tara has dedicated her life to MTB\, and feels most at home on gravity-fed trails. As a Level 2 “Air” PMBIA Certified Coach\, Tara has an exceptional knack for pushing riders who want to progress. Tara helps her students develop the skills required to make solid decisions on the trail. As one of the very first of only a couple female riders on her home mountain\, Mt Lemmon\, she often chased some of Tucson’s fastest riders down technical\, fast trails. Tara started a Tucson based mountain bike outfitter & guide company called Home Grown MTB in 2016. She has become a resource for locals and tourists alike\, looking to experience the big mountain riding and exhilarating backcountry trails of the Sonoran Desert. She is also a founding member and past President of TORCA (Tucson Off-Road Cyclists & Activists)\, with thousands of hours of volunteer work slinging dirt and rock to make the trails better for everyone. Tara has coached MTB professionally since 2016\, traveling the country working for some of the biggest names in the industry. \n \n\nArt Alcantara \nArt is co-owner of HG MTB\, founder of TORCA (Tucson Off-Road Cyclists & Activists)\, PMBIA Level 2 “Air” Certified MTB Coach\, and a big supporter of the ladies! Art is a talented rider who prefers long\, backcountry epics and hot laps at the bike park. Art got into the sport after meeting his wife\, Tara\, and together they’ve spent the past two decades making dreams come true on the bike. Favorite places to ride are Retallack – BC\, Whistler\, Angel Fire Bike Park\, and Mt Lemmon. His first coaching student was his wife\, Tara\, who he helped to develop into the rider she is today. Locally\, Art has developed opportunities and advocated on behalf of riders for the past decade. A Tucson native and UofA alum\, he embodies the term “home grown” and his commitment to building community is unmatched. \n \nStefanie McDaniel  \nGrowing up riding dirt bikes on technical desert single track\, Stefanie is no stranger to two wheels. After picking up mountain biking in 2015 and entering her first race in the fall of 2017\, she’s quickly made a name for herself in Professional Enduro Racing. Stefanie is the current 2-time Arizona and Nevada state Enduro champion\, and most recently 3rd overall Pro Woman in the 2019 Big Mountain Enduro Series. Riding for the US Factory Pivot Cycles Enduro Team\, Stefanie is looking forward to continuing to rise up the ranks in the coming years. She owes much of her success on the bike to continued quality professional instruction. Her passion for learning and practice has grown into teaching others how to progress safely and become more confident and skilled riders. Stefanie started Slaydies Coaching in the Phoenix area\, and as a PMBIA Certified Instructor\, Stefanie is excited to pass her stoke for bikes onto her future students! \n \nJuan Del Castillo \nGrowing up riding dirt bikes in Tucson\, Juan is most comfortable on two wheels. After living and riding in Angel Fire\, New Mexico for many years\, he turned his focus to mountain biking. Juan made a name for himself at the Angel Fire Bike Park\, winning several “whip off” contests\, and competing at a professional level in downhill and enduro races. Juan worked as lead guide for several seasons at Home Grown MTB and he is a PMBIA trained mountain bike coach. His smooth and creative style of riding has inspired many other riders\, and Juan is genuinely happy to share his techniques with those around him. \n \nLea Julson-Gibbs \nLea has been mountain biking since before she moved to Bend\, in the late ’90s\, when she started racing and riding with some of the most talented riders at the time\, including professional XC and DH racers. She was one of the first women racers in the popular Super D series in Central Oregon (the pre-curser to Enduro)\, and went on to race the pro class in the first BME’s (Big Mountain Enduros). Lea is a strong backcountry rider\, skilled at everything from long Colorado climbs at elevation to ripping downhill trails and everything in between. She is a PMBIA certified instructor\, having coached for HG for many years. While living and riding in the Denver front range\, she dedicated her time to COMBA\, leading women’s rides and advocating for riders. Lea currently resides in Telluride where she continues to help grow the sport as a Teacher\, where the curriculum includes coaching youth in mountain biking and skiing.  Fun Fact!  Lea and Tara are childhood friends\, having ridden bikes together for the past 30 years. Bikes continue to bring them together and have been a driving force in their long time friendship. \n \nKimber Burger \nKimber got her start riding dirt bikes as a teenager\, and found mountain biking while travel nursing around the country. She landed in Tucson and attended an HG women’s clinic on Mt Lemmon\, where she excelled quickly and became a poster girl for nailing the fundamentals! During Covid\, Kimber worked tirelessly in the ER and ICU. She used mountain biking as a way to clear her head and get outside. During a hiatus from nursing\, Kimber dove head first into MTB and became a full-time Mountain Bike Guide for HG. She often rode 5-6 days per week\, leading riders on all Tucson’s trails. With a background in bodybuilding and CrossFit\, Kimber’s fitness is unmatched. She became a PMBIA certified coach\, and has traveled the country seeking big mountain riding. A thrill seeker at heart\, Kimber is no stranger to pushing her limits and facing fear head on. She is a talented member of the HG team\, and we’re stoked to have her! \n \nSarah Shymske \nSarah came to HG by way of her job in the military. A former dirt-bike rider\, Sarah has a background and degree in exercise science and was a strength coach for the best SuperCross racers in the country at Club MX. It was there she met her now husband\, a professional Supercross racer\, and their lifestyle is one of working and training hard while pursuing their passions on two-wheels. During her time in Tucson\, Sarah quickly adopted mountain biking as her number one sport\, and spent all her spare time riding\, working as a guide and coach for HG\, and progressing on the bike. Currently Sarah resides on the east coast\, and continues to explore her limits on the bike. She’s also studying to become a pilot! Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her coaching style\, and is an absolute pleasure to ride with. \n \nEric Lopez \nEric is a lead guide for HG during the winter season\, and has quickly become an MVP! A self-proclaimed rock climber (and now pickle-ball enthusiast)\, Eric found mountain biking in Tucson and fit right in. As a brand new father\, his style as a guide and coach has evolved to become nurturing and supportive\, while also bringing the stoke and a zest for riding bikes. Eric obtained his PMBIA coaching certification and has helped many riders to improve their skills. His style is playful\, and he is always pushing himself and those around him to be just a little better. Eric is an integral part of the Angel Fire clinics\, and we can’t wait for you to meet and ride with him!
URL:https://homegrownmtb.com/event/womens-weekend-in-angel-fire-nm-skills-clinic/
LOCATION:angel fire bike park\, 10 Miller Ln\, Angel Fire\, NM\, 87710\, United States
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SUMMARY:RIDER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Home Grown MTB’s\nRider Development Program…\nThis program is developed by PMBIA Level 2 Coach and Professional Fitness Trainer\, Tara Alcantara! \nStart the new year right by investing in your future health and well being. Learn to ride more and walk less\, improve stamina and strength\, and implement cutting-edge riding techniques that will keep your wheels moving forward and the rubber side down. Want to be more playful and have more fun on the bike? Looking to tackle harder trails and terrain? Do you need to improve your overall strength and conditioning? Maybe an Enduro race or other event is on your radar? \nThis program is limited to only 5 riders who are committed to reaching their full potential on the bike. Riders will attend 4 on-trail sessions over the course of a month\, working individually and in a small group with HG’s professional coach team. Additionally\, a weekly MTB specific strength and conditioning class is included\, lead by Level 2 PMBIA Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer\, Tara Alcantara. \nShake up your routine and commit to an intensive program designed to dramatically improve your riding skills and fitness! \n  \nWHO: Intermediate riders looking for accountability\, who are willing to put in the time and effort\, and interested in becoming a better rider with increased capacity for harder terrain and harder efforts.\nWHEN:\nSaturdays – Jan 10\, 17\, 24\, 31   (MTB Coaching Sessions) \nTuesdays – Jan 14\, 21\, 28 Feb 4   (Conditioning Sessions) \nMTB SESSIONS:\nJanuary 10 – Sweetwater Preserve – 9a-noon:  Dialing in the fundamentals (the “fundies”). Find balance and stability with an unshakeable body position that is dynamic and strong. A training ride to get comfortable with long efforts on the bike. Coaches will provide an initial assessment and recommendations for improving throughout the course. \nJanuary 17 – Fantasy Island Trail – 9a-noon: Learn to lean. Develop your ability to lean the bike in corners\, navigate fast and loose turns without losing speed\, and find traction in any conditions. Incorporating the fundamentals to find stability on the bike in any scenario\, students will learn advanced cornering techniques to build on for years to come. This endurance focused ride is fast and fun\, with ample opportunity to power up climbs and dodge cacti in this urban oasis. \nJanuary 24 – 50 Year at Golder Ranch – 9a-noon:  Technical climbing and descending. With increasingly more unique rock features and tight single track\, this ride will challenge riders to stay on their bike in even the most awkward of situations. This high intensity ride will challenge your overall strength and test your nerves\, all while you learn to become a more efficient rider on the climbs and more confident on the descents. \nJanuary 31 – Mt Lemmon (Prison Camp\, Bug Spring trails) – 9a-noon: Braking strategies. Find the flow on these gravity assisted trails\, while staying in control and maintaining traction. Learn to brake hard\, late\, and with confidence… allowing you to ride faster and with less hesitation on new trails and features. Individual coaching will provide abundant feedback to continually refine your skills and evolve your riding. \nCONDITIONING SESSIONS:\nTuesdays – Jan 13\, 20\, 27 Feb 3   – Follow Thru Fitness (5501 N Swan Rd) – 5p-6p: A one hour class with professional fitness trainer\, Tara. A circuit workout designed to develop explosive power\, muscle endurance\, balance\, strength\, and proprioception. This class will supplement and enhance your efforts on the bike\, and help develop a routine of incorporating strength and conditioning into your overall fitness regimen. \nCOST: THIS PACKAGE IS VALUED AT OVER $2\,000! HG is pleased to offer this inclusive\, intensive program for $875.\nSubmit your registration and pre-ride questionnaire below to be considered for this program. If accepted\, you will receive an email confirmation and request for payment.\nThe fine print: \n\nRIDERS EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL RIDES AND WORKOUTS (NO SINGLE SESSIONS OFFERED FOR THIS SERIES)\nA MODERN MOUNTAIN BIKE WITH 1X DRIVETRAIN\, DROPPER SEAT POST\, AND REAR SUSPENSION ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CONTACT US IF YOU’RE NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR BIKE\, OR IF YOU PREFER TO RENT ONE FROM US.\nNO REFUNDS PROVIDED FOR MISSED SESSIONS DUE TO INJURY\, ILLNESS\, OR OTHER ANY OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCE.\nRIDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BASED ON OVERALL EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCY TO RIDE TUCSON TRAILS AT AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.\nALL COACHING SESSIONS AND RIDES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. CHANGES TO TIME AND/OR LOCATION WILL BE MADE ONLY UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES.\nALL RIDERS REQUIRED TO SIGN HG’S LIABILITY WAIVER AND COMPLETE THE PRE-RIDE QUESTIONNAIRE: https://homegrownmtb.com/pre-ride-questionnaire/\n\nhttps://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5a53a10fe249d/web/ \n  \nTara Alcantara \nWith over 25 years in the sport and in the gym\, Tara has dedicated her life to MTB and fitness. Tara is a Level 2 PMBIA Certified Coach\, ACE Certified Personal Trainer\, and Wilderness First Responder.  Tara helps her students develop the skills required to make solid decisions on the trail\, using a logical approach versus a fear based approach. As one of the very first of only a couple female riders on her home mountain\, Mt Lemmon\, she often chased some of Tucson’s fastest riders down technical\, fast trails. For the past 20 years\, Tara has worked full time coaching people from all walks of life\, both in the gym and on the trails. Tara and her husband started Home Grown MTB and have become a resource for locals and tourists alike\, looking to experience the big mountain riding and exhilarating backcountry trails of the Sonoran Desert. Tara is also a founding member and past President of TORCA (Tucson Off-Road Cyclists & Activists)\, with thousands of hours of volunteer work slinging dirt and rock to make the trails better for everyone.
URL:https://homegrownmtb.com/event/rider-development-program-2/
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