**Free** Dirt Jump Lesson From Chris Duncan (Even MORE provocative)

Well, let’s face it “I’m nuts... in a nutty world”
- My art sucks (thanks for enabling me to see the light Katana)
- My video editing skills are equal to a 5th grader (Thanks nvr2low)
- My online manners would have got me hung in the 16th century. (Vertr :D )

However crazy I am, I can assure you that I’m not stupid. I realize that all of you might be wondering about my sanity right now, but I’d like to make it up to you.

I “Got A Grip” on reality thanks to the honest opinions from the people of MTBR.
Now you all can "Get A Grip" too.

I will be holding 2 free jumping classes at Calabazas Jump Park in San Jose California this January 9th and 16th.
There is a max of 10 spots available per clinic. (You must confirm by email to attend)
Cost:FREE
Time:Meet at 9 am. (I know it's early, but it's before the crowds) Clinic begins when everyone is ready, but no later than 9:30am.
Where:Calabazas BMX park
Located at 6940 Rainbow Dr, San Jose, CA 95129
This facility has great sections to work on your technical jumping skills, pump track rollers, and large carved out turns. The park offers seriously sized jumps that increase confidence with capability enhancing table tops between the take offs and landings.
Duration:4.5 hours with two 10 minute breaks & a ½ hour lunch break in the middle of class.
If you would like to reserve a spot and get other needed information about what to bring please email me at:chris@lessononemtb.com regarding “Get A Grip”
Every one attending: will be receiving a free pair of WTB “GTO” lock on grips.
WTB has worked hard on these grips and I’m sure you all will love them.

The Mere Mortals will be getting Air Born soon!

Mere Mortals, a Bay Area group of devoted and die hard Mountain bikers will be attending Dirt Jump classes in April to get ready for the Sea Otter Classic.(world class cycling event in Monterrey Ca)
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Anne, Aka "Stripes" is the web master and founder of the group. She and her homies are going to be learning all that it takes to become better dirt jumpers.
If you are interested in joining a Mere Mortals cross country ride then visit this link to learn more:meremortals.org

Lesson One MTB is totally excited & super stoked to teach them about surfing the dirt.

If you are interested in taking a class let us know by emailing Chris@lessononemtb.com
or calling 415 233 3741.
We charge:
199.99 for a 1 on 1 lesson. The duration of that lesson is 2.0 hours.

299.99 for a (special rate) 2 person class that is 3 hours. Great for father & son/daughter, husband & wife,or buddies.

99.99 Group class (Students in class, 3 minimum to 5 maxium) duration 4.5 hours.

Bay Area Clinics Happening

Happy Holidays,
To every one that's is interested or thinking about taking a class.
I have a very experienced history in Mountain bike instruction.
I have taught hundreds of people how to become better and safer riders.

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New coaching schedule.

Below are the dates that I'll be available for teaching.

Private lesson cost is 199.99 for a Cross country lesson on the trail of your choice.
(Cross country class duration is 3.5 to 5 hours)

Private lesson cost is 199.99 for a Dirt Jump or Pump track session at the location of your choice.
(Dirt Jump/ Pump track class duration is 2.5 hours)

After choosing the date that works best for you, please call 415 233 3741 or email Chris@lessononemtb.com to set the times and location of your class.

Available coaching dates

FEBRUARY
Feb 29th

March (Red is for Saturday)
1st, 7th, 8th,13th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, & 29th

Sept 6th The Do's & Don'ts of Dirt jumping

This was a fun class to teach. Starting from the right to left we have; Paul and Colleen Hallinan,THE WIZARD of bicycle aerodynamics(not in the class but graced us with his presence ), Craig Rosa, James Stewart and yours truly “the instructor” Chris Duncan. Not pictured, but also gracing us with his presence as a student was Pete Campbell(he was behind me in the photo.) On this day we worked on how to pump and why doing that correctly will lead to having proper body positions for jumping. We also worked on where to focus your vision when jumping. I held a pumping competition to see who could GAIN the most speed from pumping the rollers. Craig Rosa won the contest and took home a brand new WTB Prowler XT. In order for the students to keep up, they had to first conquer the puzzle of fore to aft (front to back)body movement. Fore to Aft movement is the main stay of Jumping. So, to learn to jump you must first learn to pump. All the riders enjoyed the competition and learned a thing or two about pumping rollers.
Here’s a video that explain's the various techniques of pumping and how it relates to every day ridding.

Bonus
After the class Jamie Stewart showed us his best attempt at putting the pumping techniques towards actual jumping. Here's the video.