Fluidride: Like A Pro Instructional Video
- released March ‘08 *Updated Comments*
Fluidride: Like a Pro focuses on the body movement of successful cyclists, and breaks down complex movements into an easily understandable format. A mix of discussion, theory, physics, and actual lessons, Fluidride: Like A Pro tackles each section from a variety of angles with excellent trail riding and racing examples to illustrate technique. Created by Fluidride Owner Simon Lawton, a veteran downhill Pro and instructor of 15 years and ace rider Lars Sternberg, this video will help take your riding to the next level. Intended for riders of all off road disciplines from Novice to Expert. Continue reading ‘“Fluidride: Like A Pro” Video’
Ready to improve your results and ride faster with more control? Come and attend the first racing clinic of the 2008 season at Port Angeles’ Dry Hill on Saturday and Sunday May 3rd and 4th.
The clinic will offer riders the opportunity to learn with Pro riders/instructors Simon Lawton and Lars Sternberg. The use of our follow cams and our Freelap timing system will allow riders to make tangible improvements to their race times.
Continue reading ‘Port Angeles Race Clinic May 3rd and 4th’
Simon’s B-Day Ride Down Syncline:
We have just posted a video of my birthday ride down Syncline from Last year. My 39th birthday started with some runs down the dog river trail near Hood River. From there, we drove into Hood River and shuttled up to the tippy top of Post Canyon for a ride back to town. To cap the day off, we crossed the river into Washington and did a sunset run down Syncline. It was Lars’ first time down the trail, and only my second, having descended it once five years earlier. Mother nature came bearing gifts, in the form of a great Owl sighting, a crazy fast rabbit, and an incredible sunset. Thanks for a great birthday go out to Mountain Man David Murphy, and my brother Tom, and of course to Lars for capturing it all! Check it out at Virtual Descent. I’m going to think of how I can top that one for the impending 40th!
It’s been a few years since I’ve ventured into Capitol Forest, and I have to say my most recent visit left me wondering why it had taken so long to get myself back to this magical playground of endless singletrack. Since my last visit, the Friends of Capitol Forest have been hard at work creating hundreds of berms and jumps, and have greatly improved drainage of the trail system. The trails, much like the race organization were dialed to day the least.
Continue reading ‘Capitol Forest Super D March 16, 2008′
Simon Lawton Volunteers to Teach BBTC.org instructors who then in turn teach boot camps throughout the season to help fund the non profit trail advocacy group.
Read the full article here.
We have been entertaining the idea of changing the course venue for the # 2 Fluidride cup at Ski Bowl. Mt Hood has been hit hard this year with snowfall and it is looking like there will still be some coverage come race time in May. This is why there have been some recent changes to the schedule on the FR Cup Page.
After careful deliberation we have come to the decision to stick with the original schedule and Venues. The second Fluidride Cup will be held on Mt Hood as planned regardless of snow level. If the regular courses cannot be used, the race will be held on the Bridal trail. If the snow level prevents a slalom to be held, the slalom series wil be converted into a best 4 of 5 race series. If the Bridal trail is used, bring your 6″ trail bikes as this more Super-D trail than DH. Continue reading ‘Fluidride Cup updates’
