Advanced Cornering/Steeps
Welcome to Advanced Cornering/Steeps!
Imagine riding each turn with more confidence, whether it’s flat, rooty, wet, loose, or off-camber! This class gives you the tools to maximize traction, carry more speed, and ride safer. Even the same turn can change depending on the day and weather, so this is a great way to learn how to read the unique elements of each turn, and adapt accordingly. We also cover steep descents, and how to approach these with confidence! Correct body position is counter-intuitive for a lot of people, but greatly improves safety and consistency.
This course is for riders that have taken Trail Essentials and are comfortable and confident executing the skills taught in that class, including consistent footwork and a solid understanding of front-foot and back-foot turns. Must be an intermediate rider at a minimum. If you’re not sure if this is the right class for you, please reach out to us, or consider repeating the Trail Essentials course to reinforce your cornering skills!
Advanced Cornering covers:
Off-Camber Turns
Switchbacks
Pre-Turns
Bike-Body Separation
Braking
Steep Descents
Increasing and Decreasing Radius Turns
Changing the Camber and Radius Within a Turn
Why do I need to take Trail Essentials first?
Trail Essentials is a critical building block for Advanced Cornering, regardless of your current riding ability. It establishes the ‘how’ and ‘why’, and gives you the exact tools that we apply to various scenarios throughout Advanced Cornering. Many riders will even choose to repeat Trail Essentials several times before moving on to Advanced Cornering, and they are able to apply the concepts much more quickly!
Who: Riders 16+
Prerequisite: Trail Essentials, Adult 2-Day, or Private Instruction Equivalent
Skill Level: Intermediate+
Duration: 1 day x 3.5 hours
Location: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Issaquah, WA.
Where to meet: The group will meet in the central clearing of Duthie Hill park, next to the large covered shelter. Plan on arriving early (we recommend 20-30 min) so you have time to park and pedal into the clearing.
What’s next?
After this course, we often recommend:
2-Day Intensive Cornering – this will refresh the skills you learned in Advanced Cornering, while adding in several new techniques to get you through even more technical turns
Not sure which class is the best fit for you? 🤔
Contact us or check out our Course Comparison Guide!
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Want to Gift a Class?
Select the “Gift” option in the drop-down menu below:
The rider can select the date that works best for them by simply reaching out to us.
You’ll still get to take advantage of our sale prices!
We are happy to make you a customized electronic gift card to make it extra special! Just send us a note with the details you’d like to include, such as the recipient’s name, the occasion, a personal note, and/or a photo.
Or, you can gift a pre-set dollar amount on our Gift Card page!
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Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend your original class, notify info@fluidride.com 7+ days prior to your class date to either reschedule or receive a credit. Within 7 days of the class date, we do not offer credits or rescheduling, however you may transfer your spot to another rider at no charge.
Up to one reschedule allowed per registration.
Credits are valid for one year and may be applied to any group class.
No refunds after purchase.
Welcome to Advanced Cornering/Steeps!
Imagine riding each turn with more confidence, whether it’s flat, rooty, wet, loose, or off-camber! This class gives you the tools to maximize traction, carry more speed, and ride safer. Even the same turn can change depending on the day and weather, so this is a great way to learn how to read the unique elements of each turn, and adapt accordingly. We also cover steep descents, and how to approach these with confidence! Correct body position is counter-intuitive for a lot of people, but greatly improves safety and consistency.
This course is for riders that have taken Trail Essentials and are comfortable and confident executing the skills taught in that class, including consistent footwork and a solid understanding of front-foot and back-foot turns. Must be an intermediate rider at a minimum. If you’re not sure if this is the right class for you, please reach out to us, or consider repeating the Trail Essentials course to reinforce your cornering skills!
Advanced Cornering covers:
Off-Camber Turns
Switchbacks
Pre-Turns
Bike-Body Separation
Braking
Steep Descents
Increasing and Decreasing Radius Turns
Changing the Camber and Radius Within a Turn
Why do I need to take Trail Essentials first?
Trail Essentials is a critical building block for Advanced Cornering, regardless of your current riding ability. It establishes the ‘how’ and ‘why’, and gives you the exact tools that we apply to various scenarios throughout Advanced Cornering. Many riders will even choose to repeat Trail Essentials several times before moving on to Advanced Cornering, and they are able to apply the concepts much more quickly!
Who: Riders 16+
Prerequisite: Trail Essentials, Adult 2-Day, or Private Instruction Equivalent
Skill Level: Intermediate+
Duration: 1 day x 3.5 hours
Location: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Issaquah, WA.
Where to meet: The group will meet in the central clearing of Duthie Hill park, next to the large covered shelter. Plan on arriving early (we recommend 20-30 min) so you have time to park and pedal into the clearing.
What’s next?
After this course, we often recommend:
2-Day Intensive Cornering – this will refresh the skills you learned in Advanced Cornering, while adding in several new techniques to get you through even more technical turns
Not sure which class is the best fit for you? 🤔
Contact us or check out our Course Comparison Guide!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Want to Gift a Class?
Select the “Gift” option in the drop-down menu below:
The rider can select the date that works best for them by simply reaching out to us.
You’ll still get to take advantage of our sale prices!
We are happy to make you a customized electronic gift card to make it extra special! Just send us a note with the details you’d like to include, such as the recipient’s name, the occasion, a personal note, and/or a photo.
Or, you can gift a pre-set dollar amount on our Gift Card page!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend your original class, notify info@fluidride.com 7+ days prior to your class date to either reschedule or receive a credit. Within 7 days of the class date, we do not offer credits or rescheduling, however you may transfer your spot to another rider at no charge.
Up to one reschedule allowed per registration.
Credits are valid for one year and may be applied to any group class.
No refunds after purchase.
Welcome to Advanced Cornering/Steeps!
Imagine riding each turn with more confidence, whether it’s flat, rooty, wet, loose, or off-camber! This class gives you the tools to maximize traction, carry more speed, and ride safer. Even the same turn can change depending on the day and weather, so this is a great way to learn how to read the unique elements of each turn, and adapt accordingly. We also cover steep descents, and how to approach these with confidence! Correct body position is counter-intuitive for a lot of people, but greatly improves safety and consistency.
This course is for riders that have taken Trail Essentials and are comfortable and confident executing the skills taught in that class, including consistent footwork and a solid understanding of front-foot and back-foot turns. Must be an intermediate rider at a minimum. If you’re not sure if this is the right class for you, please reach out to us, or consider repeating the Trail Essentials course to reinforce your cornering skills!
Advanced Cornering covers:
Off-Camber Turns
Switchbacks
Pre-Turns
Bike-Body Separation
Braking
Steep Descents
Increasing and Decreasing Radius Turns
Changing the Camber and Radius Within a Turn
Why do I need to take Trail Essentials first?
Trail Essentials is a critical building block for Advanced Cornering, regardless of your current riding ability. It establishes the ‘how’ and ‘why’, and gives you the exact tools that we apply to various scenarios throughout Advanced Cornering. Many riders will even choose to repeat Trail Essentials several times before moving on to Advanced Cornering, and they are able to apply the concepts much more quickly!
Who: Riders 16+
Prerequisite: Trail Essentials, Adult 2-Day, or Private Instruction Equivalent
Skill Level: Intermediate+
Duration: 1 day x 3.5 hours
Location: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Issaquah, WA.
Where to meet: The group will meet in the central clearing of Duthie Hill park, next to the large covered shelter. Plan on arriving early (we recommend 20-30 min) so you have time to park and pedal into the clearing.
What’s next?
After this course, we often recommend:
2-Day Intensive Cornering – this will refresh the skills you learned in Advanced Cornering, while adding in several new techniques to get you through even more technical turns
Not sure which class is the best fit for you? 🤔
Contact us or check out our Course Comparison Guide!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Want to Gift a Class?
Select the “Gift” option in the drop-down menu below:
The rider can select the date that works best for them by simply reaching out to us.
You’ll still get to take advantage of our sale prices!
We are happy to make you a customized electronic gift card to make it extra special! Just send us a note with the details you’d like to include, such as the recipient’s name, the occasion, a personal note, and/or a photo.
Or, you can gift a pre-set dollar amount on our Gift Card page!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend your original class, notify info@fluidride.com 7+ days prior to your class date to either reschedule or receive a credit. Within 7 days of the class date, we do not offer credits or rescheduling, however you may transfer your spot to another rider at no charge.
Up to one reschedule allowed per registration.
Credits are valid for one year and may be applied to any group class.
No refunds after purchase.