DH Skills Clinics

Discussion in 'The Adrenaline Factory' started by Jsyvanen, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. Jsyvanen

    Jsyvanen New Member

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    Greetings STRiders,

    There have been many (relatively speaking) who have been wanting/asking for the gravity extension of my general bike handling skills clinics- The info. is here! See Below >>

    Learn to ride from professional downhill racer Julius Syvanen! (http://www.juliussyvanen.com) Increase speed, control and momentum, reduce fatigue- its all in the skills!

    Clinics will be held in Poway, CA- North Eastern San Diego.

    Clinics length will vary in length from 3-5 hrs. and the format will focus on practicing particular sections with emphasis on the following:

    - Cornering (form, set up, exit speed)
    - Braking (maximizing momentum)
    - Varying Technical Sections
    - Jumping
    - Line Choice
    - Various mental aspects of DH riding and competition

    In addition we will cover bike setup and suspension basics.

    Price is $65 per person with a preferred group participation of at least 3 persons.

    Weekend dates available throughout fall.

    Please contact me at [email protected] with questions and details

    Hope to see some of you out there!
     
  2. 92se-r

    92se-r Active Member

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    Julius, email me which dates you are doing it, and I'll bring a few guys.

    Terrin
     
  3. Drop D

    Drop D New Member

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    Nice! I'll get my schedule straight then send you an email
     
  4. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    Any updates? Do you have any DH clinics scheduled for December and January yet?
     
  5. DownHillPhil

    DownHillPhil Team Rider

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    Sorry Nancy I failed to do the write-up on Friday night... ended up staying at work late. I'll get around to it at some point.

    I had a very positive experience working with Julius aside from eating shit a couple times =P
     
  6. Jsyvanen

    Jsyvanen New Member

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    Denmadre,

    I don't keep a set schedule. The best thing to do is to contact me at [email protected] with some weekend dates that will work for you and we'll go from there. Does this Sunday the 16th work for you?
     
  7. El Gringo

    El Gringo ______________

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    If you get a group, post the dates. I'm solo.
     
  8. Bryguy17

    Bryguy17 A little Shaggy

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    same here. I'd be interested in some input on my riding.
     
  9. Jsyvanen

    Jsyvanen New Member

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    El Gringo/Bryguy17,

    I'm planning on hosting this Sunday the 16th. Let me know if that works at [email protected]
     
  10. Stray_Bullit

    Stray_Bullit The sustain..listen to it

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    I took the clinic with DHP and Framekiller last weekend. I have nothing but total praise and respect for Julius.

    No, he is not paying me to say this...

    He is very friendly and really knows his stuff! Maybe I heard it somewhere but doing the clinic with him is like riding with one of your buddies. One of your buddies that just happens to be a World Cup DH racer!

    We covered a lot of stuff and I really feel like I got a lot out of the clinic! Money WELL spent for sure.

    How about that jump clinic soon, eh?

    All I can say is that I really feel like I got a lot out of the time and money spent with him. 110% worth it!

    Oh, and for you people wanting him to come to the OC, the three of us drove down there from the South Bay, South Bay Los Angeles area that is...

    Hey, maybe this should be moved to the Racing and Training section?
     
  11. Bryguy17

    Bryguy17 A little Shaggy

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    I'll definitely let you know Julius.

    Poway is aways away from me, but I'll see if I can arrange a carpool or something.
     
  12. Mudman

    Mudman Mr. Angry

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    This has my interest...However I am only free Saturdays. #-o
    Do most of the clinics occur on Sundays?
     
  13. TrojanInsomniac

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    Gary, I'd be down for a Saturday clinic one of these days. Think we'd need to find another person or two.
     
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    Bryguy17 A little Shaggy

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    a saturday would probably work better for me too, actually. maybe early december...
     
  15. TrojanInsomniac

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    Would Dec 6 work out for you? If so, let's set this up:bang:
     
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    Bryguy17 A little Shaggy

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    I could do that :)
     
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    Mudman Mr. Angry

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    I'm in!

    I need to learn how to ride my bike.. that would a great start to cut down on crashing. :lol:
     
  18. TrojanInsomniac

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    I'll shoot Jullius an e-mail and see if he's available that Saturday.
     
  19. BFloFoxRider.

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    Julius, can i ask where you got your Skinsuit?
    I want to get one :wave:

    Also, i emailed you, and hopefully we can get something going.
     
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    herzalot Well-Known Member

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    I'm interested in any of the dates mentioned (Nov. 16, Dec. 6), but I don't have a DH rig, a full-face helmet or chest protector/pressure suit. Are these required? I have a 575 with 36 TALAS and DHX air, and I like to go fast in scary places. No real jumping experience, but plenty of ski racing in my background. I e-mailed you.
     

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