September 22nd, 2014 Young Riders Trail Riding Clinic — Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland
Instructors: Jason Van Horn and Inga Beck
Kate had a terrific time and I appreciate the pictures. I guess I know now what she’s getting for Chrismas 🙂
-Mary Halpin
February 24rd, 2014 Trail Riding Clinic — Rockville Park
Instructors: Jason Van Horn, Ian Massey and Inga Beck
I really appreciate the vibe and talent that all three of you bring to these clinics. Improving my skill at riding is way more satisfying than adding shiny new parts to my bike. I just wish that I could convince riding buddies here that skills clinics really help but then again maybe eating my dust on the trail will do that.
August 12, 2012 Trail Riding Clinic — Tamarancho, Fairfax
Instructors: Ian Massey and Jason Van Horn
Hi guys,
Great clinic! Wendy and I had a really good time and learned a lot! We will see you again.
Thanks!
Kevin Dielissen
August 12, 2012 Trail Riding Clinic — Tamarancho, Fairfax
Instructors: Ian Massey and Jason Van Horn
I just wanted to thank you for a fabulous clinic/day yesterday. I really didn’t have any expectations, and hadn’t even looked into the clinic – when Kevin asked if I wanted to join him for a day over at Tamarancho, I was in regardless of the details. What a wonderful surprise it all turned out to be. Both you and Ian were thorough, patient, and excellent in your delivery of instruction and in your approach to working with us. I learned so much throughout the day.
— Wendy McClain
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What Stands out as the most important thing you learned today?
The most important thing I learned today was how important it is to be in control of your bike, be confident, and above all safety.
Would you recommend our clinics to other riders? Absolutely, I’ll take it again myself.
Albert Visanu
| October 14 , 2006 Trail Riding Clinic – Aliso Woods Instructor: Joe Lawwill |
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| What was your favorite part of the clinic? Applying the skills we learned from each drill during the actual ride.What Stands out as the most important thing you learned today? To be active on the the bike at all times, not just along for the ride. |
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Would you recommend our clinics to other riders? Definitely!
Any other suggestions or comments? Overall it was a great experience. I appreciated the help and input from all three instructors, and the group seemed to gel well. I look for positive influences for my son and this was a definite positive.
Bill Palleva
| September 16 , 2006 Trail Riding Clinic – Aliso Woods Instructor: Joe Lawwill |
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| What was your favorite part of the clinic? When Joe caught me before I endo’d on a step up on Rocket! Seriously, the bike setup was great…awesome to have a pro check out your bike and make suggestions, then set it up for you. Really enjoyed Joe…the class was a lot of fun and I learned a lot.What Stands out as the most important thing you learned today?Bike setup and how to do a manual as well as fundamentals of J-hop. |
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Would you recommend our clinics to other riders? YES
-Eric Sanderson
| August 27 , 2006 Trail Riding Clinic – Aliso Woods Instructor: Joe Lawwill |
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| What was your favorite part of the clinic? I liked learning the skills and then getting to apply them on the ride.What Stands out as the most important thing you learned today? Learning how to distribute body weight in different situations seemed to me to be a very important skill to know. Also, learning about how to setup and adjust a bike properly seemed to be key in riding. |
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Would you recommend our clinics to other riders? Yes
-Lam Nguyen
| August 26 , 2006 Trail Riding Clinic – Aliso Woods Instructor: Joe Lawwill |
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| What was your favorite part of the clinic? All was good. I’m glad we didn’t have to waste time doing all the beginner stuff. Usually, I’d be a bit bored with a clinic on bike setup, but Joe was very knowledgeable and explained why for each setup item…made sense and to my surprise, learned some stuff from shock adjustment to tire inflation. Others in the group learned about handlebar setup…that part I already knew. Learning the technique for manualling was my main favorite part.What Stands out as the most important thing you learned today? The importance of learning to manual. And how much it is actually used on the trail. And that it is the beginning to learn how to J-Hop…now if I could just get that front tire up higher…gotta work on that. |
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Would you recommend our clinics to other riders? Absolutely
-Rick Louie
| August 8 , 2006 Trail Riding Clinic – Tamarancho Instructor: Joe Lawwill |
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| What was your favorite part of the clinic? The whole thing, from making sure bike was set up correctly to the final photos in the parking lot.Skill level of instructor and knowledge of his craft-Excellent Willingness of both Joe and Jason to really share what they know and to put the information in terms a beginner could understand. |
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What Stands out as the most important thing you learned today?
The instruction on how to make tight turns.
Would you recommend our clinics to other riders? YES
-Walt Denson
| July , 2006 Trail Riding Clinic – Aliso Woods Instructor: Joe Lawwill |
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| What was your favorite part of the clinic? Clearing the ledge on Rock-it for the first time.Would you recommend our clinics to other riders? Without reservation. The whole experience (except the heat and flats) was excellent. |
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| March 13, 2004 Jumping Clinic – Whoop Trail | |
| Dear Joe , I just want to reiterate what a terrific time we all had this afternoon. We definitely look forward to the next opportunity to work with you again. I can’t believe what I accomplished today, a peak experience, I’m still high from the afternoon.
The best to you, Gregory Thirloway |
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| March 10, 2004 Jumping Clinic at Sandhill Ranch | |
| Bikeskills – Joe,Cool!!! Thanks again for your help. We went out to Sandhill yesterday and got some more practicing in. Thanks again for your help. You’ve really given me some techniques to work on. All I have to do now is get them into muscle memory so I can do them more than 1 out of 30 attempts 🙂 |
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Thanks,
Russ Sears
“CEO”
RPE Performance Engineering__________________________________________________________________March 7, 2004 Trail Riding Clinic – TamaranchoHi Joe,Yeah, I had a lot of fun. Like I mentioned yesterday, I learned
a lot – and you’re a lot of fun to ride with. Trying to
follow you on the downhills was a blast. It was really
good for picking out lines, seeing where to pump, etc.
I’m looking forward to Wednesday’s jump clinic at Sandhill…
Later,
Russ Sears
“CEO”
RPE Performance Engineering
| March 10, 2004 Jumping Clinic at Sandhill Ranch | |
| Bikeskills – Joe Lawwill, I had a ball today at the Sandhill Ranch jumping clinic. Let me know a couple days before you come back to town. I want to try to get away to get another round in before I lose all I gained today.
Jon Sigerman |
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| Nov 30, 2003 Dirt Jumping – Mill Valley | |
| Bike Skills,The program was excellent (in fact possibly the best sports instruction I have ever had or at least can remember– includes skiing, scuba, water skiing, other mtn biking). There were some very critical basics that some may learn or figure out naturally; but in less it is figured out or affirimatively taught, the forces are always working against you. The example I am thinking of is the attack position, weight on the back pedal [weak foot], and then applying that into doing a manual, which I have heard of tried, but couldn’t even come close to doing until today. There were many other discrete basics that he taught which he needs to memorialize.
Jon Sigerman |
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| March 7, 2004 Trail Riding Clinic | |
| Mahalo Joe, I enjoyed taking your clinic last Sunday, I liked all the great info and the relaxed and very patient way that you taught and watched us try the new skills. My mind is still absorbing all the information that you taught and I’m looking forward to lots of happy practicing. I have been riding a bike all my life but when it comes down to it I really have allot of room for improvement and you taught me things that are going to improve my skill and enjoyment of a great sport. I’m going to tell people about your clinics and hope to take another one myself some time.
Keep up the good work! Mahalo Nui Loa, |
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| Feb 9 , 2004 Trail Riding Clinic | |
| Bikeskills – Joe Lawwill,Right on, I had a great time. Now you got me thinking manual and pump king, gotto get it down. Your coaster wheelies had me drooling. I would definitely dig a session at Sand Hill. I’m all smiles can’t wait ’til I can go out and practice my new skills.
Thanks again, Rudy Quan |
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| Feb 9, 2004 Trail Riding Clinic | |
| Joe,Thanks very much! You definitely made my Monday. I had a lot of fun and you guys definitely have a good thing going. I feel like now I know what I’m doing (actually not doing) with the J-hop, switchback, and picking my lines through the rough stuff! (Not the mention the tire selection, and suspension setup.) I’ve watched videos and read books, but nothing comes close to real person-to-person instruction and feedback. You’ve really found a nitch with the teaching. I’ll be telling folks about it here at work, we’ve got a few hammerheads who’ll want to know how it went.
Thanks very much for a great time. Ricky Frost |
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