Does anyone know about any available skills courses in the Northbay (Sonoma, Marin) for beginners? Or where I might find some?

What is a skills course? Is this a course that has various off-road obstacles for you to practice mountain biking?

Martin Clinton of the Santa Rosa Cycling Club is a certified LAB cycling instructor. He holds frequent classes in the Santa Rosa Area. Contact the SRCC or the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition SCBC for details. The LAB League of American Bicyclists lists many instructors for the Bay Area.

farandaway, this isn't north bay, but I offer skills clinics throughout the year through Velo Girls. our 2008 calendar will be released by Dec 15th. are you interested in racing skills or just bike skills in general?

Lorri

There is one coming up in Santa Rosa

from: http://bikesonoma.org/calendar.html#Anchor-16658

6. STREET SKILLS CLASSES— DECEMBER 9
Don’t forget to register early, these classes fill up fast!
Tired of losing all your hard earned cash at the pump? Not comfortable riding on the street? Think you know all there is to riding a bike?
Then you should not miss Street Skills for Cyclists (for ALL levels, even you hot shot bike racers!)
Come learn the tricks and methods of dealing with traffic and other road users, you'll be surprised at how much more peaceful (and safer) your commute or ride out of town is after you take this class, I sure was! This is for ALL levels, it doesn't matter if you have been racing or commuting by bike for the past 30+ years, or you are rolling your bike out of the garage for the first time since turning 16. Please don't let your ego get in the way of taking this class.

December 9
Adult class
8:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Youth class:
1:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Downtown Santa Rosa
You will be given the exact location upon registration confirmation.
Reservations are required; please e-mail TimB@BikeSonoma.org to reserve your space.
Seminar Fee: $20.00
$10.00 for SCBC members
Special class and membership deal; join the SCBC at the same time and the class cost is only $5!
Limited scholarships are available.
If you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your class fee!
You may retake the class at anytime (space permitting) for free.
This class is taught by Martin Clinton, Certified Instructor, League of American Bicyclists.

Lorri, Didn't I just see your group on Bay Area Backroads? I want basic, and eventually racing and tri skills. Please tell me how to get in touch. Thanks!

Der! Found your website. Thank you, I'll be in touch. This is just what I need.

Lorri, Didn't I just see your group on Bay Area Backroads? I want basic, and eventually racing and tri skills. Please tell me how to get in touch. Thanks!

I'm not Lorri... but she did my fit and she's awesome!

http://www.velogirls.com/

I don't think we were on BA Backroads........or if we were nobody told me!

I'll have the clinic schedule for 2008 finished and published by Dec 15th.

T -- thanks for the compliment. How are you doing? Should I ask you know what?

Oh, and I also offer private and small-group instruction, so if you don't want to wait for a clinic on the calendar, shoot me an email and we'll schedule some time on the bike.

Lorri