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| Posted: November 26, 2007 |
Thanksgiving Weekend Clinic w/ Joe Lawwill - Tamarancho.
Don't miss the next
Bikeskills clinic!
Any questions about upcoming clinics you can contact Joe direct:
joe@bikeskills.com
Check out photos from the clinic! |
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Joe Lawwill w/group demonstrating basic balance beam skills. |
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| August 26 , 2007 - SoQuel, CA |
It's not often we make it out to SoQuel Demo Forrest. Thanks to Amir for organizing a great group of guys, we came out and had a great time.
If you have not ridden in the mtns of Santa Cruz we highly recommend it! |
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Click here for more photos from the Soquel Clinic |
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| August 26 , 2007 - Tamarancho, CA |
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Click here for more photos from the Tamarancho Clinic |
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| December 2 , 2006 - Tamarancho, CA |
What started out as a blistering cold morning turned into one of the
most amazing days on the trail. Conditions were perfect as the ground
was tacky and there wasn't a bit of dust! We could follow one after the
other on the descents without being blinded! This made for a fast and
efficient clinic.
Not only was the group positive and energetic but most important was
their ability to listen. Each student had a different skill set but all
of them were very attentive. After some explanation and demonstration
they seemed to get through all the obstacles with flow, safety and
speed.
I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to spend the day on
the trail with, it was a blast!!!
You guys rule! I hope to ride with you again!!!
-Forrest
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Alexis,
Jack,
Sandra,
Mike,
Manuel,
Servando, Matt. |
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Aliso Woods Clinic!
Threatening skies but no rain yet. Finally some cooler temps! The best riding conditions will soon be upon us! Be prepared for the rainy season. Check out our Bikeskills feature about everything you need to know about wet weather riding! |
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| August 19 , 2006 - Grass Valley, CA |
Bikeskills goes to Grass Valley! Thanks to a highly motivated previous bikeskills student Joe and his assistent were treated to some great Nor Cal trails and a very interesting diverse group. From a begining couple to a up and coming pro downhiller this clinic covered a little bit of everything.
A big thank you to Layne for organizing the event and to everyone that came out! |
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| April 7 ,2006 |
| Sea Otter Dual Slalom Clinic: Speed Secrets Shared |
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Bikeskills extends its thanks to Fox Racing Shox, Suspension, Hayes Brakes, and WTB for making the clinic possible.
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| Guest Instructor and Dual Slalom National Champion Kirk Voreis and Bikeskills’ Joe Lawwill teamed up to give some committed and lucky racers a clinic they won’t soon forget! Although some might have been put off by the difficult track conditions, the students in the clinic knew that tough settings make for the best learning opportunities.
From speed zapping mud, treacherous ruts, to multiple soil conditions, the students learned how to deal with them all: Kirk and Joe provided the students with the tools to succeed at speed.
Make sure to mark your calendar to attend a Bikeskills Special Racing, Jumping, or Trail Riding clinic at next year’s Sea Otter Classic! |
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Kirk Voreis gives the "Thumbs Up" after a successful day on the Sea Otter Classic Dual Slalom course. |
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| Joe and Kirt with Group |
Joe gets serious about line selection |
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| Random clinic photos... |
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| Rusty received the "Deuter bag survivor award" for pretty much bonking and still finishing out the day. Next time he might want to let someone know he was out of water at the halfway point! |
Another group after a sweet day of riding in Tamarancho Boy Scout Park in Fairfax. |
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| August 30, 2005 |
Backpacker Magazine
sponsors Bikeskills biggest trail riding clinic
to date!
Bikeskills' Joe Lawwill and Staff
lead 20 riders through Aliso Woods in Southern
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| Despite scorching
temps and demanding, loose, sandy riding conditions
all of the clinic attendees managed to complete
the ride without incident. Along the way they developed
new skills and came away with more capabilities
and confidence.
In
addition to receiving small group and one-on-one
instruction, the Bikeskills pros demonstrated
some advanced techniques. Here Joe Lawwill puts
his World Class skills to work scaling an obstacle
that the attendees had to see (and see many times)
to believe.
Suspension talk... questions ranging from “What is the purpose
of the rebound knob” to “What’s
the right suspension system for me” were
answered quickly and clearly by one of mountain
biking’s most knowledgeable suspension experts.
Stay tuned, we’ll be posting more information
and and photos from the clinics! |
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| Joe
at "Top of the World" in Laguna Beach
going over the ins and outs of Fox Forks |
Joe
Demonstrating the ever popular J-Hop |
See more photos from clinic:
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| June
19, 2005 - Tamarancho, CA |
Another
great day of riding and learning.
No rain and perfect riding conditions. The trails
at Tamarancho are designed so that they shed water
really well. Props go out to Jim Jacobsen and
all the others that are involved with designing
and maintaining the outstanding Tamarancho trail
system.
Todays clinic was the first clinic where everybody
was a first time Tamarancho rider. Everyone had
a great time and all said they would be back again
soon to ride the trails using all their newly
found skills. |
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Left
to right: Robert, Joe, Pedro, and Brian |
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| June
18, 2005 - Tamarancho, CA |
Rain in June?
You would think scheduleing clinics in June would
be a safe bet. However we almost rolled craps
as storm clouds continued to drop rain all the
way up to the night before the clinic! Luckily
most everyone stayed optimistic and took the chance
the skies would clear. Clear they did! Everyone
that kept the faith the weather reports were right,
were rewarded with perfect riding conditions and
a great day of learning and riding.
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| February
, 2005 - Tamarancho, CA |
Intermediate
trail riding class at Tamarancho
We seem to be on a roll for catching
great riding conditons! Todays group was a little
more advanced the most, so we had a faster pace
than usual.
Dont let J.M.'s pink Santa Cruz
blur fool ya - that girl is all business once
on the trail! |
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| February
, 2005 - Tamarancho, CA |
| Another great
trail riding clinic as evidenced by smiles all around.
This group of committed
mountain bikers illustrates the diversity of our
sport. They're also testimonial and proof that
riders, male and female, aged 12 to 50+ , can
develop and improve skills and capabilities that
will allow them to appreciate the fun, excitement
and challenge of mountain biking to its fullest.
Whether it was Bonnie grinning
ear to ear after making her first ever downhill
switchback, or young Will's look of confidence
when he executed a pair of flawless J-Hops, everyone
had a good time. |
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Under the watchful
eye of Joe Lawwill, young Will pulls-off a
perfect uphill switchback. |
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| January
, 2005 - Sandhill Ranch,
CA |
World
Class Education! Bikeskills' Joe Lawwill
and Brian Lopes combine their world champion racing
skills with Pullitzer prize winner Lee McCormack's
world class writing and organizational capabilties.
The result: Team Mill Valley receives an intense,
full day of mountain cross training.
Check out Leelikesbikes.com for more photos and information about the event.
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| December
5, 2004- Hawaii |
Bikeskills in
Hawaii!
Thanks to Bill Barnifield
of Raging Isle Surf and bike shop Joe Lawwill conducts
first bikeskills clinic outside the main land. It
was agreat experience for everyone, and we definitly
plan to go back!
For the complete story click here! |
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| November
28 , 2004 - Fairfax, CA |
| Paul Bray our Trials ace (far left) made a guest appearance
in today's trail riding clinic. Paul along with today's
group from left to right Jimmy, Cezar, Paul D., Joan and
Chris all had a great time riding in perfect conditions
at Camp Tamarancho. Be sure to catch up with us soon and
take advantage of the awesome conditions out there.Congratulations
to Joan for making almost all of the switchbacks today.
Joan mentioned many of the switchbacks she made today
was the first time she ever made them! Way to go! |
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| November
20, 2004 - Fairfax, CA |
Another
father son clinic...
Bill and his 13 year old son
Will came out and joined me (Joe) for a great
day on the trails at Tamarancho. Riding conditions
were perfect...no dust, no mud and lots of sun.
I was really impressed by Will's
endurance, I can't believe he is only thirteen.
Must have something to do with all that soccer
he plays. He definitely has the makings of being
a great cyclist.
And props to pops for his perseverance
in trying to get the new skills down!
Good job to both of you!
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Joe Lawwill |
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| October
18 , 2004 - Fairfax,
CA |
Our
Future Champions - Team Mill Valley
To
be a true champion in mountainbiking - or any
sport for that matter - you must not only master
the sport specific skills but important life skills
as well. Getting there requires a lot of hard
work on the part of the athletes. It also requires
an equal or greater amount of work and commitment
by parents, coaches, even sponsors like Santa
Cruz Bicycles and Fox Suspension that see and
believe in the big picture that groups like Team
Mill Valley represent.
Without
all that hard work, our kids can't and won't learn
the skills they need to thrive in this increasingly
complex and intense world of ours. We're proud
to be playing a role in Team Mill Valley's continuing
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The
Team Mill Valley crew and Bikeksills' Joe
Lawwill at the team's year end
celebration.
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to R: Amado Stachenfeld, Mark Green, Mike Rivazza,
Joe Lawwill, Peter Lucas & Nick Neuhas
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Left: Mark Green, founder and the inspiration behind Team
Mill Valley, presented framed season recaps
along with a journal that included event results,
and lessons learned to each of the riders and sponsors. |
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| October
12 , 2004 - Fairfax,
CA |
First
father son trail riding clinic!
Steven and his
10 year old son Trevor made bikeskills history
by being the first father and son combo to go
on one of Joe Lawwill's 10 mile plus trail riding
clinics at Camp Tamarancho."Both Steven and
Trevor did a great job and I was so impressed
with Trevor's riding, especially for only being
10 years old! Maybe it had something to do with
the fact that Trevor had already taken a couple
of Chris Duncan's Jumping Clinics?"
- Joe Lawwill |
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| April
10 , 2004 - Tamarancho |
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Another great
day of riding single track at one of our favorite
places, Boy Scout Camp Tamarancho. |
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| April
3 , 2004 - Whoop Trail |
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| Martin
using his new found skills to safely clear this
double jump |
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Nothing beats the
feeling of clearing a double...just ask Martin! |
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| March
13 , 2004 - Whoop Trail |
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| The backbone of
jumping...getting the J-Hop down |
Here Greg is putting to use
his J-Hop move to get over this step up jump |
Nice take off...front wheel
is up and body is slightly forward and in
position to prepare for flight and landing.
Arms and legs bent to enable any moving around
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Bringing the bike up to you,
and absorbing the take off with knees and
arms bent...not bad! |
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| March
13, 2004 - Whoop Trail Ranch |
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| March
10, 2004 - Sandhill Ranch Clinic |
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A
short pre-ride explanation of various elements
that make your bike feel the way it does. Joe
pictured here explaining rear shocks. |
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Location at Camp Tamarancho in Marin County |
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| May
30th, 2004 - Marin County |
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| April
13th, 2004 - Marin County |
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| The look on this kids (Ben Finser) face
after he successfully cleared the table top jump he had
previously had problems with was priceless! Its amazing
how a few words of wisdom can make such a difference! |
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| Team Mill
Valley showin' members Mike and Peter along with team
manager and hot shot rider mark Green... |
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Mike |
Peter
Lucas |
Mark
Green |
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| Mill
Valley Locals having some fun... |
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| Jan 15
, 2004 - Mill Valley, CA |
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| Dec 3,
2003 - Nor Cal |
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| September 28,
2003 - Mill Valley, CA |
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| August
18, 2003 - Nor Cal |
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