For Women by Women

Join us for an exciting two-day skills clinic with guest coach Jessica Towles, a lifelong cyclist and multiple national BMX champion. With years of experience in both BMX and mountain biking, Jessica is a certified PMBIA coach who specializes in developing young riders. This clinic will focus on foundational skills, pressure management, and jumping techniques, helping you build confidence and master essential riding skills. Get ready to learn from a seasoned expert and elevate your biking experience on the trail!

Day 1: Foundations and Pressure Management (8:30am – Noon)

We’ll start by reviewing body positioning to ensure everyone feels comfortable with the concepts of ready, neutral, and finding that essential “midpoint.” After a few warm-up drills through cone zones, we’ll dive into pressure management techniques. Participants will learn how to effectively pump, execute wheel lifts, and absorb bumps and jumps. The day will conclude with practice on the trail to reinforce these skills.

Day 2: Jumping Skills and Progression

(8:30am – Noon)

We’ll kick off with a brief review of Day 1 to ensure everyone is confident in their absorption techniques, a crucial skill for clearing obstacles like tables without lifting wheels off the ground. Then, we’ll jump into exciting practice with bump jumps and ramps, gradually progressing to tackling tables on the trail.

By the end of Day 1, participants will have a solid understanding of the speed required for the jumps on Day 2, building their confidence for an exhilarating experience!

Guest Coach: Jessica Towles

Jessica Towles is a lifelong cyclist, having won multiple national number one titles in BMX, as well as a world champion title as a teen. She won the BMX Junior Olympics and represented Team USA abroad during her BMX career.

Jessica started riding mountain bikes in 1991.  She became a PMBIA level 1 skills coach 2 years ago. The following year, she completed the PMBIA kids’module to gain coaching skills specifically geared towards riders under the age of 18.  In June 2024, she achieved the PMBIA level 2 air tech certification.

Jessica owns Riders Ready MTB/BMX coaching & coaches private clients in the Jacksonville, FL area. She coaches group skills clinics around the southeast United States with Dynamic Cycling Adventures. She is also a boot camp instructor at her local gym.

Important Information

Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.

Weather Policy: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll cancel the clinic and provide a full refund or transfer credit to another clinic.

Participant Requirement: If we don’t reach a minimum of 4 participants, the clinic may be canceled, and you’ll receive a full refund.