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- Harry C.

I've been mountain biking for 12 years, and I never felt that I had a real good grip on the techniques that made my rides smooth and flowing. I always lacked the confidence that made my rides any... read more read less - Harry C. - 8/06/2018

- Ken K.

Set up a semi-private lesson with Dylan and a friend of mine. As others have noted, we spent a surprising amount of time early on in the parking lot, but it proved both incredibly valuable and very hu... read more read less - Ken K. - 7/08/2018

- Jessie W.

Took the one day course with Dylan last weekend in Nevada City after we had to bail on Hidden Falls. I have been riding for 28 years off and on, and I now feel more confident than I ever have before. ... read more read less - Jessie W. - 5/15/2018
- John H.

I took Dylan's 2-day Core Fundamentals course in Palo Alto. Like many of my classmates (6 total) I have been riding MTB for 10+ years, but knew there were gaps in my technique and fundamentals tha... read more read less - John H. - 4/26/2018

- Clayton D.

Did a two day skilz class with a buddy up in Truckee and loved it. Helped me better understand the trails and how to approach various features and bike more competently and safely.

At first we did... read more read less - Clayton D. - 3/10/2018

- Leo C.

Dylan Renn is an amazing teacher. He put on a great two-day fundamentals clinic this past weekend in Palo Alto. He explained theory, tied it to practice, and had a keen eye and great coaching cues f... read more read less - Leo C. - 3/05/2018
- Rafael C.

I spent last week end in Santa Cruz with Dillan and another 6 students. It was a great experience. We spent the first part of the day in a parking lot learning different techniques and practicing to t... read more read less - Rafael C. - 1/23/2018

- Bill R.

I took Dylan's 2-day Core Fundamentals MTB clinic in Marin at Tamarancho. The weekend was a blend of introducing concepts, practicing drills so the class understood the concepts and then applying... read more read less - Bill R. - 12/20/2017

- C O.

I was part of an afternoon skills clinic Dylan gave to a local high school MTB team, and was so so impressed by his knowledge and effective instruction. As a pretty experienced rider and even with a b... read more read less - C O. - 11/14/2017

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A Singletrack Mind offers mountain bike skills clinics, camps and coaching throughout the west coast, Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Northern California areas. Sharpen your skills, progress faster and have more fun.

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We know you`re in there somewhere... our big winter sure is making a jungle out there.

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May 22

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We know you're in there somewhere... our big winter sure is making a jungle out there.

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A killer sky can really set the scene for a killer #photo op. #rideon

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May 19

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A killer sky can really set the scene for a killer #photo op. #rideon

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Couldn`t find a more picture perfect day for a ride. #GetOutside

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May 17

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Couldn't find a more picture perfect day for a ride. #GetOutside

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We like it when there`s #smiles all around. Great day out on the trails in #Marin.

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May 15

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We like it when there's #smiles all around. Great day out on the trails in #Marin.

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Ahhh the sun is finally here in Truckee and doing its job!! Slowly but surely the trails are melting out!!
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‪#ridewithusridebetter‬ ‪#rule1havefun‬ #mountainbike #mtb #bike ‪#ridemoredresswell‬ #mtblife #cycling #bikelife #mountainbiking #downhill #enduromtb #enduro ‪#worklessridemore‬ #cyclinglife #mtblove #bicycle #bikes #freeride #downhillmtb #instabike #mountainbiker #cyclist #biking ‪#tastetheadventure ‬#mountainbikelife #instacycling #singletrack #cyclingshots #mtbiking

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May 14

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Ahhh the sun is finally here in Truckee and doing its job!! Slowly but surely the trails are melting out!!
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‪#ridewithusridebetter‬ ‪#rule1havefun‬ #mountainbike #mtb #bike ‪#ridemoredresswell‬ #mtblife #cycling #bikelife #mountainbiking #downhill #enduromtb #enduro ‪#worklessridemore‬ #cyclinglife #mtblove #bicycle #bikes #freeride #downhillmtb #instabike #mountainbiker #cyclist #biking ‪#tastetheadventure ‬#mountainbikelife #instacycling #singletrack #cyclingshots #mtbiking

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A sky of impeding doom just adds flair to the ride. #Rideon

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May 12

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A sky of impeding doom just adds flair to the ride. #Rideon

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#Springtime green is popping! What do your trails look like?

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May 10

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#Springtime green is popping! What do your trails look like?

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Ever made a barn find? #oldbikes #classics #relic

📸 @abnerkingman

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May 8

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Ever made a barn find? #oldbikes #classics #relic

📸 @abnerkingman

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Rain or shine we are here at Dirt Daze & Ales and Trails! Stop by and say hi if you are in Nevada City or San Rafael today! Ales & Trails - May 6, 2023 mtb_norcal

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May 6

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Who`s ready to ride park this year? If your tricks need a little boost, we`ve got a clinic for that. #jumpclinic #parkclinic #mtbclinic

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May 5

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Who's ready to ride park this year? If your tricks need a little boost, we've got a clinic for that. #jumpclinic #parkclinic #mtbclinic

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This weekend on Saturday May 6, 2023, don`t miss out on Dirt Dayz! in Nevada City. We`ll be there tucked amongst the trees and ready to talk bikes!

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May 3

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This weekend on Saturday May 6, 2023, don't miss out on Dirt Dayz! in Nevada City. We'll be there tucked amongst the trees and ready to talk bikes!

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Even in the vast desert, we still know where you`re at. When the terrain gets big and we let you ride in a clinic, we won`t lose you. Promise. 😁

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May 1

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Even in the vast desert, we still know where you're at. When the terrain gets big and we let you ride in a clinic, we won't lose you. Promise. 😁

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Ales and Trails 2023 is coming up on May 6, 2023. We`ll be there... will you? Come on down and say Hi 👋 . And of course have some fun with bikes, beer, music, and food!

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Apr 28

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Ales and Trails 2023 is coming up on May 6, 2023. We'll be there... will you? Come on down and say Hi 👋 . And of course have some fun with bikes, beer, music, and food!

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#Grassy trails are fun for all ages, not just kids. And it`s a bit softer to try new things. #WinWin What`s your favorite surface to ride?

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Apr 26

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#Grassy trails are fun for all ages, not just kids. And it's a bit softer to try new things. #WinWin What's your favorite surface to ride?

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Some people like umbrellas and sunscreen... we like bikes and sand. Anyone else ridden in #Baja?

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Apr 24

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Some people like umbrellas and sunscreen... we like bikes and sand. Anyone else ridden in #Baja?

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Snow melt and spring green! Hope you are getting out and enjoying the tacky dirt! Clip below of one of our participants working on her cornering at SixSigma.

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Apr 16

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Snow melt and spring green! Hope you are getting out and enjoying the tacky dirt! Clip below of one of our participants working on her cornering at SixSigma.

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That smile tells you that if you missed out on #Baja this year, you won`t want to next year. Consider a #mtb destination clinic and take your #bike on vacation.

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Apr 10

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That smile tells you that if you missed out on #Baja this year, you won't want to next year. Consider a #mtb destination clinic and take your #bike on vacation.

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Get amped about #ramps! Our new clinic Ramp Progressions is specifically designed to use ramps to build your #mtbskills. It`s the perfect building block to take on bigger terrain when you get out on your trails.

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Apr 7

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Get amped about #ramps! Our new clinic Ramp Progressions is specifically designed to use ramps to build your #mtbskills. It's the perfect building block to take on bigger terrain when you get out on your trails.

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It`s fun to change things up a bit and ride on trails you don`t know. Throw in some cactus 🌵 , sand and sun ☀️ ... and you have a #bike vacation in the making!

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Apr 5

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