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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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asingletrackmind

Off in the distance, you see the perfect trail. It's dirt. It's curves. It's empty path just waiting for you to pedal by and say hello.

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Jan 26

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Off in the distance, you see the perfect trail. It's dirt. It's curves. It's empty path just waiting for you to pedal by and say hello.

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Are you getting after it this winter? Our friends at @wildernesstrailbikes sure are!

Rider @tcenduro ; Regram @wildernesstrailbikes

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Jan 23

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Are you getting after it this winter? Our friends at @wildernesstrailbikes sure are!

Rider @tcenduro ; Regram @wildernesstrailbikes

asingletrackmind

When your trails look like this in winter, do you 1) wait for spring or 2) break out the #fatbike and pedal?

Regram @tambatahoe

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Jan 20

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When your trails look like this in winter, do you 1) wait for spring or 2) break out the #fatbike and pedal?

Regram @tambatahoe

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#Lifts are good for more than one season... but we prefer this one. Do you have a favorite #liftaccess resort to ride?

📸 @localfreshies

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Jan 19

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#Lifts are good for more than one season... but we prefer this one. Do you have a favorite #liftaccess resort to ride?

📸 @localfreshies

asingletrackmind

How do you feel about #bridges? Is it a 👍 or a 👎 ? Regardless if its only as wide as your tire or 10 ft across, ALWAYS look where you want to go... not where you don't! 💦

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Jan 16

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How do you feel about #bridges? Is it a 👍 or a 👎 ? Regardless if its only as wide as your tire or 10 ft across, ALWAYS look where you want to go... not where you don't! 💦

📸 @localfreshies

asingletrackmind

Rolling, rolling, rolling. Rolling down the trails to find some features worthy of a #hootandholler.

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Jan 13

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Rolling, rolling, rolling. Rolling down the trails to find some features worthy of a #hootandholler.

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Are you ready to work on your #cornering skills this year? It's a great area to focus and then take on your favorite trails in a whole new way. Give yourself a half day of dedicated cornering and...

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Jan 12

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Are you ready to work on your #cornering skills this year? It's a great area to focus and then take on your favorite trails in a whole new way. Give yourself a half day of dedicated cornering and see where it takes you. We'll be back at Stafford Lake Bike Park on Feb 3, 2023.

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When your favorite dirt turns to #snow, don't get mad... get pedaling! #fatbikes #fattires #snowbikes

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Jan 9

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When your favorite dirt turns to #snow, don't get mad... get pedaling! #fatbikes #fattires #snowbikes

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Now covered in snow, this isn't exactly what #BearValley looks like this time of year. But it is how we like to ride it in the summer.

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Now covered in snow, this isn't exactly what #BearValley looks like this time of year. But it is how we like to ride it in the summer.

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Jump clinics are fun, especially when you're on a track made just for you! Always popular with our students, how do you feel about your #jump skills? 2023 may be the year you take them on & ...

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Jan 5

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Jump clinics are fun, especially when you're on a track made just for you! Always popular with our students, how do you feel about your #jump skills? 2023 may be the year you take them on & open up a whole new range of terrain.

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Who's ready to ride in #BajaCalifornia? We are! Join us Feb 18 - 20, 2023 for a vacation & biking clinic weekend in one. A little sun. A little sand. Some beaches. And a whole lot of riding!

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Jan 2

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Who's ready to ride in #BajaCalifornia? We are! Join us Feb 18 - 20, 2023 for a vacation & biking clinic weekend in one. A little sun. A little sand. Some beaches. And a whole lot of riding!

asingletrackmind

Great #mtbclinic weekend in Thousand Oaks. We told the sky to look perfect for our photo... and it sure did.

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Dec 26

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Great #mtbclinic weekend in Thousand Oaks. We told the sky to look perfect for our photo... and it sure did.

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Seasons Greetings from A Singletrack Mind!

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Dec 25

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If we just ride a bit farther... maybe we'll find the pot o' 💰. Or even better, a brand new bike with all the fixins.

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Dec 23

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Crushing trails. Taking names. That's how we like it. #gogetem #ridehardplayhard #rule1havefun

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Dec 22

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Crushing trails. Taking names. That's how we like it. #gogetem #ridehardplayhard #rule1havefun

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A hard working student, focused & dedicated. But who's the weirdo with the tiny head in the shadow? 🤣

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Dec 19

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A hard working student, focused & dedicated. But who's the weirdo with the tiny head in the shadow? 🤣

asingletrackmind

Yeah Yeah... it says Ski Way, but our two wheels are doing just fine.

📸 @localfreshies ; Rider @summittoshore

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Dec 16

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Yeah Yeah... it says Ski Way, but our two wheels are doing just fine.

📸 @localfreshies ; Rider @summittoshore

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It may be a practice ramp, but imagine it as a granite shelf you've always wanted to ride. Better to practice in a dirt lot with no sharp edges and once you gain confidence and balance, go crush ...

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Dec 15

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It may be a practice ramp, but imagine it as a granite shelf you've always wanted to ride. Better to practice in a dirt lot with no sharp edges and once you gain confidence and balance, go crush it out on the trail!

asingletrackmind

When you're on the trail, you don't always see the landscape you're part of. If you're outside enjoying a ride, odds are the view is pretty good. 😎

📸 @localfreshies

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Dec 12

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