I've been mountain biking for 12 years, and I never felt that I had a real good grip on the... read moreI'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 anything more than "bombing down the hill holding on for dear life."  When I first got started, I did read a lot of material on the internet and learned a lot of techniques.

From the first day of our three-day Clinic, Dylan was able to open my eyes to how many of the "old" techniques I was using were out-dated and causing my lack of confidence on the trail.  Every single day of the clinic, Dylan showed us something new that I probably would not have ever learned on my own.  You can watch Youtube videos every day (and I've watched quite a few) but you'll never get the level of technical expertise that Dylan imparts in his trainings.  Not only will Dylan tell you what you should be doing, but he tells you the why of it, and in such a way that even someone as slow as I am can understand it =D

By the time I was done with this clinic, I was riding sections of trail that I previously would have gotten off the bike and walked.  I plan on mountain biking for as long as my body is able to, and this class definitely helped make something that I enjoy doing much MORE enjoyable. read less

Set up a semi-private lesson with Dylan and a friend of mine. As others have noted, we spent a surprising... read moreSet 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 humbling. With Dylan showing slow-mo videos, it became very clear that I had so much to learn about weighting, timing, balance and body positioning. And then there was the fun stuff, applying it to a great ride at the end of the lesson. Highly recommended... read less

Took the one day course with Dylan last weekend in Nevada City after we had to bail on Hidden Falls.... read moreTook 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. I feel more in control of the bike, and better able to attack the trails. I liked the video breakdowns that he did to show me what I needed to improve on. I rode my local trail yesterday the fastest I ever have, and I could really tell the difference in how I was riding confidently. I would definitely like to take the advanced course in the future to become a true Jedi master of the trails. read less

I took Dylan's 2-day Core Fundamentals course in Palo Alto. Like many of my classmates (6 total) I have been... read moreI 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 that I wanted to address. ASM delivered!

The course took us through a very intentional progression of skills, with a lot of time spent in a parking lot. This time was super valuable in teaching pure fundamentals: position, balance, vision, slow speed turns, high speed turns, wheel lifts.... he even had us practicing manuals and pedal wheelies 🙂  Dylan's a true coach. When we hit the dirt there was so much to think about, and Dylan helped us focus on just one thing at a time (often using video to show us what he was seeing.) When the weather took a turn for the worse (and many local trails were closed) Dylan didn't miss a beat and had us jumping off a few stairs at a local high school and grinning like a bunch of 12 yr olds on BMX bikes. (Because riding bikes is for fun!)

Since taking the course I'm more fluid on my bike and my riding has improved so much. I have more tools in my toolbox to practice on each segment of trail: position, balance, vision, line choice, wheel lifts and cornering... I've definitely improved and feel like I have a solid base of fundamentals that will keep me improving. Bonus of taking the course is that I met a few other local folks to ride with - always a plus. Strongly recommended! read less

Did a two day skilz class with a buddy up in Truckee and loved it. Helped me better understand the... read moreDid 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 didn't quite get the parking lot work, but then we came to understand the balance and the underpinning of the skills and their usefulness out on the trail.

Easily improved my confidence and capabilities for cross country trail riding. I would recommend A Single Track mind to just about anyone. read less

Dylan Renn is an amazing teacher.  He put on a great two-day fundamentals clinic this past weekend in Palo Alto.... read moreDylan 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 for improvements.  He also provided a lot of knowledge about bike workings and local trails.  

His organizational skills are excellent and he had a great "lesson plan" for the weekend.  When mother nature threw us a curve in the form of a rainy weekend, he was undaunted, moved us to a relatively drier locale for part of the sessions, and made do with trails (at Arastradero) that remained open when many were closed.  

He is also an authentic and personable guy who is pleasure to be with, and he also achieved a great group dynamic among us six students.  

It was a great weekend; I learned a lot; and I expect o go back to A Singletrack Mind for more. read less

I spent last week end in Santa Cruz with Dillan and another 6 students. It was a great experience. We... read moreI 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 then have a nice ride on Wilder Park where I was able to see how much I learned that day. From the correct way to grab the handle bar to the right position of the feet on the flat pedals. I definitely learned and improved a lot during the weekend. Thank you Dylan. read less

I took Dylan's 2-day Core Fundamentals MTB clinic in Marin at Tamarancho.  The weekend was a blend of introducing concepts,... read moreI 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 the ideas on nearby trails.  Dylan also does an excellent job of incorporating video as a way to provide rider feedback in real time.

Dylan did an excellent job of communicating complex ideas using simple straightforward language and demonstrating the techniques.  He was also able to step us through drills which allowed the class to immediately feel what a particular lesson was highlighting.  The concepts were sequenced to allow the students to build up the different skills presented in the lesson.

An added bonus for me was spending time in a new riding zone.  Taking the class at a location new to me added to the experience. read less

I was part of an afternoon skills clinic Dylan gave to a local high school MTB team, and was so... read moreI 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 big group, I learned a ton. He's clear, funny and extremely skilled. I raced the next day and was already using things he taught (balanced body, look ahead), and as I've been riding around this week my new skills are at the front of my mind. I want more!! read less