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We hold 3 free camps per years for Team Ninja members. Destinations change, but typically we’ll meetup in Big Bear, Santa Cruz and Laguna Mountain.

Upcoming Free Events

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25may6:00 pm2:00 pmTeam Ninja Training Camp | MEMBERS ONLYBig Bear, California

Event Details

Our 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Big Bear Team Camps were incredible successes, not just in the areas of team bonding and skill development, but in the area of race results, too! Ninjas won the Cat 2/3 co-ed overall (for the fourth year in a row)!

So, in light of that—we’re heading back to Big Bear over Memorial Day Weekend as we prepare for the GOLDSTATE races in Big Bear. (Besides, it’s another excuse to ride bikes and hang out with friends!)

Below, you’ll find our itinerary for the camp :

Day 1 (Friday)

Arrive in Big Bear
Team Dinner at the Cabin

Day 2 (Saturday)

Race Discussion / Brief Course Analysis
US Cup Course Pre-view with technical sessions as needed
Intermediate / Advanced skill review
BBQ / Hangout at the Team Ninja Cabin

Day 3 (Sunday)

Big Bear US Cup Race Strategy – Detailed
Efficiency and Flow Review and Practice
Proper Line Choice
Fast Lap / Race Pace
Optional Extra Credit Riding
Team dinner in the Village

Day 4 (Monday)

Breakfast Discussion
‘How To Go Faster’ Tip Review
Session / Master Tech Sections on US Cup Course
Fun Ride
Head Back Home

When:

Memorial Day Weekend

Who:

Team Ninja Members Only — Not a member yet? Join the Team, information is HERE.

Cost:

Free (except for accommodations, food, transportation, etc.)

Accommodations:

We’re going to be doing things a little different this year with accommodations. Expect an email after you sign up for this team event asking if you’d like to stay in the AIRBNB we’ll be renting. To keep things simple and make sure we have a big enough place to stay, we’re going to rent a house/cabin based on the number of people that would like to share in the cost.

Time

(Friday) 6:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Big Bear California

Big Bear Lake, California

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