Limited spots available for the first-of-its-kind professional clinic, set to take place in September
Park City, Utah – July 15, 2024 – For those mountain bikers who love hitting the trail with their canine companion – or who’ve always wanted to do so but weren’t quite sure where to start, a unique new clinic offers the perfect opportunity for riders and their pups to develop their skills together: Paws & Pedals, debuting September 12 and 13 in Park City.
Co-hosted by professional dog trainer Molly Avrin, owner of Pete’s Adventure Pack and the Adventure Dog Channel, and Erica Tingey, professional mountain bike coach and the founder of Women in the Mountains, Paws & Pedals is the premier mountain bike clinic designed to collectively teach both bikers and their dogs the skills they need to be able to ride together safely and successfully.
“Trail riding is the ultimate fulfillment activity for dogs, and I’ve seen firsthand through my work that many people are eager to ride with their dogs but don’t feel like they have the knowledge and confidence they need to get started,” says Avrin. “We wanted to create a program to help break down those barriers and give both dogs and their owners the essential tools they need to ensure a positive riding experience and share the deep connection that comes with it. We don’t believe there’s ever been a clinic like this one before, and we could not be more excited to provide this special opportunity.”
Paws & Pedals features a comprehensive two-day event format. On day one, riders will receive a six-hour mountain bike clinic with Tingey, where they’ll focus on key fundamentals like body position, braking, tackling corners, and riding efficiently over obstacles. Meanwhile, canine participants get a full day of training with Avrin, where they’ll learn how to bike in the ‘safe spot’ next to their owners, practice basic leash work, and go through specific drills for riding. On day two Avrin and Tingey will bring riders and their dogs together to apply their new skills and work on riding confidently and safely as a unit on the trail, as well as proper bike and trail etiquette.
Registration for the Paws & Pedals clinic is open now, with only 10 spots available. Cost for the two-day clinic is $850, and also includes a follow-up Zoom call with Avrin and Tingey two weeks after the event.
To learn more and to sign up, visit petesadventurepack.com/pawsandpedals.
