• 14+ Video Lessons

    Join Catharine on the climb and learn all the ways an olympian makes it to the top.

  • Private Community

    Share stories of success and gain inspiration from other riders throughout the learning journey.

  • Professional Feedback

    Submit your questions and videos for feedback. Catharine will respond to the most popular ones.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Climbing Overview

  • 2

    Bike Setup & Tire Pressure

  • 3

    Body Position: Seated

  • 4

    Body Position: Standing

  • 5

    Eyes: Scanning Terrain

    • Eyes: Scanning Terrain
  • 6

    Gearing for the Climb Ahead

    • Gearing for the Climb Ahead
  • 7

    Gearing Pacing / Micro Pacing

    • Gearing Pacing / Micro Pacing
  • 8

    Getting Off Safely On A Climb

    • Getting Off Safely On A Climb
  • 9

    Restarting On A Climb

    • Restarting On A Climb
  • 10

    Traction on Steep and Loose Climbs

    • Traction on Steep and Loose Climbs
  • 11

    Nail Those Uphill Switchbacks

    • Nail Those Uphill Switchbacks
  • 12

    Technical Climbs: Roots & Step-ups

    • Technical Climbs: Roots & Step-ups
  • 13

    Step Up & Bunny Hop

    • Step Up & Bunny Hop

Testimonials

Sarah

"The step by step techniques Catharine takes you through was super helpful! I'm excited to keep practicing and reviewing the harder lessons."

John

"Following Catharine's lessons have helped me lose some bad habits, and focused on proper technique. Highly recommend!"

  • Guaranteed Results

    Follow the step by step program, and experience your riding improve, or your money back.

  • Any Device

    Watch your next lesson on the go or at home before you head out.

  • Lifetime Access

    Learn at your own pace, and review completed lessons for a quick refresher.

Instructor

2x World Champion, 3x Canadian Olympian, 2016 Bronze medalist

Catharine Pendrel

2x World Champion, 3x Canadian Olympian, 2016 Bronze medalist in Cross Country Mountain Biking. Clif Pro Team. Three-time Olympian and 2016 Bronze medalist Catharine Pendrel grew up riding horses and later bicycles in New Brunswick, Canada. After finishing 6tth at the Canada Summer Games mtb event in 2001 for Team NB she moved to British Columbia to complete her BA at the University of Victoria. While in BC she met her Coach Dan Proulx and husband Keith Wilson whom helped guide her to three Olympics, 2 World Championship titles for Canada and 40 World cup podium finishes. She now lives and trains in Kamloops BC and has raced professionally for the Clif Pro Team (formerly Luna) for the past 10 years. She capped 2016 with an Olympic Medal and World Cup Overall title and continues her pursuit of the top step of the podium in 2017. Catharine is also the President of the Kamloops Bike Riders Association and has paired with motivated parents to host Kamloops’ first Kids mtn bike race league.

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