Full Day Fundamental Mountain Bike Clinic

Elevate your mountain biking skills with our comprehensive Full Day Fundamental Mountain Bike Clinic!  This 6-hour intensive course, including a 1-hour lunch break, is designed for riders who want to solidify their foundational skills and tackle more challenging terrain with confidence.  With a small group size of 3 to 6 participants per instructor (up to 10 participants with two instructors), you'll receive personalized instruction and plenty of hands-on practice.

Course Highlights:

• Helmet Check:  Ensure your helmet fits properly for maximum safety.
• ABCD Bike Check:  Learn how to perform a thorough pre-ride check, focusing on Air, Brakes, Chain, and Derailleur.
• Three Essentials:  Master the key fundamentals of mountain biking - scanning your eyes forward, single-finger braking, and maintaining equally weighted pedals.
• Body Positions:  Understand and practice the Neutral, Ready, and Low Ready positions to enhance your control and stability.
• Bike-Body Separation:  Improve maneuverability with forward, backward, and side-to-side bike-body separation techniques.
• Braking and Shifting:  Learn effective braking and shifting techniques for smoother and more controlled rides.
• Ratcheting:  Develop the ability to navigate technical terrain by ratcheting your pedals.
• Riding Straight Lines and Small Circles:  Hone your balance and precision with straight line riding and tight turns.
• Cornering and Switchbacks:  Build your skills in cornering and handling switchbacks with confidence.
• Climbing and Descending Techniques:  Learn the essentials of climbing uphill efficiently and descending safely.
• Roll Down and Roll Down Lunge:  Practice roll-down techniques to tackle obstacles on the trail.
• Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Lifts:  Master lifting your front and rear wheels to navigate over roots, rocks, and other trail features.
• Short Trail Ride:  Apply your new skills on a guided short trail ride, if time allows
• Q&A and Wrap-Up:  End the day with a Q&A session to address any remaining questions and reinforce what you've learned.

This clinic is ideal for riders who have some experience but want to refine their skills, build confidence, and prepare for more technical trails.  Our experienced instructors will provide individualized feedback and guidance to help you progress throughout the day.

Duration:  6 hours of instructions (plus a 1-hour lunch break).

Prerequisities:  Some prior mountain biking experience is recommended.

Group Size:  3-6 participants per instructor, with a maximum of 10 particpants for two instructors.

Gear: Bikes and helmets can be provided or you can bring your own.