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Why We Had to Change Our Name
What’s in a name? Everything! (Sorry, Shakespeare. We’ll just have to agree to disagree on this one.) That’s why, as we bring all of our coaches’ talents under our Ninja umbrella, we are changing our name to properly reflect what we do. Ninja Mountain Bike Skills is now Ninja Mountain Bike Performance.
At Ninja Mountain Bike Performance, we specialize in training COMPLETE athletes. We know that mountain bike skills and the overall health and fitness of an athlete work in a symbiotic relationship to achieve maximum enjoyment and success in the sport. If you don’t have a basic level of fitness, no amount of technical skill will help you clear that climb—or descent—at mile 50 of the ride when your heart rate is maxed out and your legs are wobbly like Jell-o. Likewise, fitness without bike handling skills is a recipe for spending lots of time in Urgent Care waiting rooms, and, even with a good magazine selection, that’s never a good time.
To train athletes that have both skills and fitness, our approach is simple, and two-pronged: we offer Skills Training AND Fitness Coaching. Yes. It’s that simple. We weren’t kidding. Our IMBA Certified and PMBI Skills Coaches can teach you the bike handling skills you need to keep the rubber side down while navigating technical terrain. And, our USA Cycling Certified Coaches can help you achieve new levels of fitness, whether you goal is to climb that darn hill by your house without your lungs exploding, or win a national championship.
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Fundamentals Trail Application - Women's Only
Here’s What We’ll Cover
The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:
Rock / Log Step-Ups
Pedal Assisted Front Wheel Lifts
Steep Transitions, Roll-Downs
Reading trail and line choice
Using trail features for maximum flow
Turning (Low Speed)
Navigating Trail Obstacles
Switchbacks – Optimal Line Choice
Ratcheting application – how & when
Track stands
Braking for Speed
Shifting – Timing + Technique on Technical Terrain
Skinnies
Off-Camber Trails
Berms
Water crossings
Roots
The Schedule*
1:15-1:30pm Meet your instructor | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
1:00-3:45 Trail ride + skills application | Put those skills to work!
3:45-4:00 Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
After camp, you will see an immediate improvement in your riding and a boost in confidence on technical trails. You will be able to tackle rougher terrain and corners with greater control and flow through singletrack, switchbacks, and berms with more speed and efficiency.
Jumping Mini-Clinics
Here’s What We’ll Cover
Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Jumping Mini-Clinic may include:
Wheel lift Review
Bunny hops
Jumping body positioning
Anatomy of a jump
Speed vs. compression | How and when?
Landing with precision
Let’s get jumping! | Jump progressions
The Schedule*
Please note, clinics may vary according to location and terrain.
1:30-1:45 Meet your instructor | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
1:45-2:00 Let’s get started | Introductions
2:00 – 2:30 Intro to jumping | Wheel lifts, manual, bunny hop
2:30 – 3:00 Reading the jump | Anatomy of a jump, speed vs compression, landings