Is your braking holding you back? Much of an experienced mountain biker’s control, skill and speed lies both in the way they use their brakes (ease the squeeze!) AND the way they set-up their brake controls on the bars. In this article, we’re going to focus on the importance of proper set-up of your brake levers. […]
“Smooth is fast.” You’ve heard that a hundred times … but what does it really mean? If you’re focused on riding fast, expect to spend the majority of your ride in a very reactive state. This can result in poor line choice, over-braking in corners, bouncing down technical sections (causing fatigue), wasting energy cleaning up […]
Should you ride over, through or around that obstacle? What is the cost associated with each of these options? The reality is, we may be hitting the trail with different objectives; a casual ride with friends, working on our technical skills or perhaps racing to a finish line. The nature of your ride should impact […]
Author: Aaron Lucy Switchbacks tend to be corners with a lot of personality. Often an unpleasant personality and trust me, they don’t care what you think of them! They are best approached with a healthy dose of caution, but if treated with respect you’ll often find the switchback is willing to make friends. First let’s […]
At some time or another you’re bound to come across a steep transition. These can be quite intimidating without a solid plan of action. Using the following 6 steps, you’ll find these quite easy and fun! Ninja Coach Hannah Levine demonstrates the correct technique for riding a steep transition. The transition she’s riding in […]
Whether intentionally placed or the result of nature, logs are a common obstacle on trails. Smaller logs are easy to ride over, but larger logs, or logs that are partially elevate off the ground can be an intimidating obstacle. The skill is relatively simple if you take the time to start small and progress your […]
As beginner mountain bike riders we learn very quickly that the front brake is more powerful than the rear brake. Many new riders refrain from even using their front brake due to that one time they grabbed it too hard and ended up flying over the bars. And there is always that one friend that […]
Ninja Mountain Bike Performance is growing! As we expand our programs across the US, we are actively seeking qualified mountain bike instructors to join our team. If you’d like to teach in your home state and/or the surrounding area, we want to talk to you! But first, let’s make sure we are a good match. […]
Please join us in welcoming to the Ninja Family, Hannah Levine. Hannah will be the driving force behind Ninja camps, clinics and destination adventures on the east coast and beyond. With an official job title of Captain of Global Development, we’ve got big things planned with her! In a former life, Hannah worked as a […]
For the third year in row, we’re shutting down our website on Black Friday to encourage our employees, our customers, and our communities to #optoutside. We are joining REI in this movement because we, too, believe that being outside (and on our bikes) makes us our best selves. Our lives are enriched by time spent […]
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The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Kids Fundamentals Clinic may include:
Clinic schedule, time and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
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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.
Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Jumping Mini-Clinic may include:
Please note, clinics may vary according to location and terrain.
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Intermediate/Advanced clinic may include:
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
The specific skills taught in this clinic will depend on available trail features and will vary between locations. Skills covered may include:
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Women’s Only Fundamentals Clinic may include:
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Fundamentals Clinic may include:
*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.
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