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Jumping Mini-Clinics

Are you ready to take your mountain biking to the next level, literally?

Jumping your mountain bike is NOT as simple as Ready. Set. JUMP!

Learning how to safely and successfully jump (and land) your mountain bike involves a range of key components and constantly changing variables.  Join us as we take you through a series of progressions that will help you understand all the components that come together to create a successful jump.  We’ll start with basic wheel lifts, manuals and bunny hops and work our way up to weighting and un-weighting over a jump.  From there, we’ll review the anatomy of a jump, discuss varied landings and practice using compression for height and distance.   Then we will be ready to get jumping!

All training is done in a controlled environment, either on an appropriate feature (table top) on the local trails or using manufactured jump ramps.

By the end of this clinic, our goal is to have you successfully clearing a 4-5 foot jump (approximately 2 feet in the air) and landing safely and predictably.  Participants are encouraged to learn at their own pace in this un-intimidating environment.  You will leave this clinic well on your way to jumping mastery – with a more thorough understanding of the mechanics of jumping your bike and a clear idea of what and how to practice!

Come jump with us – sign up today!

**Please note, we require 2 years riding experience or previous attendance at a Ninja Fundamentals Clinic, Intermediate/Advanced Clinic, Camp or Adventure to attend a Jumping Mini-Clinic.

Prerequisites

You must have two years minimum riding experience or have attended any Ninja fundamentals, intermediate/advanced skills clinic or a mountain bike skills camp in the last year in order to attend this mini-clinic.

Here’s What We’ll Cover

Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Jumping Mini-Clinic may include:

  • Wheel lifts
  • Manuals
  • 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
  • 3:00 – 3:45 Let’s jump! | Jumping progressions on table tops
  • 3:45-4:00 Review and next steps | #ridelikeaninja

*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

Upcoming Jumping Mini-Clinics

december

06dec1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SD251206J)San Diego, California

06dec1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SE251206J)Sedona, Arizona

13dec1:30 pm4:00 pmSold Out! Join Wait List Join Wait ListJumping Mini-Clinic (PH251213J)Phoenix, Arizona

13dec1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AU251213J)Austin, Texas (Burnet)

13dec1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FL251213J)Ocala, Florida (Santos)

january

10jan1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (OC260110J)Orange County, California

17jan1:30 pm4:00 pmSold Out! Join Wait List Join Wait ListJumping Mini-Clinic (AF260117J)Tampa (Alafia), Florida

24jan1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (PH260124J)Phoenix, Arizona

24jan1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (TE260124J)Temecula, California

february

07feb1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (LV260207J)Las Vegas, Nevada

14feb1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AU260214J)Austin (Burnet), Texas

21feb1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (HO260221J)Houston, Texas

21feb1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SD260221J)San Diego, California

21feb1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SE260221J)Sedona, Arizona

28feb1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AT260228J)Atlanta, Georgia

march

07mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FO260307J)Fort Lauderdale, Florida

07mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DA260307J)Dallas, Texas

07mar1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SF260307J)San Francisco (Fairfield), California

14mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (TE260314J)Temecula, California

14mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (OK260314J)Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

14mar1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CH260314J)Chapel Hill, North Carolina

21mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (RI260321J)Richmond, Virginia

21mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (PH260321J)Phoenix, Arizona

28mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (LV260328J)Las Vegas, Nevada

28mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (ST260328J)St. Louis, Missouri

28mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AF260328J)Tampa (Alafia), Florida

28mar1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DC260328J)Alexandria, Virginia

april

11apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (KN260411J)Knoxville, Tennessee

11apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (OC260411J)Orange County, California

11apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AS260411J)Asheville, North Carolina

11apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AU260411J)Austin (Burnet), Texas

11apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (MO260411J)Moab, Utah

11apr1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SF260411J)San Francisco (Fairfield), California

18apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NE260418J)Newark, Delaware

18apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AL260418J)Atlanta, Georgia

18apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (TL260418J)Tulsa (Claremore), Oklahoma

18apr1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (GJ260418J)Grand Junction, Colorado

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SD260425J)San Diego, California

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FL260425J)Ocala (Santos), Florida

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AA260425J)Ann Arbor, Michigan

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NY260425J)Yorktown, New York

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AR260425J)Bentonville, Arkansas

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CN260425J)Concord, New Hampshire

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SC260425J)Santa Cruz, California

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BI260425J)Birmingham, Alabama

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NA260502J)Nashville, Tennessee

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FA260425J)Konterra (DC / Baltimore), Maryland

25apr1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (HO260425J)Houston, Texas

may

02may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (RU260502J)Rutland, Vermont

02may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SP260502J)Springfield (Nixa), Missouri

02may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BO260502J)Boise, Idaho

02may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DA260502J)Dallas, Texas

02may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SN260502J)Santa Fe (Glorieta), New Mexico

02may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FT260502J)Fort Collins, Colorado

02may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BE260502J)Bend, Oregon

02may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SL260502J)Salt Lake City, Utah

16may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BS260516J)Boston, Massachusetts

16may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AA260516J)Ann Arbor, Michigan

16may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AT260516J)Atlanta, Georgia

16may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (PR260516J)Portland, Oregon

16may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (RA260516J)Huntingdon (Raystown), Pennsylvania

16may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BV260516J)Buena Vista, Colorado

16may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CI260516J)Chicago, Illinois

16may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DO260516J)Dolores, Colorado

16may1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CH260516J)Chapel Hill, North Carolina

16may1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SF260516J)San Francisco (Fairfield), California

30may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AL260530J)Albuquerque, New Mexico

30may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CL260530J)Chillicothe, Ohio

30may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AS260530J)Asheville, North Carolina

30may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (KY260530J)Burlington (Cincinnati), Kentucky

30may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (MA260530J)Madison, Wisconsin

30may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (KF260530J)Klamath Falls, Oregon

30may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (WE260530J)Wenatchee, Washington

30may1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DE260530J)Denver, Colorado

june

06jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (HR260606J)Hood River, Oregon

06jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NE260606J)Newark, Delaware

06jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NO260606J)Chattanooga, Tennessee

06jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (KT260606J)East Burke (Kingdom Trails), Vermont

06jun1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CS260606J)Colorado Springs, Colorado

13jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (HA260613J)Harrisonburg, Virginia

13jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (GR260613J)Grand Rapids, Michigan

13jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (GU260613J)Gunnison, Colorado

13jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SC260613J)Santa Cruz, California

13jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SK260613J)Spokane, Washington

13jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FG260613J)Flagstaff, Arizona

20jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NB260620J)Colebrook, Connecticut

20jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (PC260620J)Park City, Utah

20jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AA260620J)Ann Arbor, Michigan

20jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CR260620J)Crosby, Minnesota

20jun1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BK260620J)Breckenridge (Frisco), Colorado

july

11jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (MA260711J)Madison, Wisconsin (CamRock)

11jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (PO260711J)Portland, Maine

11jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CI260711J)Chicago, Illinois

11jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DE260711J)Denver, Colorado

18jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (RA260718J)Huntingdon (Raystown), Pennsylvania

18jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BC260718J)Brown County, Indiana

18jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (OC260718J)Orange County, California

25jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BE260725J)Bend, Oregon

25jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BS260725J)Boston, Massachusetts

25jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FC260725J)Fort Collins, Colorado

25jul1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DU260725J)Duluth, Minnesota

august

01aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SD260801J)San Diego, California

01aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CN260801J)Concord, New Hampshire

01aug1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CS260801J)Colorado Springs, Colorado

08aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SC260808J)Santa Cruz, California

15aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (MC260815J)McCall, Idaho

15aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BK260815J)Breckenridge (Frisco), Colorado

15aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (PR260815J)Portland, Oregon

15aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FG260815J)Flagstaff, Arizona

15aug5:15 pm7:45 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CR260815J)Crosby, Minnesota

22aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (WE260822J)Wenatchee, Washington

22aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AS260822J)Asheville, North Carolina

22aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NY260822J)Yorktown, New York

22aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (PC260822J)Park City, Utah

22aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SN260822J)Santa Fe (Glorieta), New Mexico

29aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (MA260829J)Madison, Wisconsin

29aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NO260829J)Chattanooga, Tennessee

29aug1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (GU260829J)Gunnison, Colorado

september

12sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (HR260912J)Hood River, Oregon

12sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DC260912J)Alexandria, Virginia

12sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DA260912J)Dallas, Texas

12sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AR260912J)Bentonville, Arkansas

12sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BC260912J)Brown County, New Hampshire

12sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (FL260912J)Ocala (Santos), Florida

12sep1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CH260912J)Chapel Hill, North Carolina

12sep1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SE260912J)Sedona, Arizona

12sep1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SF260912J)San Francisco (Fairfield), California

19sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (KT260919J)East Burke (Kingdom Trails), Vermont

19sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CI260919J)Chicago, Illinois

19sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (NE260919J)Newark, Delaware

19sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AL260919J)Albuquerque, New Mexico

19sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SL260919J)Salt Lake City, Utah

19sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (KN260919J)Knoxville, Tennessee

19sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AT260919J)Atlanta, Georgia

26sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AU260926J)Austin (Burnet), Texas

26sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AA260926J)Ann Arbor, Michigan

26sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (RA260926J)Huntingdon (Raystown), Pennsylvania

26sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (DE260926J)Denver, Colorado

26sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (BO260926J)Boise, Idaho

26sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SD260926J)San Diego, California

26sep1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (CL260926J)Chillicothe, Ohio

october

03oct1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SN261003J)Santa Fe (Glorieta), New Mexico

03oct1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (SC261003J)Santa Cruz, California

03oct1:45 pm4:15 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (GJ261003J)Grand Junction, Colorado

17oct1:30 pm4:00 pmJumping Mini-Clinic (AS261017J)Asheville, North Carolina

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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
  • 1:30 – 1:45pm Fundamentals Skills | Rapid Review 
  • 1:45 – 3:45pm Coached Trail Ride | Sessioning & Skills Application
  • 3:45-4:00pm Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

Fundamentals Trail Application

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
  • 1:30 – 1:45pm Fundamentals Skills | Rapid Review 
  • 1:45 – 3:45pm Coached Trail Ride | Sessioning & Skills Application
  • 3:45-4:00pm Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

Ninja Kids clinics

Here’s What We’ll Cover

Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Kids Fundamentals Clinic may include:

  • Ninja (Ready) Position
  • The Riding Rainbow: Body Position
  • How to use your gears
  • Front + Rear Wheel Lifts
  • Safely getting on/off your bike
  • Getting over trail obstacles
  • Turning + Switchbacks
  • Reading the trail: Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light
  • When and how to brake
  • The 4 Climbing Positions
  • Descending in control
  • How to have fun and be safe!
  • Safety check, bike care

Clinic schedule, time and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

2-Day CAMPS

Sample Camp Schedule*

Day 1 (Saturday)

  • 8:45-9:00 Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
  • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions, camp overview, bike safety check, bike set-up review
  • 9:15-9:30 Warm-up ride | Head to skills area
  • 9:30-12:15 Mornings skills session | Ready position, bike-body separation, effective braking, fluid shifting, body positioning, wheel lifts
  • 12:15-1:30 Lunch break | BYO
  • 1:30 – 4:00 Intro to jumping | Manuals, bunny hops + how to safely jumping (and land) your mountain bike

Day 2 (Sunday)

  • 8:45-9:00 Meet at trailhead | Gear up for day 2!
  • 9:00-9:15 Review | Brief review of Day 1 skills
  • 9:15-12:00 Morning skills session | High-speed cornering, switchbacks, drops, rock dodge, technical climbing & descending
  • 12:00-1:00  Lunch break | BYO
  • 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
  • 3:00 – 3:45 Let’s jump! | Jumping progressions on table tops
  • 3:45-4:00 Review and next steps | #ridelikeaninja

 

*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

Intermediate / advanced clincs

Here’s What We’ll Cover

Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Intermediate/Advanced clinic may include:

  • Negotiating trail obstacles (i.e. rock gardens, roots, logs)
  • Steep transitions
  • Drops
  • High speed cornering
  • Technical climbing
  • Technical descending
  • Advanced braking
  • Reading the trail
  • Introduction to energy management & flow
  • Pumping for speed & air
  • Technical Switchbacks (where available)
  • Ratcheting & Trackstands
  • Visualization

The Schedule*

  • 8:45-9:00 Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
  • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
  • 9:15-9:45 Accelerated review of Fundamentals | With intermediate+advanced progressions
  • 9:45-12:00 Morning skills session | High-speed cornering, Switchbacks, drops, rock dodge, technical climbing & descending
  • 12:00-1:00  Lunch break | BYO
  • 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.

WOMEN'S ONLY Fundamentals Combo

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:

  • The Ready Position
  • Bike/Body Separation
  • Intro to Steep Transitions
  • Effective Braking
  • Braking for speed
  • Wheels lifts – Step-Ups
  • Shifting, Timing & Cadence
  • Negotiating trail obstacles
  • Turning / Switchbacks
  • Climbing + Descending
  • Dismounting
  • Mind skills
  • Steep Transitions, Roll-Downs
  • Reading trail and line choice
  • Using trail features for flow
  • Turning (Low Speed)
  • Ratcheting – how & when 
  • Track stands
  • Skinnies
  • Off-Camber Trails
  • Berms
  • Water crossings
  • Roots

The Schedule*

  • 8:45-9:00  Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
  • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
  • 9:15am – 11:15 Skills & drills | Learn, learn, learn
  • 11:15am – 12:15 Take it to the trail | Apply what you’ve learned
  • 12:15 – 1:30pm Lunch Break | Rest & Refuel
  • 1:30 – 1:45pm Fundamentals Skills | Rapid Review 
  • 1:45 – 3:45pm Coached Trail Ride | Sessioning & Skills Application
  • 3:45-4:00pm Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

Co-ed Fundamentals Combo

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:

  • The Ready Position
  • Bike/Body Separation
  • Intro to Steep Transitions
  • Effective Braking
  • Braking for speed
  • Wheels lifts – Step-Ups
  • Shifting, Timing & Cadence
  • Negotiating trail obstacles
  • Turning / Switchbacks
  • Climbing + Descending
  • Dismounting
  • Mind skills
  • Steep Transitions, Roll-Downs
  • Reading trail and line choice
  • Using trail features for flow
  • Turning (Low Speed)
  • Ratcheting – how & when 
  • Track stands
  • Skinnies
  • Off-Camber Trails
  • Berms
  • Water crossings
  • Roots

The Schedule*

  • 8:45-9:00  Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
  • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
  • 9:15am – 11:15 Skills & drills | Learn, learn, learn
  • 11:15am – 12:15 Take it to the trail | Apply what you’ve learned
  • 12:15 – 1:30pm Lunch Break | Rest & Refuel
  • 1:30 – 1:45pm Fundamentals Skills | Rapid Review 
  • 1:45 – 3:45pm Coached Trail Ride | Sessioning & Skills Application
  • 3:45-4:00pm Review, questions & next steps | #Ridelikeaninja

*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

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Women's Only Fundamentals Clinics

Level 1 - Here’s What We’ll Cover

Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Women’s Only Fundamentals Clinic may include:

  • The Ready Position
  • Bike/Body separation
  • Intro to Steep Transitions
  • Effective braking
  • Wheels lifts
  • Shifting + cadence
  • Negotiating trail obstacles
  • Turning / Switchbacks
  • Climbing + Descending
  • Dismounting
  • Mind skills

The Schedule*

  • 8:45-9:00  Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
  • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
  • 9:15am – 12:00 Skills, drills and application | Learn, learn, learn
  • 12:00-12:15 Review and next steps | #ridelikeaninja
 

*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.

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Co-ed Fundamentals Clinics

Level 1 - Here’s What We’ll Cover

Some of the skills taught and practiced in the Fundamentals Clinic may include:

  • The Ready Position
  • Bike/Body separation
  • Intro to Steep Transitions
  • Effective braking
  • Wheels lifts
  • Shifting + cadence
  • Negotiating trail obstacles
  • Turning / Switchbacks
  • Climbing + Descending
  • Dismounting
  • Mind skills

The Schedule*

  • 8:45-9:00  Meet your instructor  | Arrival at course venue + equipment check
  • 9:00-9:15 Let’s get started | Introductions
  • 9:15am – 12:00 Skills, drills and application | Learn, learn, learn
  • 12:00-12:15 Review and next steps | #ridelikeaninja
 

*Clinic schedule and skills covered may vary according to location and terrain.