MCMBA Summer MTB Skills Clinic

MCMBA Mountain Bike Skills Clinics To join MCMBA for discounts on this and future events and to support our efforts to support our trails and biking community, please join here - https://mcmba.org/membership/ Date:Sunday July 12th, 2026 Time: 9 AM - 4 PM Location: Legacy Park Essential Services Building Pavilion in Northville MI Learn more at MCMBA.ORG Welcome to the MCMBA Skills Clinics! Ready to level up your season? Stop "surviving" the trails and start thriving on them! Whether you want to clear that stubborn rock garden, nail a steep climb, or finally feel in control during fast descents, our inclusive MTB clinic is for you. Why Join Us? · 1:5 Ratio: You get personalized attention from 5 pro coaches. · All Skill Levels: We group you by ability (Beginner to Intermediate). · Real Skills: We practice on the grass, then take it straight to the dirt. The Coaches: Vikki, Lisa, Melissa, and Crystal are ready to help you unleash your full potential on two wheels. Limit: 20 Riders Must haves: Helmet, properly functioning mountain bike, and a "can-do" attitude! (Flat pedals = your best friend for this one). We will cover some skills on the grassy areas and some skills will be covered on the trail. Skills potentially being covered in the Fundamentals Skills Clinic along with some trail application are listed below: Ready Positions Bike/Body separation Braking, shifting Climbing, descending Ratcheting Small circles Switchbacks Cornering Front and rear wheel lift Rolldown and rolldown lunge Skinnies Rock dodge Skills potentially being covered in the Intermediate Skills Clinic along with some trail application are listed below: Level lift 1/4 punch front wheel lift Track Stand Advanced braking Intermediate cornering Steep descents (if the trail has this available) Berm cornering (if the trail has berms) Basic pumping (if pump section or track is available) Intro to drops Trail manual Bunny hop Intro to jumping