MCMBA MTB Fundamental and Intermediate Skills Clinics on Sunday May 17th 2026
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Novi, Michigan
- Price $181.20 - $218.30
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready to elevate your mountain biking skills at the MCMBA Fundamental and Intermediate Skills Clinics on Sunday, May 17th, 2026! Held at the scenic Novi Lakeshore Park in Novi, Oakland, this exciting event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM and is perfect for riders of all levels looking to improve their technique and confidence on the trails.
Join fellow biking enthusiasts in a supportive atmosphere where you'll engage in hands-on learning about essential skills such as body positioning, braking techniques, and cornering mastery. With certified instructors guiding you, you’ll have the opportunity to practice both foundational and intermediate skills tailored to your experience level. The clinics are capped at 25 participants, ensuring personalized attention and a fun, interactive environment. Whether you want to conquer tricky terrains or simply enjoy a smoother ride, this is the perfect way to kick off your biking season! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with the biking community and unleash your full potential on two wheels!
Join fellow biking enthusiasts in a supportive atmosphere where you'll engage in hands-on learning about essential skills such as body positioning, braking techniques, and cornering mastery. With certified instructors guiding you, you’ll have the opportunity to practice both foundational and intermediate skills tailored to your experience level. The clinics are capped at 25 participants, ensuring personalized attention and a fun, interactive environment. Whether you want to conquer tricky terrains or simply enjoy a smoother ride, this is the perfect way to kick off your biking season! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with the biking community and unleash your full potential on two wheels!
Organiser's Description
MCMBA FUNDAMENTALS AND INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLINIC
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 - HTTP://MCMBA.ORG/MEMBERSHIP/ [http://mcmba.org/membership/]
DATES:Sunday May 17, 2026
TIME: 9 AM - 4 PM
LOCATION: Novi Lakeshore Park - Tree Farm (Pavillion #2 near the bathrooms)
Learn more at MCMBA.ORG [http://mcmba.org]
Welcome to the MCMBA Fundamental and Intermediate Skills Clinics!
Our clinics are designed to be inclusive and are open to all genders. Whether you're a beginner seeking confidence on the trails or an intermediate rider aiming to refine your techniques, this clinic is tailored to empower and elevate your mountain biking journey. We will group riders together by skill level as well as we are able.
Over the course of our session, we'll delve into essential skills such as body positioning, braking techniques, navigating obstacles, and mastering cornering. Led by certified instructors, we prioritize a supportive and encouraging environment where you can push your limits, conquer challenges, and connect with fellow riders. Get ready to embrace the thrill of the trails, and unleash your full potential on two wheels!
The event is capped at 25 people, the above totals will change as we get more members or non-members signed up.
Do you want to smoothly ride trails, ride roots and rocks with consistency and make that steep climb that gets you every time? Do you blast through trails with speed but then have trouble when attempting things more slowly? Do you want to be safer and have more fun on your bike? These clinics are what you need to get your season off to a great start. Learn and practice the foundational and/or intermediate skills of mountain biking that will allow you to roll through your favorite trail with more ease. Improve balance and confidence on your bike to keep those wheels rolling, then progress to the next level under the supervision of Coaches Vikki Brown, Lisa Flores-Johnson, Melissa Colflesh, Jimmie Colflesh and Crystal Sapp.
Helmet and bike required. Flat pedals strongly recommended.
Clinic will have skills in the morning, a break for lunch and then session the trail. We will have water and snacks on site that you are welcome to. We look forward to seeing you there!
Skills covered in the Fundamental clinic, depending on time and rider abilities:
Ready Positions
Bike/Body separation
Braking, shifting
Climbing, descending
Ratcheting
Small circles
Switchbacks
Cornering
Front and rear wheel lift
Rolldown and rolldown lunge
Skinnies
Skills covered in the Intermediate clinic, depending on time and rider abilities:
Front and rear wheel lift
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
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 - HTTP://MCMBA.ORG/MEMBERSHIP/ [http://mcmba.org/membership/]
DATES:Sunday May 17, 2026
TIME: 9 AM - 4 PM
LOCATION: Novi Lakeshore Park - Tree Farm (Pavillion #2 near the bathrooms)
Learn more at MCMBA.ORG [http://mcmba.org]
Welcome to the MCMBA Fundamental and Intermediate Skills Clinics!
Our clinics are designed to be inclusive and are open to all genders. Whether you're a beginner seeking confidence on the trails or an intermediate rider aiming to refine your techniques, this clinic is tailored to empower and elevate your mountain biking journey. We will group riders together by skill level as well as we are able.
Over the course of our session, we'll delve into essential skills such as body positioning, braking techniques, navigating obstacles, and mastering cornering. Led by certified instructors, we prioritize a supportive and encouraging environment where you can push your limits, conquer challenges, and connect with fellow riders. Get ready to embrace the thrill of the trails, and unleash your full potential on two wheels!
The event is capped at 25 people, the above totals will change as we get more members or non-members signed up.
Do you want to smoothly ride trails, ride roots and rocks with consistency and make that steep climb that gets you every time? Do you blast through trails with speed but then have trouble when attempting things more slowly? Do you want to be safer and have more fun on your bike? These clinics are what you need to get your season off to a great start. Learn and practice the foundational and/or intermediate skills of mountain biking that will allow you to roll through your favorite trail with more ease. Improve balance and confidence on your bike to keep those wheels rolling, then progress to the next level under the supervision of Coaches Vikki Brown, Lisa Flores-Johnson, Melissa Colflesh, Jimmie Colflesh and Crystal Sapp.
Helmet and bike required. Flat pedals strongly recommended.
Clinic will have skills in the morning, a break for lunch and then session the trail. We will have water and snacks on site that you are welcome to. We look forward to seeing you there!
Skills covered in the Fundamental clinic, depending on time and rider abilities:
Ready Positions
Bike/Body separation
Braking, shifting
Climbing, descending
Ratcheting
Small circles
Switchbacks
Cornering
Front and rear wheel lift
Rolldown and rolldown lunge
Skinnies
Skills covered in the Intermediate clinic, depending on time and rider abilities:
Front and rear wheel lift
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
Races
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Fundamentals MCMBA Member Clinic Fee
Incl. $11.20 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$181.20
MCMBA member skills covered based on time and rider abilities: bike body separation shifting, braking climbing and descending cornering ratcheting switchbacks small circles front wheel lift, rear wheel lift roll down and roll down lunge skinnies -
Fundamentals MCMBA Non-Member Clinic Fee
Incl. $13.30 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$218.30
skills covered based on time and rider abilities: bike body separation shifting, braking climbing and descending cornering ratcheting switchbacks small circles front wheel lift, rear wheel lift roll down and roll down lunge skinnies -
Intermediate MCMBA Member Clinic Fee
Incl. $11.20 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$181.20
MCMBA member skills covered based on time and rider ability: front wheel lift, rear wheel lift level lift track stand intermediate cornering 1/4 front wheel lift advanced braking steep descents (if trail allows for this) berm cornering (if trail has berms) pumping (if pump track or section is available) basic drops trail manual intro to jumping -
Intermediate MCMBA Non-Member Clinic Fee
Incl. $13.30 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$218.30
skills covered based on time and rider ability: front wheel lift, rear wheel lift level lift track stand intermediate cornering 1/4 front wheel lift advanced braking steep descents (if trail allows for this) berm cornering (if trail has berms) pumping (if pump track or section is available) basic drops trail manual intro to jumping
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601 S Lake Dr, Pavillion #2 (near the bathrooms), Novi, 48377, MI, United States
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