MCMBA MTB Fundamentals Skills Clinic (May 18, 2025)
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Novi, Michigan
- Price $170.60 - $207.70
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at the MCMBA MTB Fundamentals Skills Clinic on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Novi Lakeshore Park in Oakland! This exciting event, running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, is designed for mountain biking enthusiasts of all skill levels, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your techniques. With a focus on essential skills such as body positioning, braking techniques, and navigating obstacles, this clinic promises to enhance your confidence and performance on the trails.
Led by certified instructors in small groups of five, participants will receive personalized guidance and support in a friendly environment. Enjoy a light breakfast, snacks, and a delicious lunch provided by Trek Bicycles of Walled Lake, while you connect with fellow riders and share your passion for mountain biking. This is your chance to conquer challenges, improve your balance, and unleash your full potential on two wheels! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off your biking season in style—register today and get ready to ride!
Led by certified instructors in small groups of five, participants will receive personalized guidance and support in a friendly environment. Enjoy a light breakfast, snacks, and a delicious lunch provided by Trek Bicycles of Walled Lake, while you connect with fellow riders and share your passion for mountain biking. This is your chance to conquer challenges, improve your balance, and unleash your full potential on two wheels! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off your biking season in style—register today and get ready to ride!
Organiser's Description
MCMBA FUNDAMENTALS MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLINIC
SPONSORED BY SOUTH LYON CYCLE [https://www.southlyoncycle.com/], CLEVER FOX CYCLERY [https://www.cleverfoxbikes.com/], AND TREK BICYCLE OF WALLKED LAKE [https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/walled_lake/]
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 18, 2025
TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Novi Lakeshore Park - Tree Farm (Pavilion #3 near trailhead [https://maps.app.goo.gl/vnvUBhCnke1wRogG7])
Learn more at MCMBA.ORG [http://mcmba.org]
Welcome to the MCMBA Fundamentals Skills Clinic!
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!
Small group instruction, 5 riders per group. Light breakfast, snacks, and water available. Lunch provided by Trek Bicycles of Walled Lake [https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/walled_lake/].
The event is capped at 15 people, the above totals will change as we get more members or non-members signed up. Please take the option to be put on the waitlist if your price category is 'at capacity'.
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 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, and Melissa Colflesh
Helmet and bike required. Flat pedals strongly recommended.
Clinic will have skills in the morning, a break for you to eat whatever lunch/snacks you bring, and then session the trail. We will have extra water on hand. We look forward to seeing you there!
Skills covered in this clinic:
Ready Positions
Bike/Body separation
Intro to Steep Transitions
Effective braking
Wheels lifts
Shifting + cadence
Negotiating trail obstacles
Turning / Switchbacks
Climbing + Descending
Dismounting
SPONSORED BY SOUTH LYON CYCLE [https://www.southlyoncycle.com/], CLEVER FOX CYCLERY [https://www.cleverfoxbikes.com/], AND TREK BICYCLE OF WALLKED LAKE [https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/walled_lake/]
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 18, 2025
TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Novi Lakeshore Park - Tree Farm (Pavilion #3 near trailhead [https://maps.app.goo.gl/vnvUBhCnke1wRogG7])
Learn more at MCMBA.ORG [http://mcmba.org]
Welcome to the MCMBA Fundamentals Skills Clinic!
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!
Small group instruction, 5 riders per group. Light breakfast, snacks, and water available. Lunch provided by Trek Bicycles of Walled Lake [https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/walled_lake/].
The event is capped at 15 people, the above totals will change as we get more members or non-members signed up. Please take the option to be put on the waitlist if your price category is 'at capacity'.
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 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, and Melissa Colflesh
Helmet and bike required. Flat pedals strongly recommended.
Clinic will have skills in the morning, a break for you to eat whatever lunch/snacks you bring, and then session the trail. We will have extra water on hand. We look forward to seeing you there!
Skills covered in this clinic:
Ready Positions
Bike/Body separation
Intro to Steep Transitions
Effective braking
Wheels lifts
Shifting + cadence
Negotiating trail obstacles
Turning / Switchbacks
Climbing + Descending
Dismounting
MCMBA MTB Fundamentals Skills Clinic (May 18, 2025)
