MCMBA MTB Fundamentals Skills Clinic (September 21, 2025)
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Novi, Michigan
- Price $170.60 - $207.70
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting MCMBA MTB Fundamentals Skills Clinic on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Novi Lakeshore Park in Oakland! This dynamic event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM and is perfect for mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence on the trails or an intermediate rider eager to refine your skills, this clinic offers a supportive environment to enhance your mountain biking journey.
Led by certified instructors Vikki Brown and Lisa Flores-Johnson, participants will dive into essential skills such as body positioning, braking techniques, and mastering cornering. With small group sizes capped at 10 riders, you'll receive personalized instruction that caters to your skill level. Enjoy a day filled with light snacks, beverages, and a complimentary lunch, making it a fun and social experience! Don't miss this opportunity to improve your balance and confidence on the bike, tackle those tricky trails with ease, and connect with fellow biking enthusiasts. Get ready to unleash your potential and ride with joy!
Led by certified instructors Vikki Brown and Lisa Flores-Johnson, participants will dive into essential skills such as body positioning, braking techniques, and mastering cornering. With small group sizes capped at 10 riders, you'll receive personalized instruction that caters to your skill level. Enjoy a day filled with light snacks, beverages, and a complimentary lunch, making it a fun and social experience! Don't miss this opportunity to improve your balance and confidence on the bike, tackle those tricky trails with ease, and connect with fellow biking enthusiasts. Get ready to unleash your potential and ride with joy!
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 September 21, 2025
TIME: 9 AM - 4 PM
LOCATION: Novi Lakeshore Park - Tree Farm (Pavilion #2 near soccer field and bathrooms [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 snacks and beverages provided. MCMBA will provide lunch.
The event is capped at 10 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 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 and Lisa Flores-Johnson.
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 extra water on hand. We look forward to seeing you there!
Skills covered in this clinic:
Ready Positions
Bike/Body separation
Roll downs
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 September 21, 2025
TIME: 9 AM - 4 PM
LOCATION: Novi Lakeshore Park - Tree Farm (Pavilion #2 near soccer field and bathrooms [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 snacks and beverages provided. MCMBA will provide lunch.
The event is capped at 10 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 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 and Lisa Flores-Johnson.
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 extra water on hand. We look forward to seeing you there!
Skills covered in this clinic:
Ready Positions
Bike/Body separation
Roll downs
Effective braking
Wheels lifts
Shifting + cadence
Negotiating trail obstacles
Turning / Switchbacks
Climbing + Descending
Dismounting
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MCMBA MTB Fundamentals Skills Clinic (September 21, 2025)
