MCMBA MTB Skills Clinic on Sunday May 16th 2027
- Date Sun 16th May 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Novi, Michigan
- Price $180.14 - $211.94
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the MCMBA Mountain Bike Skills Clinic on Sunday, May 16th, 2027, in Novi, Oakland! This dynamic event is designed for mountain biking enthusiasts looking to elevate their skills and conquer the trails with confidence. From 9 AM to 4 PM at Novi Lakeshore Park, participants will receive personalized coaching in a supportive environment, with a 1:5 coach-to-rider ratio ensuring you get the attention you need to thrive.
Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate rider, this skills clinic will cover essential techniques such as braking, climbing, descending, and cornering. You’ll practice on grassy areas before hitting the dirt, allowing you to apply what you've learned in real trail conditions. With expert coaches ready to guide you through challenging skills like bunny hops and switchbacks, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to boost your biking abilities and connect with fellow riders in the vibrant biking community! Remember to bring your helmet, a well-functioning mountain bike, and your best "can-do" attitude!
Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate rider, this skills clinic will cover essential techniques such as braking, climbing, descending, and cornering. You’ll practice on grassy areas before hitting the dirt, allowing you to apply what you've learned in real trail conditions. With expert coaches ready to guide you through challenging skills like bunny hops and switchbacks, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to boost your biking abilities and connect with fellow riders in the vibrant biking community! Remember to bring your helmet, a well-functioning mountain bike, and your best "can-do" attitude!
Organiser's Description
MCMBA 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/]
Date:Sunday May 16, 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 SKILLS CLINIC!
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 JIMMIE 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 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
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/]
Date:Sunday May 16, 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 SKILLS CLINIC!
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 JIMMIE 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 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
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
-
MCMBA Member Clinic Fee
Incl. $11.14 Fee
Sun 16th May 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$180.14
OPENS 01 DECMCMBA member skills covered based 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 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 -
MCMBA Non-Member Clinic Fee
Incl. $12.94 Fee
Sun 16th May 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$211.94
OPENS 01 DECskills covered based 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 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
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
601 S Lake Dr, Pavillion #2 (near the bathrooms), Novi, 48377, MI, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
MCMBA MTB Skills Clinic on Sunday May 16th 2027
