Upcoming Events & Classes
Crashing Carefully (and other indoor drills)
Yes! There is a way to crash or bail with more safety and grace. Let us teach you! Because mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport and one way people get really good at riding is by getting really good at crashing.
In this indoor workshop, students will have the chance to practice skills for staying safe when crashes happen with the use of our squishy gymnastics pads and expert instruction by Coach Angi. Come join us so we can help you increase your fun while reducing your risk of injury with this helpful class.
We can also use the manual trainer indoors to practice a variety of wheel lifts with a helpful tool. So we have a variety of topics to cover all while covered and out of the winter elements.
All you need to bring is your helmet and a willingness to learn while having some fun. You can bring a bike if you want to but it won’t be necessary.
Options:
Thursday, January 29th at 5pm
Friday, Feb 13th at 5pm
*These are two options for the same workshop, students do not need to attend both.
For more information and to register click here
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
Crashing Carefully (and other indoor drills)
Yes! There is a way to crash or bail with more safety and grace. Let us teach you! Because mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport and one way people get really good at riding is by getting really good at crashing.
In this indoor workshop, students will have the chance to practice skills for staying safe when crashes happen with the use of our squishy gymnastics pads and expert instruction by Coach Angi. Come join us so we can help you increase your fun while reducing your risk of injury with this helpful class.
We can also use the manual trainer indoors to practice a variety of wheel lifts with a helpful tool. So we have a variety of topics to cover all while covered and out of the winter elements.
All you need to bring is your helmet and a willingness to learn while having some fun. You can bring a bike if you want to but it won’t be necessary.
Options:
Thursday, January 29th at 5pm
Friday, Feb 13th at 5pm
*These are two options for the same workshop, students do not need to attend both.
For more information and to register click here
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
Injury Prevention Workshop #2: Stronger Shoulders on the Bike; Stability, Control & Injury Prevention
Radical Roots MTB has teamed up with Achieve Your Peak Physio to bring you 3 Winter Workshops to address three problem areas riders face. The goal of these indoor / off-the-bike workshops is to to understand these common problems and prevent these from keeping you off your bike or fully enjoying your ride.
Injury Prevention Workshop #1: Back Pain on the Bike; Neck, Upper Back & Lower Back - Thursday, January 22nd @ 4:30pm
Please bring a Yoga Mat to this workshop
Injury Prevention Workshop #2: Stronger Shoulders on the Bike; Stability, Control & Injury Prevention - Thursday, February 19th @ 4:30pm
Injury Prevention Workshop #3: Injury-Proof Knees for Mountain Bikers; Climb and Descend Without Pain - Thursday, March 19th @ 4:30pm
For more information and to register click here
MTB 302: Pumptrack Foundations and Progressions
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for catching air (and landing safely) and who want to learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. We are big believers in the benefits of riding a pumptrack in order to hone your jumping (and many other) skills. A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping" (generating momentum) by dynamic body movements, instead of pedaling. The art of pumping is dynamic, powerful, and fun. If done properly, pumping helps a rider gain momentum without pedaling, which increases flow and efficiency on any bike - a perfect foundation for jumping.
Gear Gathering + Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch for Shifting Gears Wild Women’s Week
Join Radical Roots MTB for our Shifting Gears Wild Women Week Celebration at The Bike Ranch on March 5th, all ages are welcome from 4:30-6:30pm and adults, 18+, are welcome until 8:30pm.
The Bike Ranch (TBR) is a privately owned, covered pumptrack just outside of town and a perfect venue for practicing bike handling skills and connecting with our community. All levels are welcomed and Radical Roots MTB will have some coaches on hand to offer pointers for safe, fun progression.
We will also be hosting a "Gear Gathering" throughout the night so if you have some new or slightly used cycling gear that you want to pass along (clothing, knee pads, shoes, gloves, etc) we will stage a specially designed "shopping spree" to help riders get and give gear. All sizes are welcome as there will be kids and adults attending.
Along with any gear you want to donate, don't forget to bring some warm layers and a helmet, bring a bike or borrow one from The Bike Ranch demo fleet. The ideal bike for TBR is a BMX or Dirt Jump/Pumptrack bike so leave your MTBs at home. Come alone or bring some friends, parking is tight so carpooling is encouraged.
We suggest a $5-$10 donation for the venue but no registration or sign-ups are required. We'll have a bonfire going to keep us warm between riding laps on the track and your gracious hosts, Radical Roots MTB and Shifting Gears will have snacks and refreshments to keep you fueled.
You are NOT going to want to miss this fun bike-centric party at The Bike Ranch with a Gear Gathering
About The Bike Ranch:
Located at 3489 Y Road, Bellingham, WA, right across the street from Glen Echo Gardens
The Bike Ranch exists to provide a fun, safe, and out-of-the-elements bike riding experience for the community.
If you are new to, or unfamiliar with, visiting The Bike Ranch, please review important information regarding this special venue here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
MTB 302: Pumptrack Foundations and Progressions
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for catching air (and landing safely) and who want to learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. We are big believers in the benefits of riding a pumptrack in order to hone your jumping (and many other) skills. A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping" (generating momentum) by dynamic body movements, instead of pedaling. The art of pumping is dynamic, powerful, and fun. If done properly, pumping helps a rider gain momentum without pedaling, which increases flow and efficiency on any bike - a perfect foundation for jumping.
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
Injury Prevention Workshop #3: Injury-Proof Knees for Mountain Bikers; Climb and Descend Without Pain
Radical Roots MTB has teamed up with Achieve Your Peak Physio to bring you 3 Winter Workshops to address three problem areas riders face. The goal of these indoor / off-the-bike workshops is to to understand these common problems and prevent these from keeping you off your bike or fully enjoying your ride.
Injury Prevention Workshop #1: Back Pain on the Bike; Neck, Upper Back & Lower Back - Thursday, January 22nd @ 4:30pm
Please bring a Yoga Mat to this workshop
Injury Prevention Workshop #2: Stronger Shoulders on the Bike; Stability, Control & Injury Prevention - Thursday, February 19th @ 4:30pm
Injury Prevention Workshop #3: Injury-Proof Knees for Mountain Bikers; Climb and Descend Without Pain - Thursday, March 19th @ 4:30pm
For more information and to register click here
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
MTB 302: Pumptrack Foundations and Progressions
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for catching air (and landing safely) and who want to learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. We are big believers in the benefits of riding a pumptrack in order to hone your jumping (and many other) skills. A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping" (generating momentum) by dynamic body movements, instead of pedaling. The art of pumping is dynamic, powerful, and fun. If done properly, pumping helps a rider gain momentum without pedaling, which increases flow and efficiency on any bike - a perfect foundation for jumping.
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
Intro to Night Riding
Interested in mountain biking all winter long but shorter days are cramping your style?
Looking for a new way to experience old or familiar trails?
Want to meet new people who also love doing fun (exhilarating? scary?) things?
Welcome to night riding!
Radical Roots MTB is teaming up with Outbound Lighting to provide an introductory night-ride with experienced instructors and top-of-line lights to demo.
Riding at night is spooky and can be intimidating, we get it!
That’s why we welcome you to join our professional (and super stoked) instructors on classic Galbraith trails for an adventurous learning experience. Come see for yourself what the night-riding craze is all about.
For more information and to register click here
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
Ladies* Night at The Bike Ranch
It's that time of year again for toasty bonfires, perfect dirt, pump track shredding under the lights, and fun with friends because it's the season for Ladies* Nights at The Bike Ranch!
All ages are welcome 4:30-6:30pm and everyone 18+ are welcome from 6:30-8:30pm.
With a casual open-house style you can come whenever and there are no sign-ups.
Bring some warm layers and a helmet, come alone or invite some friends to join, bring a bike or borrow one (ideally a BMX or dirt jump bike if you have one but there will be a few loaner bikes people can share too), bring some beverages for yourself or to share, we just want to ride with you and cheer you on. Please review important information regarding The Bike Ranch here.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
*Open to riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (Women, Trans, Femme, Non-Binary)
MTB 203: Roll-Downs and Drops Foundations and Progressions
This intermediate course is designed to get students progressing their skills for roll-downs and drops on some of our favorite features for learning on Galbraith Mountain. This class is a perfect next-step for taking all the skills you’ve learned in our “grassroom” sessions (at a local park) to practice in real-life scenarios on the trails. You probably know how much “sessioning” features can help you progress so that’s what this class is all about. If you didn’t know, “sessioning” is when you repeat a particular section of trail, often one that is challenging, seems to interrupt flow, or is just rad, taking various approaches until you start to feel your confidence rise and technique improve. Plus, riding certain features repeatedly with our encouraging coaches along with some direct video feedback is super fun and will provide you with helpful support. So while this won’t be a ride that clocks a lot of miles, it’s sure to help you build your technique in a fun and constructive way.
MTB 304: On-Trail application: Jumps & Drops
This intermediate/advanced course is designed to get students progressing their skills for hitting jumps and catching air on some of our favorite features for learning on Galbraith Mountain. This class is a perfect next-step for taking all the skills you’ve learned in our “grassroom” (at a local park) and pumptrack sessions to practice in real-life scenarios on the trails. You probably know how much “sessioning” features can help you progress so that’s what this class is all about. If you didn’t know, “sessioning” is when you repeat a particular section of trail, often one that is challenging, seems to interrupt flow, or is just rad, taking various approaches until you start to feel your confidence rise and technique improve. Plus, riding certain features repeatedly with our encouraging coaches along with some direct video feedback is super fun and will provide you with helpful support. So while this won’t be a ride that clocks a lot of miles, it’s sure to help you build your technique in a fun and constructive way.
MTB 103: Trail Riding / Green Level
This is the final class in the 100 level series and is designed to maximize students’ on-trail practice of all the skills covered in MTB 101 & 102. We know that so much learning happens in our “grassroom” sessions at a local park but we also want our students to practice these skills in real-life trail scenarios.
MTB 203: Roll-Downs and Drops Foundations and Progressions
This intermediate course is designed to get students progressing their skills for roll-downs and drops on some of our favorite features for learning on Galbraith Mountain. This class is a perfect next-step for taking all the skills you’ve learned in our “grassroom” sessions (at a local park) to practice in real-life scenarios on the trails. You probably know how much “sessioning” features can help you progress so that’s what this class is all about. If you didn’t know, “sessioning” is when you repeat a particular section of trail, often one that is challenging, seems to interrupt flow, or is just rad, taking various approaches until you start to feel your confidence rise and technique improve. Plus, riding certain features repeatedly with our encouraging coaches along with some direct video feedback is super fun and will provide you with helpful support. So while this won’t be a ride that clocks a lot of miles, it’s sure to help you build your technique in a fun and constructive way.
MTB 303: Jumping Progressions
This intermediate/advanced course is designed to get students progressing their skills for hitting jumps and catching air on some of our favorite features for learning on Galbraith Mountain. This class is a perfect next-step for taking all the skills you’ve learned in our “grassroom” (at a local park) and pumptrack sessions to practice in real-life scenarios on the trails. You probably know how much “sessioning” features can help you progress so that’s what this class is all about. If you didn’t know, “sessioning” is when you repeat a particular section of trail, often one that is challenging, seems to interrupt flow, or is just rad, taking various approaches until you start to feel your confidence rise and technique improve. Plus, riding certain features repeatedly with our encouraging coaches along with some direct video feedback is super fun and will provide you with helpful support. So while this won’t be a ride that clocks a lot of miles, it’s sure to help you build your technique in a fun and constructive way.
MTB 102: Mountain Biking Foundations and Progressions
In this entry-level course, designed for riders who are new to the sport or new to mountain bike skills instruction, students can expect to learn a foundation of the skills needed to successfully ride their mountain bike off-road. Along with teaching you the foundations for a variety of necessary skills, your coach(es) will offer progressive successions for many skills as well. You can also expect some “fun” homework so you can continue building and refining your skills well after the session ends.
MTB 202: Technical Riding Foundations & Progressions
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for more technical skills and learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. Students can expect to cover a vast array of skills that are needed to successfully ride technical trails (blue and some black rated) in the safety of a controlled environment. Along with teaching you the foundations for a variety of necessary skills, your coach(es) will offer progressive successions for many skills as well. You can also expect some “fun” homework so you can continue building and refining your skills well after the session ends.
MTB 302: Pumping and Jumping Foundations and Progressions for Catching Air
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for catching air (and landing safely) and who want to learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. We are big believers in the benefits of riding a pumptrack in order to hone your jumping (and many other) skills. A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping" (generating momentum) by dynamic body movements, instead of pedaling. The art of pumping is dynamic, powerful, and fun. If done properly, pumping helps a rider gain momentum without pedaling, which increases flow and efficiency on any bike - a perfect foundation for jumping.
Radical Ripper Drop-in Classes
Drop-in classes for Junior Riders now available
Offering fun and safe opportunities for junior mountain bikers, ages 10-18
Variety of classes available at different locations around Bellingham
Led by a team of professional, experienced coaches (see Our Team)
Low student to coach ratios, rarely over 4:1 giving our students individual attention and great care
After registering you will be sent more information about meeting locations, times, coaches, and what to expect
Each class is $40/rider and usually 2-2.5 hours in length
Skill-building and trail riding at various locations throughout Bellingham for optimum learning experiences - mixing up skills and drills with trail rides.
Our fun and unique skill progression sessions will cover an array of topics such as; basics, cornering, wheel lifts, jumping, pumping, climbing, technical descending, proper braking and shifting, and more.
This program has historically been designed to serve riders who self-identify as WTFN-B (women/girls, trans, femme, and non-binary). However, we pride ourselves in prioritizing fun safe spaces for ALL riders and therefore will not turn anyone away who is interested in joining and contributing to these safe, inclusive spaces for all humans, regardless of gender.
For more information and to register click here
MTB 101: Intro to Mountain Biking
New to mountain biking or looking to try it out for the first time? Start here!
In this introductory course, designed for riders who are new to the sport, students can expect to learn a foundation for everything they need to prepare themselves for riding their mountain bike off-road. We offer many skills, drills, and tips in a fun and safe environment in hopes that your mountain bike journey starts on the right track.
MTB 301: Intro to Jumps
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for catching air (and landing safely) and who want to learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. Students can expect to cover a vast array of skills that are needed to successfully hit jumps (kickers, table tops, step-ups, gaps, etc). Along with teaching you the foundations for a variety of wheel lifts and jumps, your coach(es) will offer progressive successions for many skills needed to ride at higher speed as well. You can also expect some “fun” homework so you can continue building and refining your skills well after the session ends.
Transition Bikes Barrier Breaking Ride
These no-pressure group rides are open to everybody (experiencing barriers or not) and are led by a team of inclusive, patient, and enthusiastic coaches and allies. Transition Bikes is offering free demo bikes to folks who don't have access to a bike, so come an hour before the ride to get set-up. These no-drop rides are 1-1.5 hours in length and end with a post-ride hangout at The Outpost.
MTB 204: Trail Riding / Blue Level
This is the final class in the 200-level series and is designed to maximize students’ on-trail practice of all the skills covered in MTB 201, 202, & 203. We know that lots of learning happens in our “grassroom” sessions at a local park but we also want our students to practice these skills in real-life trail scenarios. By piecing together all the skills you worked on in the 200-level series you will start to feel the thrill of flowing blue trails with confidence and ease. Plus, riding these local trails with our encouraging coaches is super fun, and will provide you with helpful support like spotting (where possible) and a “tow-in” (or wheel to follow) through sections of trail.
Optimize Your Brakes & Drivetrain Workshop
Unlock Your Mountain Bike's Potential!
Are you ready to demystify your mountain biking suspension and take your riding to new heights? Let us help you gain confidence on the trails with our immersive 3-hour workshop designed to enhance your riding experience.
Optimize Your Mountain Bike Suspension Workshop Powered by: SRAM & ROCKSHOX
Unlock Your Mountain Bike's Potential!
Are you ready to demystify your mountain biking suspension and take your riding to new heights? Let us help you gain confidence on the trails with our immersive 3-hour workshop designed to enhance your riding experience.
MTB 303: Jumping Progressions
This intermediate/advanced course is designed to get students progressing their skills for hitting jumps and catching air on some of our favorite features for learning on Galbraith Mountain. This class is a perfect next-step for taking all the skills you’ve learned in our “grassroom” (at a local park) and pumptrack sessions to practice in real-life scenarios on the trails. You probably know how much “sessioning” features can help you progress so that’s what this class is all about. If you didn’t know, “sessioning” is when you repeat a particular section of trail, often one that is challenging, seems to interrupt flow, or is just rad, taking various approaches until you start to feel your confidence rise and technique improve. Plus, riding certain features repeatedly with our encouraging coaches along with some direct video feedback is super fun and will provide you with helpful support. So while this won’t be a ride that clocks a lot of miles, it’s sure to help you build your technique in a fun and constructive way.
Summer Camp #5
Summer Camp Registration Opens February 18th
Who doesn’t love summer? We get so pumped to spend the warm sunny days on our bikes with friends, we think you will too. Our Summer Camps are for riders ages 6-16. There will be options for one, two, and three day camps that run from 9am to 4pm throughout June, July and August.
MTB 204: Trail Riding / Blue Level
This is the final class in the 200-level series and is designed to maximize students’ on-trail practice of all the skills covered in MTB 201, 202, & 203. We know that lots of learning happens in our “grassroom” sessions at a local park but we also want our students to practice these skills in real-life trail scenarios. By piecing together all the skills you worked on in the 200-level series you will start to feel the thrill of flowing blue trails with confidence and ease. Plus, riding these local trails with our encouraging coaches is super fun, and will provide you with helpful support like spotting (where possible) and a “tow-in” (or wheel to follow) through sections of trail.
MTB 203: Roll-Downs and Drops Foundations and Progressions
This intermediate course is designed to get students progressing their skills for roll-downs and drops on some of our favorite features for learning on Galbraith Mountain. This class is a perfect next-step for taking all the skills you’ve learned in our “grassroom” sessions (at a local park) to practice in real-life scenarios on the trails. You probably know how much “sessioning” features can help you progress so that’s what this class is all about. If you didn’t know, “sessioning” is when you repeat a particular section of trail, often one that is challenging, seems to interrupt flow, or is just rad, taking various approaches until you start to feel your confidence rise and technique improve. Plus, riding certain features repeatedly with our encouraging coaches along with some direct video feedback is super fun and will provide you with helpful support. So while this won’t be a ride that clocks a lot of miles, it’s sure to help you build your technique in a fun and constructive way.
Summer Camp #4
Summer Camp Registration Opens February 18th
Who doesn’t love summer? We get so pumped to spend the warm sunny days on our bikes with friends, we think you will too. Our Summer Camps are for riders ages 6-16. There will be options for one, two, and three day camps that run from 9am to 4pm throughout June, July and August.
MTB 202: Technical Riding Foundations & Progressions
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for more technical skills and learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. Students can expect to cover a vast array of skills that are needed to successfully ride technical trails (blue and some black rated) in the safety of a controlled environment. Along with teaching you the foundations for a variety of necessary skills, your coach(es) will offer progressive successions for many skills as well. You can also expect some “fun” homework so you can continue building and refining your skills well after the session ends.
MTB 102: Mountain Biking Foundations and Progressions
In this entry-level course, designed for riders who are new to the sport or new to mountain bike skills instruction, students can expect to learn a foundation of the skills needed to successfully ride their mountain bike off-road. Along with teaching you the foundations for a variety of necessary skills, your coach(es) will offer progressive successions for many skills as well. You can also expect some “fun” homework so you can continue building and refining your skills well after the session ends.