
From the Organizer
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Date:Sunday May 17, 2026
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: Novi Lakeshore Park - Tree Farm (Pavillion #2 near the bathrooms)
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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, Jimmie, and Crystal are ready to help you unleash your full potential on two wheels.
Limit: 25 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
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros, and the trail community is one of the most welcoming in endurance sport.
XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across Midwest trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.
Coming Up
Singletrack Flyers Coach Training Clinic
Because Trails Ladies MTB Camp 2026
Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race
Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MCMBA MTB Skills Clinic on Sunday May 17th 2026
May 17, 2026