
From the Organizer
MCMBA Mountain Bike Skills Clinics
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Date:Sunday July 12th, 2026
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: Legacy Park Essential Services Building Pavilion in Northville MI
Learn more at MCMBA.ORG
Welcome to the MCMBA Skills Clinics!
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 Crystal 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 in the Fundamentals Skills Clinic 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
Rock dodge
Skills potentially being covered in the Intermediate Skills Clinic along with some trail application are listed below:
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
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Farmington, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
862 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MCMBA Summer MTB Skills Clinic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
25
Days to train
Coming Up
One Helluva Ride 2026
31 miles away
Wheelie Good Cause Ride at Patron Saints
54 miles away
Frankenmuth Fondo Ride
64 miles away
MARR
66 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
Cycling events range from casual gran fondos to competitive road races. What they share is the sustained effort of putting miles behind you under your own power.
It's a sport that rewards pacing judgment as much as raw fitness. If you're new to cycling events, a local bike shop fitting is worth the investment.
Gran fondo, century rides, and road races. Built around sustained effort and pacing judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MCMBA Summer MTB Skills Clinic
Jul 12, 2026