Build confidence and control on steep and technical descents in this focused descending skills clinic!
This session is designed to help riders improve their ability to safely and confidently navigate challenging downhill terrain. Learn techniques to improve line choice, body positioning, balance, braking control, and stability while riding steeper, more technical trails.
Riders will progress gradually through a variety of terrain and features in a supportive environment, helping build the skills and confidence needed to handle advanced descents with more control and less hesitation.
Whether you’re looking to feel more comfortable on steep terrain or wanting to ride technical descents more smoothly and efficiently, this clinic will help you develop the tools to descend with greater confidence and success on the trails!
Dates & Time
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location will be provided to all participants a few days prior to the clinic date.
Prerequisites
Mandatory: Each participant is required to have taken a skills clinic or lesson where they have learned and put into practice the fundamentals. Participants are required to understand body positioning, shifting, braking, looking where you want to go, and be able to preform bike body separation.
All participants are required to have a mountain bike in good working order (no hybrids or commuters). Absolutely no kickstands, toe cages, panniers or racks are permitted. Please review the FAQ for additional details on What to Wear/Bring.
Format
Each lesson will start in an open field with an introduction to the skill, static demo, on-bike demo, and participant practice. Each participant will then be evaluated for further skill advancement.
Important Notes!
This clinic is for Beginner+ to Intermediate riders. Review the Level Descriptions to ensure this clinic is right for you.
Minimum 8 participants required.
Groups may be combined to meet minimums and result in a co-ed group.
Certified instructors (PMBI/BICP Level 1 or 2) and experienced mountain bikers as assists.
Understand the Cancellation Policies.
Clinics listed are for folks who identify as woman, man, and non-binary. We have coaches and assists who identify as she, he, and they. Please reach out if you have any concerns or questions about participating.
Build confidence and control on steep and technical descents in this focused descending skills clinic!
This session is designed to help riders improve their ability to safely and confidently navigate challenging downhill terrain. Learn techniques to improve line choice, body positioning, balance, braking control, and stability while riding steeper, more technical trails.
Riders will progress gradually through a variety of terrain and features in a supportive environment, helping build the skills and confidence needed to handle advanced descents with more control and less hesitation.
Whether you’re looking to feel more comfortable on steep terrain or wanting to ride technical descents more smoothly and efficiently, this clinic will help you develop the tools to descend with greater confidence and success on the trails!
Dates & Time
Monday, July 13, 2026
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location will be provided to all participants a few days prior to the clinic date.
Prerequisites
Mandatory: Each participant is required to have taken a skills clinic or lesson where they have learned and put into practice the fundamentals. Participants are required to understand body positioning, shifting, braking, looking where you want to go, and be able to preform bike body separation.
All participants are required to have a mountain bike in good working order (no hybrids or commuters). Absolutely no kickstands, toe cages, panniers or racks are permitted. Please review the FAQ for additional details on What to Wear/Bring.
Format
Each lesson will start in an open field with an introduction to the skill, static demo, on-bike demo, and participant practice. Each participant will then be evaluated for further skill advancement.
Important Notes!
This clinic is for Beginner+ to Intermediate riders. Review the Level Descriptions to ensure this clinic is right for you.
Minimum 8 participants required.
Groups may be combined to meet minimums and result in a co-ed group.
Certified instructors (PMBI/BICP Level 1 or 2) and experienced mountain bikers as assists.
Understand the Cancellation Policies.
Clinics listed are for folks who identify as woman, man, and non-binary. We have coaches and assists who identify as she, he, and they. Please reach out if you have any concerns or questions about participating.
