MCMBA MTB Skills Clinic on Sunday May
About this race
MCMBA Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
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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)
Learn more at 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, 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
Pick your distance
Cycling
MCMBA Member clinic fee
MCMBA 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
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
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Novi.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Novi events
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