Mcmba Summer Mtb Skills Clinic
About this race
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
Pick your distance
Cycling
MCMBA Member Fundamental Skills Clinic
Skills potentially being covered: 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
MCMBA Non-Member Fundamental Skills Clinic
Skills potentially being covered: 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
MCMBA Member Intermediate Skills Clinic
Skills potentially being covered along with some trail application are listed below: Ready Positions Bike/Body separation 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
MCMBA Non-Member Intermediate Skills Clinic
Skills potentially being covered along with some trail application are listed below: Ready Positions Bike/Body separation 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
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Northville.
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, 15 Northville events
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