Fundamentals Clinic - Rocky Knob

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Group Size

6 people per guide

Duration

3 hours

Fundamentals Group Clinic: Gain control and confidence on the trail.

MTB Skills Factory presents a clinic to help you learn, or refine fundamentals of mountain biking. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate rider who is looking to level up their bike control, fundamentals are the key for you to become a more confident rider. We will cover body positioning for downhill, braking techniques, efficient climbing, basic cornering skills, and lots of tips for specific obstacles on trails at Rocky Knob.

Who should take this clinic?

• This all - gender clinic is appropriate for riders who are beginner to intermediate riders. No mountain biking experience necessary, although general understanding of how to ride a bike and exposure to some trail riding previously will be beneficial. We also offer a womens only version of this clinic if you prefer that learning space.

• Beginner riders will benefit from getting started with correct technique, instantly making you more proficient and confident to handle more terrain safely.

• This is an excellent introduction to mountain bike instruction and will be an inclusive space for all abilities looking to gain more confidence on the trail.

Who are the instructors?

• Whitney Houck - PMBIA Level 2 "Air Instructor"

• Tiffany Litsey - PMBIA Level 2 "Air Instructor"

What to expect?

• We’ll start with an intro to listen to your previous experience and goals, then set expectations and a plan for the clinic.

• Then, we’ll move into a warmup and skills assessment, basically play for while, have fun, and get out bodies moving.

• The majority of the lesson will break down each elemental skill with a quick explanation, short demo, then LOTS of practice and individual feedback.

• We’ll be using both open areas (like the parking lot or the "saddle" area up on the trails) and individual trail features for practice time. After some time working in open areas, we’ll head out to practice on trails!