TBF MTB Clinic - Off Road Mountain Biking

The TBF Mountain Bike Clinic offers an immersive experience for riders of all skill levels, catering to both beginners looking to hone their basics and intermediate cyclists aiming to elevate their trail riding prowess. The clinic is designed around professional coaching sessions that include a series of drills and skills clinics, culminating in practical application through a dirt-crit practice race, group rides on diverse trails, and social refreshments.
For those starting out at the Level 1 Clinic, expect an introduction to essential equipment, bike setup, and trail etiquette. Coaches will guide participants through gear selection, cadence techniques, shifting strategies, and crucial balance skills such as body positioning, pedal technique, and grip pressure control. Additionally, riders will learn vital starts and stops including mounting and dismounting safely, power starts, braking techniques for speed control, emergency stops, and mastering the nuances of cornering on various surfaces with different tire pressures.
The Level 2 Clinic builds upon these fundamentals by delving into advanced topics like terrain reading to understand trail flow, line selection strategies that include set-up and speed management, passing techniques involving verbal communication and acceleration skills. Riders will also tackle climbing and descending challenges focusing on pedal technique, cadence control, and body movement for efficiency. The clinic includes sessions on clearing obstacles and drop-offs, as well as specialized training in sand riding and jumping techniques.
Participants can expect to explore a wide variety of trail conditions including granite boulders, jumps, rock gardens, and more under the guidance of TBF coaches who will share insights into their favorite trails and local spots. Each clinic is complemented by Clif Bar snacks and FLUID fuel during breaks, ensuring riders stay energized throughout the day.
The event schedule kicks off at 9 a.m. with welcome remarks from the coaching staff followed by discussions on equipment, apparel choices for safety and maintenance needs. After warming up with several laps around the course, participants will dive into detailed drills and skills sessions interspersed with short breaks to rest and ask questions. The clinic concludes at noon with an afternoon coached ride along local trails such as Granite Beach where new techniques can be put into practice.
For further details on custom individual or group mountain bike clinics, interested riders are encouraged to contact [email protected] for personalized training options.
This comprehensive approach ensures that every participant leaves the TBF Mountain Bike Clinic with not only improved technical skills but also a deeper understanding of trail riding etiquette and safety practices.