Fundamentals Group Clinic at DuPont State Forest

Gain control and confidence on the trail: MTB Skills Factory presents a clinic to help you get started with intentional skills! This clinic is targeted for beginners who are looking to level up their bike control, feel more confident, and tackle more terrain safely.

We will cover body positioning, braking techniques, efficient climbing, basic cornering skills, and speed control techniques with lot’s of time on trail in DuPont State Forest

• Who should take this clinic?

  • This 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.

  • 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?

  The Lead instructor for this clinic will be Whitney Houck, a certified Level 2 “AIR Instructor” through the PMBIA. Read Whitney’s full profile

• 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 grass field near the parking lot) and individual trail features for practice time. After some time working in the grass field, we’ll head out to practice on trails!

• Cost

  $150 per person

• DuPont State Forest

  DuPont State Forest is a free access trail system. No additional trail access fees are needed.

• What to bring

  Required for this lesson:
  

  • A bicycle in good working order. E-bikes are not allowed in DuPont State Forest

  • Helmets are required, full-face or half shell are acceptable

  • Water and food to last the duration of your lesson

  • Closed toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or crocs)

  • Optional (but highly recommended) equipment:
    Knee Pads
    Gloves

Meeting Location:
Guion Farm Trailhead - DuPont State Park
3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739