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SERIES ONE: JUNE 14-15, 2025

SERIES TWO: AUGUST 2-3, 2025

SKILLS LEARNING WILL INCLUDE:

• MTB Fundamentals (Level: Introduction).
• MTB Cornering for Berms, Flats, and Switchbacks (Levels: Introduction to Intermediate)
• MTB Wheel Lifts for Trail Obstacles — Front, Rear, Level, Quarter Punch, Bunny Hop (Levels: Introduction to Intermediate)
• Introduction to MTB Drops and Jumps (Level: Advanced)

MTB Fundamentals at WinMan Trails, WI — 

July 19 from 9:00 AM to Noon 

Long-term fun, success, and growth in mountain biking starts with a solid fundamental skill base that connects these skills for casual riding all the way through tech riding and big sends. MTB Fundamentals is a required prerequisite for the MTB Drops & Jumps mini clinic.

• Pressure Control: Light hands and heavy feet — Hips, Legs and Feet direct the bike and Hands and arms guide the bike, while eyes and chin point the bike. Pressure control provides the constant input bikes require to stay on a desired line. 
• Speed: Walking; jogging; running.
• Eyes, Fingers & Feet.
• Ready Positions.
• Bike & Body Separation: Front, back and Side-to-side.
• Pedals & Cranks: Level to ground.
• Braking: Modulation with bracing Leg; Emergency to standard.
• Vision: Eyes & Chin.
• Steering: Turning bars; leaning bike and turning bars; leaning bike and body.
• Gearing, Cadence & Shifting: Struggle vs flow.
• Timing & Coordination: Speed and skill steps create variables.

MTB Cornering for Berms, Flats, and Switchbacks Mini Clinic at WinMan Trails

July 19 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Every mountain bike trail has dozens of turns. Whether riding XC, enduro, downhill, or casually—cornering well and wisely will shave racing time, help you descend faster and more safely, as well as create tons more riding enjoyment.

• Flat 180° Corners
• Berm Corners
• Switchbacks
• Slalom

MTB Wheel Lifts for Trail Obstacles — 

Front, Rear, Level, Quarter Punch, Manual ,

and Bunny Hop at WinMan Trails

July 20 from 9:00 AM to Noon 

Whether it's simply rocks, roots, trail debris, or one of the many man made trail skills features, being able to direct your bike on, over, or around them makes riding a lot more fun.

• Front Wheel Lift
• Rear Wheel Lift
• Level Wheel Lift
• Quarter Punch
• Manual Wheel Lift
• Bunny Hop

Introduction to MTB Drops & Jumps at WinMan Trails 

*****MTB Fundamentals is a required prerequisite for attending this mini clinic*****

July 20 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

More and more trails are adding drops and jumps. Learning the key fundamentals for each is important for success and safety, as well as helping you decide if getting your wheels off the ground this way is right for you. In this mini clinic you will learn the basics of drops and jumps on flatland, using ramps to minimize risk, enhance learning, and provide lots of repetition.

*****MTB Fundamentals is a required prerequisite for attending this mini clinic*****

• Roll Down
• Roll Down Lunge
• Drops
• Table Top Jumps