MCMBA MTB Skills Clinic on Sunday May 17th 2026

Come ride and celebrate with us!

Join the MCMBA for an unforgettable Women’s International Ride Day at the brand‑new Legacy Park MTB trails in Northville, MI. We’re kicking off a day dedicated to women who ride—and everyone who loves the joy of being on two wheels.

This FREE event is all about community, confidence, and fun. Whether you’re brand new to mountain biking or a seasoned shredder, Legacy Park’s three unique trail sections mean there’s a perfect group ride waiting for you. Bring your friends, bring your stoke, and let’s roll.

This is an event to celebrate women who ride but we welcome riders of all ages and backgrounds; kids are invited too, as long as they’re accompanied by an adult. All we ask is that everyone respects the space, the pace, and the spirit of the day—lifting up and celebrating the incredible women in our riding community.

Bonus perks:

• Free swag for all our women riders (sorry fellas—this one’s for the ladies!)

• On‑site support from local bike shops

• Local businesses and vendors to explore between rides

• Free breakfast provided by Trek of Walled Lake (show up early as this isn't Timmie's or Dunkin- we're talking freshly cooked eggs, bacon, pancakes and burritos!!)

-Free lunch provided by Clever Fox Cyclery (burgers, hotdogs, veggie options)

-There will be coffee truck on site, Foster's Roasters, coffee beverages for purchase.

Want to level up your skills? Stick around for our optional paid add‑on clinic in the afternoon. You’ll get hands‑on coaching in small groups, covering essential bike‑handling techniques with guidance from four BICP‑certified coaches. We will start the clinic with fundamental skills and then move to specific skills, such as Jumps, Drops, Berms and Advanced Cornering. (Clinics are for female riders only)

Come for the trails, stay for the vibes. Let’s make this a day full of connection, empowerment, and pure riding joy.

We have shirts available for purchase from Daylight Brand here: https://daylightbrand.com/collections/mcmba

MCMBA Women's MTB Clinic - June 14th 9am to 4pm

Clever Fox Cyclery and Trek Bicycle of Wallked Lake

To join MCMBA for discounts on this and future events and to support our efforts to support our trails and biking community, please join here - http://mcmba.org/membership/

Dates: Sunday June 14th, 2026

Time: 9 AM - 4 PM

Location: Legacy Park ESC building/pavillion in Northville.

Learn more at MCMBA.ORG

Welcome to the MCMBA Women's Skills Clinic!

Our clinics are designed to be inclusive and are open to all genders. Whether you're seeking confidence on the trails or an intermediate rider aiming to learn new or tune your techniques, this clinic is tailored to empower and elevate your mountain biking journey.

Over the course of our session, we'll delve into various mtb skills (see list in blue below). Led by certified instructors, we prioritize a supportive and encouraging environment where you can push your limits, conquer challenges, and connect with fellow riders. Get ready to embrace the thrill of the trails, and unleash your full potential on two wheels!

Small group instruction 5 riders per group. Light snacks and water available. Lunch provided by MCMBA.

Do you want to smoothly ride trails, ride roots and rocks with consistency and make that steep climb that gets you every time? Do you blast through trails with speed but then have trouble when attempting things more slowly? Do you want to be safer and have more fun on your bike? Learn and practice some essential and/or intermediate skills of mountain biking that will allow you to roll through your favorite trail with more ease. Improve balance and confidence on your bike to keep those wheels rolling, then progress to the next level under the supervision of certified mountain bike instructors.

Helmet and bike required. Flat pedals strongly recommended.

This clinic will have skills practice in the field as well as trail sessioning depending on time allowed and application.

Skills potentially covered in this clinic based on time and riders ability:

Ready Positions

Bike/Body separation

Braking, shifting

Climbing, descending

Ratcheting

Small circles

Switchbacks

Cornering

Front and rear wheel lift

Rolldown and rolldown lunge

Skinnies

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

Intro to jumping