The Ride Series MTB Skills Clinics: Bentonville

The Ride Series is different. Your expectations should be high as you enter the hospitality of our classroom setting. A comfortable Kijaro chair awaits your presence and the cover our 10×20 tents provides reprieve from the elements. Prepare yourself to be immersed in an environment that provides the perfect opportunity for you to be open to embracing and practicing the proper technique. Instant feedback from our coaching staff will have you progressing like never before! Are YOU ready??

MTB ESSENTIALS: SATURDAY 8-10

MTB ESSENTIALS is perfect for the majority of riders out there. This session will cover everything you need to get dialed in for years to come. It all comes down to the basics and having the ability to get multiple reps in our ground school environment is key.

Our team of coaches will explain the rationale behind the technique, demonstrate it, then guide you through it. This instant feedback by coaches with years of real world riding and racing experience is instrumental in your growth during this session.

Topics covered:

Classroom

– Basic Bike Setup

– Body Positioning Overview

Technique

– Body Positioning

– Dynamic Braking

– Intro to Cornering

We GUARANTEE a massive boost in confidence and fun on the trail! The best upgrade to ANY bike is a BETTER RIDER!

JUMP BASICS: 

We get it, everyone wants to jump! However, most people don’t embrace the technique AND psychology behind doing it well. You have to understand the what and why before you can start to build confidence with the how, that’s what this session is for. Not only will you build a solid understanding of what NEEDS to happen, you’ll also get plenty of reps working through the steps of how it needs to happen, all in a safe and controlled environment.

Topics Covered:

Riders will get plenty of reps on multiple takeoffs/landings and Rich will work through multiple rounds of video so you can see exactly what’s working and what isn’t.

JUMP PROGRESSION Session: Ground School and Skills Park Jumpline

This event is all about getting comfortable in the air. That starts with a solid understanding of what it takes to get into the air properly. It’s also critical to get as MANY reps as possible in a controlled environment and that’s what the TRS ground school setting gives you.

Our Pro level coaches break down the dynamics involved with jumping a bike. Based on over 70 years experience, they guide you through their real world experience and give you key insight and cues on what to do and also what not to do.

After showcasing the proper technique, you’ll work through a series of reps and the distance will incrementally increase as your comfort level increases. Analysis and feedback using slow motion video will have you “busting big” in no time.

There’s no substitute for experience when it comes to jumping a bike. The only problem is that experience in the right setting can be hard to come by. You’ll get tons reps on our jump lines and receive valuable feedback in the moment.
RIDERS MUST HAVE:
– Experience jumping
– Full suspension bikes with suspension in working order
– Full safety gear including pads (Full Face helmet not required, but suggested)

This class is intended for riders with jump experience and will move at a specified pace. Coaching staff reserves the right to hold riders to pre determined distances based on performance.

Please reach out if you are unsure if this class is a proper fit for you.

DROP PROGRESSION Session: Ground School and Skills Park drops

The Drop Progression session is designed to help riders overcome fear and build competence when tackling drops. Through a structured, step-by-step approach, participants learn essential techniques such as body positioning, bike control, and speed management. Starting with small, manageable features, the course gradually introduces more challenging drops, ensuring riders develop the necessary skills and confidence to handle various trail scenarios. By focusing on progressive learning and practical application, this course aims to transform apprehension into mastery, enabling riders to navigate drops with assurance and control.