BMA Skills Clinic - Cornering

Schedule

Thu May 08 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Valmont Bike Park | Boulder, CO

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About this Event

WHO THIS CLINIC IS FOR

You’ve been mountain biking long enough to be comfortable on singletrack trails. You know how to shift and brake and are comfortable at a trail area like Betasso. You want to learn the skills you need to corner confidently.

DESCRIPTION

You’ve mastered a lot of skills, but now you’re looking to ride that twisty trail more smoothly or faster. In this clinic designed for adept riders, you’ll discover how to corner with confidence in tight switchbacks and rail corners at trail speeds. We will spend the beginning of the class reviewing Foundation skills.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Perform high-speed cornering
  • Tackle berms
  • Corner at low speeds for tight switchbacks
  • Master track stands
  • Develop vision to look through the turns

This is an intermediate class.

Maximum 10 students. No matter how you ride your bike, you're about to ride it better!

Clinics meet on the east side of Valmont Bike Park near the pavilion next to the dog park.

Start Time: 5:30 pm (please be there at 5:15 pm to allow ample prep time)

COST

We love to ride and we know that you do too so we try to keep our expenses low and then pass that savings onto our members. Our goal is to make our clinics accessible to everyone and to grow Boulder's awesome cycling community. Not a member? Sign up for $39/year and save!

BMA Members: $70

Non Members: $110

IMPORTANT INFO

  • All participants MUST wear a helmet. Gloves and addition padding is encouraged.
  • Please bring water, and weather appropriate clothing. Layers are a great idea!
  • Bring a trail-ready bike that is in good working order and fits you.
  • Minimum age to participate is 14 years old.
  • For permitting and planning purposes, you must sign up if you plan to join us.
  • BMA has a 24 hour cancellation policy - no refunds or credits will be given with less than 24 hours cancellation notice.

Send us an email if you have any questions - [email protected]


FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Minimum age to participate is 14 years old.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

[email protected]

Is my registration fee or ticket transferable?

Yes. Please email [email protected] with any changes. Each participant must sign a waiver, so if the clinic is transferred, a paper waiver must be signed on site..


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Where is it happening?

Valmont Bike Park, 5275 Valmont Rd, Boulder, United States

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Tickets

USD 76.54 to USD 119.22

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