Bend Bike Clinics
Join us in beautiful Bend, OR for one of our many weekly mountain bike skills sessions. These are a mix of two or three hour sessions (depending on the class description) where we'll focus on specific skills but cater to participant's goals and skill levels. Our flexible scheduling allows you to sign up far in advance or the day before.
Whether you're visiting from out of town or you live in Bend, join us once or on a regular basis to gain new skills and confidence for your mountain bike journey!
Whether you're visiting from out of town or you live in Bend, join us once or on a regular basis to gain new skills and confidence for your mountain bike journey!
MTB Check & Maintenance 101 • Men/Women
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How to maintain your bike, when to bring it to a shop and what to bring on a ride.
Bring your mountain bike to learn the basics of being a smart rider by understanding how your bike works and how to take care of it. We will spend roughly 2 hours going through a basic bike check before you ride, how to be better prepared on the trail to fix your bike and yourself, and how to make your bike last by maintaining it properly. All levels welcome! When: Thursday, May 8 5:00-7:00pm Where: 7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 Cost: $65 Suitable for: All levels. Men/Women. *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
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Mountain Biking 101 & 201 - 3 week series
MOUNTAIN BIKING 101
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MOUNTAIN BIKING 201
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Teachable Tuesday
TECHNICAL CLIMBING
Men & Women, 18+
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Technical climbing isn't pure muscles: it requires refined skills and aggressive finesse! This clinic is designed for riders who want to be more efficient climbers in technical terrain.
Grit Clinic Coaches will introduce you to the key skills needed for optimal climbing, including body position, wheel lifts, and reading the terrain to decide which maneuver to apply where and when. *Light intermediate level recommended. When: Tuesday: May 20, June 10, June 24. Time: 5pm-7:30pm Where: 7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 Cost: $95 Suitable for: Light intermediate riders. Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
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Trail Ready Women's MTB Clinics
TRAIL READY
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TRAIL READY
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INTRO TO JUMPING - 3-WEEK SERIES
Men & Women, 18+
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Anyone can catch air! It’s LANDING that's trickier... Learning to jump is no joke. Things can go wrong quickly if you don’t have a proper understanding of how to take off, stay balanced in the air and land the bike safely.
We like to start by learning the fundamentals and theory of jumping using flat ground and static drills. Then the class slowly progresses on jumps with lots of feedback and some video analysis. Participants will be encouraged to progress within their comfort and skill level at the jumps at 7th Mountain. Then, for the 2nd and 3rd sessions we take the class to the Lair to catch some air! The 2nd class will focus on applying the jump theory and practicing fundamental skills. The 3rd session at the Lair is all about practice, progression, and refinement of the art of jumping. - Slow and basic progression. Participants will move through progressions depending on their readiness. - Pads and full face helmets recommended especially for 2nd and 3rd sessions. - Participants should already have a strong intermediate skill set and at least 2 seasons of MTB riding. When: Mondays: May 27, June 3, June 10. Time: 5pm-7pm Where: 7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 Cost: $235 (per 3-week series) Suitable for: Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants. |
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INTRO TO DROPS
Men & Women, 18+
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This clinic is for riders who already have a strong roll down technique and want to be introduced to the mechanics of dropping. Grit Clinics coaches will take you through the technique and body position needed to navigate small drops safely. No air time is required, but as we progress through the lesson, you might catch a little air. Our practice drop will not be higher than 14". You will leave this clinic with a solid understanding on how to execute a drop maneuver up to 2 feet.
*Pads not mandatory but recommended. Full face helmet may be used as well. *Intermediate level recommended. Rider must be comfortable riding off the saddle, with level pedals, and even foot pressure. When: Monday June 9, 5-7pm Where: 7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 Cost: $79 Suitable for: Intermediate riders. Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
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Cornering & Switchbacks
Men & Women, 18+
CORNERINGCornering in mountain biking can take a lifetime to master. In this 2-hour lesson, you will be given crucial fundamentals to help you on the quest to progress your cornering. The lesson will start with the body position and range of motion required for corning excellence. Next we will layer on the skills to negotiate a variety of corners from flat to bermed. The course will consist of drills in a controlled environment and then practice on trail.
This lesson will include lots of individualized feedback from your coach, including video analysis. When: Wednesday June 25 5:30-7:30pm Where: 7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 Cost: $79 Suitable for: Beginner to Intermediate+ Riders, Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
SWITCHBACKSSteep and tight switchbacks are a nemesis for many mountain bikers. This two-hour course will teach you some simple, yet effective, strategies to tackle both uphill and downhill switchbacks. We will start with the foundational skill of proper body position, and then layer on skills in a controlled and forgivable practice environment. Finally, we take our switchback skills and practice on trail. This course will not cover the rear wheel pivot (aka nose/endo pivot), but it will provide the necessary precursors to this maneuver. Each participant will receive individualized feedback and tips to progress their switchback technique.
When: Saturday June 7 3:00-5:00pm Where: 7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 Cost: $79 Suitable for: Beginner to Intermediate+ Riders, Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
Trail Series
Men & Women, 18+
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Face your fears and have more fun riding Bend's staple trails confidently.
Ride the more progressive trails in Bend with confidence. Learn how to assess features and handle them according to your skill level. We will be sessioning parts of each trail, breaking down the moves to successfully navigate the whole trail. Line choice, mental skills and body position will be the main subjects… deep dives into specific skills will not be gone over in detail. We will meet at a specific trailhead or forest road for each trail. When: May 22: Funner - Meet just off Cascade Lakes highway on forest road 4613 May 29: Whoops - Meet at the bottom of Whoops on Forest Road 300 June 5: COD - Meet at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station Time: 5:00-7:30pm Cost: $95 Suitable for: Intermediate and up, Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
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Drop and Roll
Men & Women, 18+
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Start with rolls and progress to drops. The clinic will teach you assessment, techniques and speed for success over the three different size wooden rolls. Next we will go over how to drop all three features. Progress as far as you feel comfortable. Basic bike handling skills are required.
When: Saturday May 10 Time: 3-5pm Where: 7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 Cost: $79 Suitable for: Beginner to Intermediate+ Riders, Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
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Jumping Tune Up
Men & Women, 18+
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Do you love to jump, but sometimes things don’t go right… then this clinic is for you. We will work on refining the take off, air time and landing on tabletop jumps. Clinic will touch on basics, but won’t be a deeper dive like the other Jump clinic Grit offers. Intermediate and up welcome.
When: Saturday May 17 Time: 3-5pm Where: 7th Mountain Resort 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 Cost: $79 Suitable for: Intermediate and up, Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
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Ripping Corners
Men & Women, 18+
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Go beyond the basics of cornering by learning how to generate speed and pump through corners. Learn to change direction with confidence by gaining traction. Clinic will be trail-based and touch on the basics, but won’t be a deep dive with drills. Intermediate and up welcome.
When: Saturday May 31 Time: 3-5pm Where: Meet at Forest Road FS-4614, Bend, OR 97703. We will ride Upper Funner. Cost: $79 Suitable for: Intermediate and up, Men/Women, 18+ *Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants |
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More information:
- Bend Bike Clinics require a minimum of 3 participants to run. If the minimum is not met you will be contacted with the option to transfer into another clinic or receive a full refund. Maximum 7 participants per coach.
- Cancellation Policy
- Contact us with any other questions or concerns.