2026 Bend Bike Clinics

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!

Single Sessions

Intro to Drops - May
Technical Climbing - May/June
Trail Series - May/June
Women's MTB Clinics (Beginner and Intermediate) - June

3-Week Series

Intro to Jumping - May
MTB 101 & 201 - May/June/Sept/Oct

Mountain Biking 101 & 201 - 3 week series

MOUNTAIN BIKING 101
Men & Women, 18+

Are you just getting into mountain biking? This 3-week series is perfect for you! Your Grit Clinics coach will get you started with all the key foundational mtb skills you need. You’ll feel more confident setting up your bike, shifting, going up and downhill cornering, braking, and navigating small trail obstacles after instruction from Grit Clinics. This is the perfect, no pressure, no judgement setting to feel more comfortable on your mountain bike and meet some new friends!
*For new riders and very beginners.

Session 1: Wednesday 5-7pm - May 20, 27, June 3.
Session 2: Wednesday 5-7pm - June 10, 24, July 1 (no class June 17).
Session 3: Wednesday 5-7pm - Sept. 23, 30, Oct 7.

Where:
7th Mountain Resort
18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Cost: $235 (per 3-week series)

Suitable for: New riders, Men/Women, 18+
*Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants.

MOUNTAIN BIKING 201
Men & Women, 18+

Do you have some mountain biking under your belt and are ready to refine your skills? This 3-week series is for you! Some of the skills we will work on include advanced braking, cornering and switchbacks, line choice, wheel lifts, getting up and over logs, rocks and small to medium obstacles, technical climbing/descending. At the end of this 3-week series, your riding will be empowered and you will feel more confident and more fluid.
*For beginner riders with experience who are ready to grow to intermediate level.

Session: Tuesday 5-7pm - Sept. 1, 8, 15.

Where:
7th Mountain Resort
18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Cost: $235 (per 3-week series)

Suitable for: Riders with some experience, Men/Women, 18+
*Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants.

Teachable Tuesday

TECHNICAL CLIMBING
Men & Women, 18+

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 19, June 9 and 23.

Time:
5pm-7:30pm

Where:
7th Mountain Resort
18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Cost: $95 per session

Suitable for: Light intermediate riders. Men/Women, 18+
*Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants

Trail Series
Men & Women, 18+

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. Face your fears and have more fun riding Bend's staple trails confidently!

When:
Thursday May 21: Funner - Meet just off Cascade Lakes highway on forest road 4613

Thursday May 28: Whoops - Meet at the bottom of Whoops on Forest Road 300

Thursday June 4: 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

Women's MTB Clinics

WOMEN'S FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS CLINIC

Calling all ladies new to mountain biking! In just two hours, we are going to get you dialed with skills that you can take to the trails. You’ll feel more confident setting up your bike, cornering, braking, and navigating small trail obstacles after instruction from Grit Clinics. This is the perfect, no pressure, no judgement setting to feel more comfortable on your mountain bike and meet some new friends!

When:
Saturday June 6
Saturday July 25*

Time:
9am-11am
*10am-12pm

Where:
7th Mountain Resort
18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Cost: $79

Suitable for: New riders, Women, 18+
*Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants

WOMEN'S INTERMEDIATE SKILLS CLINIC

This one's for the women! In this intermediate clinic, we’ll begin by dialing in your bike set up and body position, then work on enhancing your skills throughout the lesson. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending, getting up and over logs and rocks, and line choice. Join us for two hours of skill building fun!

When:
Thursday June 4

Time:
5pm-7pm

Where:
7th Mountain Resort
18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702

Cost: $79

Suitable for: Riders with some experience, Women, 18+
*Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants

INTRO TO JUMPING - 3-WEEK SERIES
Men & Women, 18+

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:
Wednesdays: May 13, 20, 27.

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.

INTRO TO DROPS
Men & Women, 18+

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:
Wednesday May 6, 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

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.