Mountain Bike Skills

MBS 1: Essentials

Coaches learn the progressive steps needed to teach both basic and advanced mountain biking skills, experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders.

MBS 1: Essentials completion is required for MCA Coach License Levels 2 and 3.

MBS 2: Intermediate

Coaches build on skills learned in MBS 101 and then provide additional resources for a coach to manage advanced practice activities for teams.

Prerequisites for the class:

• MBS 1: Essentials must be completed prior to attending MBS 2: Intermediate
• Classes are open to coaches (new and returning) affiliated with the MCA only.
• Registration must be completed.

MBS 3: Advanced

Coaches build on skills learned in MBS 2: Intermediate and advanced mountain bike handling techniques.

Coaches are the backbone of our program and we are dedicated to ensuring they have the support and education to be successful in their roles. The purpose of the MCA Coach License Program is to offer comprehensive training to coaches so that they are equipped to provide quality programming to student-athletes that meets national standards and best practices while developing strong mind, body and character.

2024 Mountain Bike Skills Dates

Register for MBS classes in CCN starting March 1, 2024. You must register before attending an MBS course. There is no same day registration. For more information about MCA GRRLS FIRE Camp and Women’s-only MBS courses, click here.

FIRE (Females Improving Riding Experiences) Camp participants

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 1: ESSENTIALS

Wed 5/8/2024          6–9pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka

Tues 5/14/2024       6–9pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Sun 5/19/2024         1–4:30pm
Carver Lake Park Women’s-only

Tues 5/21/2024       6–9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Waconia

Thurs 5/23/2024     6–9pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Mon 6/3/2024          6–9pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka

Sat 6/8/2024            8:30–11:30am
Pine Valley, Cloquet

Tues 6/11/2024       6–9pm
Alexandria, Brophy Park

Thurs 6/13/2024     6–9pm
Xcel, Shakopee

Wed 6/19/2024        6–9pm
Rochester

Sun 6/23/2024         1–4pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury Women’s-only

Thurs 6/27/2024     6–9pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Mon 7/1/2024          6–9pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka

Sat 7/13/2024          8:30–11:30am
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Wed 7/17/2024        6–9pm
Mankato, Mt Kato

Mon 7/22/2024        6–9pm
Xcel, Shakopee

Thurs 8/1/2024       6–9pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka

Sat 8/3/2024            8:30–11:30
Giant’s Ridge, Biwabik

Wed 8/7/2024          6–9pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Tues 8/13/2024       6–9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Waconia

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MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 2: INTERMEDIATE

Thurs 5/30/2024      6–9pm
Elk River

Fri 6/7/2024            5:30–8:30pm
Cuyuna

Thurs 6/27/2024         6–9pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Wed 7/10/2024         6–9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Waconia Women’s Only

Mon 7/22/2024         6–9pm
Xcel Energy Trail

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 3: ADVANCED

Sat 6/8/2024             8:30–11:30am
Cuyuna

Wed 7/10/2024         6–9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Waconia Women’s only

Thurs 7/11/2024      6-9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Waconia