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.

2025 Mountain Bike Skills Dates

Register for MBS classes in CCN starting March 1, 2025. You must register before attending an MBS course. There is no same day registration.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 1: ESSENTIALS

Wed 5/7/25                       6pm–9pm
Xcel, Shakopee

Sat 5/10/25                       9am–12pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Sat 5/10/25                       9am–12pm
Brophy Park, Alexandria

Tue 5/13/25                      6pm–9pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka

Sat 5/17/25                       9am–12pm
Pine Valley, Cloquet

Sat 5/17/25                       9am–12pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury ♀ Women’s Only

Sat 5/17/25                       9am–12pm
Detroit Mt, Detroit Lakes

Tue 5/20/25                      6pm–9pm
Croft Mine Park, Cuyuna

Thu 5/29/25                      6pm–9pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka

Sat 5/31/25                       9am–12pm
Whitetail Ridge

Thu 6/5/25                         6pm–9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Carver Co.

Thu 6/12/25                      6pm–9pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Mon 6/16/25                     6pm–9pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka

Wed 6/18/25                     6pm–9pm
Mt. Kato, Mankato

Thu 6/19/25                     6pm–9pm
Xcel, Shakopee ♀ Women’s Only

Mon 7/14/25                     6pm–9pm
Carver Lake Park, Woodbury

Wed 7/16/25                     6pm–9pm
Mt. Kato, Mankato

Wed 7/23/25                     6pm–9pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka

Wed 7/30/25                     6pm–9pm
The Loppet, Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis

Wed 8/6/25                       6pm–9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Carver Co.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 2: INTERMEDIATE

Tue 6/10/25           6pm–9pm
Elk River, Lion John Weicht Park

Wed 5/21/25           6pm–9pm
Salem Hills, Inver Grove Heights

Wed 6/4/25             6pm–9pm
The Loppet, Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis

Sat 6/14/25             9am–12pm
Brophy Park, Alexandria

Thu 6/26/25           6pm–9pm
Salem Hills, Inver Grove Heights

Tue 7/8/25             6pm–9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Carver Co. ♀ Women’s Only

Sat 7/12/25           9am–12pm
Spirit Mt, Duluth

Sat  7/19/25           9am–12pm
Croft Mine Park, Cuyuna

Mon 8/4/25             6pm–9pm
Carver Lakes, Woodbury

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 3: ADVANCED

Tue 7/8/25     6pm-9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Waconia ♀ Women’s Only

Wed 7/9/25     6pm-9pm
Monarch Singletrack Trailhead, Waconia

Sat 7/19/25     1pm-4pm
Croft Mine Park, Cuyuna