Buena Vista Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
SKILL LEVEL : ALL
Want to tune up your technique and spend a day riding some of Buena Vista’s best early-season terrain? Join VNTRbirds for a mountain bike skills clinic at the Midland Trail System, a trail network that offers the perfect mix of progression, challenge, and fun. This is a great opportunity to refresh your riding skills, build confidence, and get ready for a full season on the bike.
The Midland Trail System is ideal for all types of riders, with smooth singletrack, banked turns, punchy technical sections, and steep rock roll-downs that create opportunities for skill development across a variety of terrain. This course is great for riders looking to focus on technique as well as those newer to mountain biking who want to practice on approachable trails with low-consequence features. Expect skill drills at the trailhead focused on balance, body positioning, and braking, plus guided practice on specific features with coaching, cornering work, and plenty of trail application throughout the day
This is a women-specific mountain bike skills clinic, welcoming femmes, transgender, and gender non-conforming people who feel comfortable in a women-centered space.
The Midland Trail System is ideal for all types of riders, with smooth singletrack, banked turns, punchy technical sections, and steep rock roll-downs that create opportunities for skill development across a variety of terrain. This course is great for riders looking to focus on technique as well as those newer to mountain biking who want to practice on approachable trails with low-consequence features. Expect skill drills at the trailhead focused on balance, body positioning, and braking, plus guided practice on specific features with coaching, cornering work, and plenty of trail application throughout the day
This is a women-specific mountain bike skills clinic, welcoming femmes, transgender, and gender non-conforming people who feel comfortable in a women-centered space.
Location
Buena Vista, CO at the Midland Trail System
Date & Time
May 21st 2026
8:00am
8:00am
$275
(While we welcome all levels to each of our clinics, the terrain in Buena Vista can be a bit more focused on technical singletrack. There's great options for beginners, but if you are brand new to mountain biking , it may be a more difficult learning environment. If you are totally new to mountain biking, we encourage you to check out our courses in Valmont Bike Park or Crested Butte.)
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What Level Rider Are You?
Building Foundations (Beginner): You’re new to mountain biking or maybe you’ve been a few times but are looking for guidance on the foundations of positioning, technique, and maneuvering. You may be wanting to feel more comfortable with all the different elements of your bike and how they work. You often feel timid when hitting descents and want to ride with more confidence and reduce your time walking or white knuckling your brakes. You’re growing in your endurance on your bike while also balancing learning new skills! This level will focus on the foundations of bike and body positioning, efficient pedaling and braking techniques, and introductory work on cornering.
Growing Your Skills (Intermediate): You’ve been riding your mountain bike, whether on downhilling or cross country trails, for a season or two, but are finding it hard to progress on your own. Can’t seem to get up and over that one rock? Find yourself struggling with one corner more than the other? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau and you’re wanting some helpful tips and tricks from professionals to further develop your skills. You’re looking for a guide and a crew of determined women to push you to the next level through skills practice and encouragement. This level will focus on developing skills like cornering at high speeds, maintaining proper speed through different features, and techniques for riding rock features.
Refining Your Ride (Advanced): You've been biking for a while and feel comfortable on most trails but want to refine your downhill and technical skills to handle obstacles with ease. You’re confident in your comfort zone but are looking for a coach to push and encourage you into the next level. Maybe you want to conquer intimidating steep rollers, wooden features, rock drops, technical and tight terrain, unruly rock gardens, or coming out of blind corners confidently with speed. If you are currently competing or interested in competing in mountain bike downhill or enduro races - this course is for you.
Growing Your Skills (Intermediate): You’ve been riding your mountain bike, whether on downhilling or cross country trails, for a season or two, but are finding it hard to progress on your own. Can’t seem to get up and over that one rock? Find yourself struggling with one corner more than the other? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau and you’re wanting some helpful tips and tricks from professionals to further develop your skills. You’re looking for a guide and a crew of determined women to push you to the next level through skills practice and encouragement. This level will focus on developing skills like cornering at high speeds, maintaining proper speed through different features, and techniques for riding rock features.
Refining Your Ride (Advanced): You've been biking for a while and feel comfortable on most trails but want to refine your downhill and technical skills to handle obstacles with ease. You’re confident in your comfort zone but are looking for a coach to push and encourage you into the next level. Maybe you want to conquer intimidating steep rollers, wooden features, rock drops, technical and tight terrain, unruly rock gardens, or coming out of blind corners confidently with speed. If you are currently competing or interested in competing in mountain bike downhill or enduro races - this course is for you.
This clinic is open to all skill levels. You will take a rider survey for VNTRbirds to pair you with others who have similar skills and goals for the clinic and match you with a proper coach for your progression. If you feel that the group you have been placed in isn’t working, we’re always happy to discuss and adjust!
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Tentative Schedule - see your confirmation email for more detail about your specific clinic:
8:00- 8:30 a.m. - Sign in
8:30 - 9:00 am - Introductions from VNTRBirds, Coaches, and Participants and Goodie Bags!
9:15 - 12:00 pm - Morning progression work
12:00 - 1:00 pm - We’ll have an hour long break back at "home base" for lunch before heading out for the afternoon. Feel free to do your own thing or bring a camp chair to hang out with the crew!
12:15 - 1:00 pm - Tech Talk
1:00 - 3:30 pm - Afternoon skills progressions
3:30 - 4:00 pm - Debrief
8:00- 8:30 a.m. - Sign in
8:30 - 9:00 am - Introductions from VNTRBirds, Coaches, and Participants and Goodie Bags!
9:15 - 12:00 pm - Morning progression work
12:00 - 1:00 pm - We’ll have an hour long break back at "home base" for lunch before heading out for the afternoon. Feel free to do your own thing or bring a camp chair to hang out with the crew!
12:15 - 1:00 pm - Tech Talk
1:00 - 3:30 pm - Afternoon skills progressions
3:30 - 4:00 pm - Debrief
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO CAMP?
There’s plenty of great camping in the BV area! Check out Hipcamp.com for some awesome spots to pitch your tent or park your camper.
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WHY TAKE A MTB SKILLS CLINIC WITH US?
I feel as though I have gained so much confidence, and I’m looking forward to utilizing what I’ve learned in future excursions. To top it all off, they actually made learning FUN!
- Kaily
- Kaily
They are bringing together women, inspiring them, creating friendships, teaching, and making them feel empowered. They have created an incredible culture for women to be part of!
- Jessie
- Jessie
Every event I have been to has been a great experience, so much to learn, and a very comfortable environment to do so! Guides are VERY knowledgeable!
- Carly
- Carly
We want to make mountain biking more accessible for everyone. Do you want to participate but need help paying for a VNTRbirds clinic? Apply for our scholarship to cover a portion or potentially all the cost of our clinics. Click on SCHOLARSHIPS on our webpage for more details.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. We encourage individuals to bring extra water, snacks, sunscreen, and any other protective gear. We will have a first aid kit on site.
Cancelation policy:
· Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.
· Notice of cancellation less than 14 days in advance will receive no refund. Clients may have the option for a 1 time transfer to another course or clinic with a $50 transfer fee (if available).
· Notice of cancellation within 48 hours of event will not receive a refund or the option to transfer.
There is a processing fee on credit card transactions that is not collected by VNTRbirds. Please note that because this fee is not collected by us, we are unable to refund this fee in the event that a refund is requested.
All participants will be required to fill out a waiver and a medical history form before the event.
• ALL AGES WELCOME* • LGBTQ+ WELCOME • BIPOC WELCOME •
*Must be 18 & older or accompanied by parent or guardian.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. We encourage individuals to bring extra water, snacks, sunscreen, and any other protective gear. We will have a first aid kit on site.
Cancelation policy:
· Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.
· Notice of cancellation less than 14 days in advance will receive no refund. Clients may have the option for a 1 time transfer to another course or clinic with a $50 transfer fee (if available).
· Notice of cancellation within 48 hours of event will not receive a refund or the option to transfer.
There is a processing fee on credit card transactions that is not collected by VNTRbirds. Please note that because this fee is not collected by us, we are unable to refund this fee in the event that a refund is requested.
All participants will be required to fill out a waiver and a medical history form before the event.
• ALL AGES WELCOME* • LGBTQ+ WELCOME • BIPOC WELCOME •
*Must be 18 & older or accompanied by parent or guardian.