VNTRbirds AIR CLINIC - FRISCO
SKILL LEVEL : experienced riders who are new to or want to advance their "air skills"
Come work on your air skills with VNTRbirds this summer! We're here to help you get your tires off the dirt (voluntarily) and have a great time doing it. With professional and certified mountain bike instructors, come out to Frisco Bike Park in Colorado and learn the basics of jumps and drops. The Frisco Bike Park is known for it's incredible progression set up, and you'll have the opportunity to start small and grow from there!
This clinic is for experienced riders who are new to or want to advance their "air skills". You should already be comfortable on your bike and know the basic skills of bike handling before taking this course. If you're looking for beginner skills clinic, check them out HERE.
*This is a 2 day course with a beginner air option in the AM Session (3 hours) both days OR intermediate to advanced air option in the PM Session (3 hours) both days. Splitting up your time gives you adequate rest to continue your confidence into the different features! You cannot mix both AM + PM Sessions*
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This clinic is for experienced riders who are new to or want to advance their "air skills". You should already be comfortable on your bike and know the basic skills of bike handling before taking this course. If you're looking for beginner skills clinic, check them out HERE.
*This is a 2 day course with a beginner air option in the AM Session (3 hours) both days OR intermediate to advanced air option in the PM Session (3 hours) both days. Splitting up your time gives you adequate rest to continue your confidence into the different features! You cannot mix both AM + PM Sessions*
Want to be the first to know about VNTRbirds events? Sign up for our email list here: VNTRbirds email list
Location
The Adventure Park
Frisco, CO
Frisco, CO
Date & Time
Thursday July 31st
Friday August 1st, 2025
$350
Friday August 1st, 2025
$350
What Will I Learn?:
Basics + Etiquette:
Learn the movements of taking your bike from the ground to the air in a low consequence environment. Get in touch with proper foot positioning and body positioning before dropping into the bike park. Bunny hops, wheel lifts, etc...
Gain the understanding of bike park protocol and how to keep yourself safe in this environment.
Drops:
A trail feature that usually has a flat entrance and unlike a rollover, you do need to bring both of your bike tires up off the ground to get back to the landing. If a rollover is too steep to actually connect back to the trail without scraping the frame of your bike or if the feature drops away suddenly, this is a sure tell sign you need to “drop”.
Get the skills, practice and progression to hit drops with confidence and even take it from the bike park to the trail with your new fundamentals!
Jumps:
Also called "tabletops". Get the knowledge and encouragement to ride into a jump line and gain air after the take off and bring it down smoothly into the landing. Starting small will build your confidence to continue to progress your skills with the wide variety of jump levels available at the Frisco Bike Park.
*Flat pedals required (no clips) + full face helmet recommended.
What Group Should I Be In?
Skills to have before beginner air clinic:
You may be experimenting with getting air but it feels out of control or inconsistent, your body generally feels stiff in the air and you are more a passenger than a driver
1. Front wheel lift
2. Rear wheel lift
3. Level wheel lift (front and rear at same time)
4. “Bunny hop” : ie. Can you lift your front wheel and then rear wheel in succession, you don't need to do it well as it will be reviewed in the clinic, but you can manage the body position to execute
5. Pump track comfort: ie. Can you pump through a pump track without pedaling or being thrown off balance
Skills to have before intermediate air clinic:
1. All of the beginner skills listed above
2. Feel comfortable hitting small table top jumps:
a. You might clear it sometimes but often land on top of the table
b. You depend on speed to clear the table, not so sure about what your body should be doing
3. Can usually keep body loose in the air (don’t usually stiffen up when the wheels come off the ground).
You may be experimenting with getting air but it feels out of control or inconsistent, your body generally feels stiff in the air and you are more a passenger than a driver
1. Front wheel lift
2. Rear wheel lift
3. Level wheel lift (front and rear at same time)
4. “Bunny hop” : ie. Can you lift your front wheel and then rear wheel in succession, you don't need to do it well as it will be reviewed in the clinic, but you can manage the body position to execute
5. Pump track comfort: ie. Can you pump through a pump track without pedaling or being thrown off balance
Skills to have before intermediate air clinic:
1. All of the beginner skills listed above
2. Feel comfortable hitting small table top jumps:
a. You might clear it sometimes but often land on top of the table
b. You depend on speed to clear the table, not so sure about what your body should be doing
3. Can usually keep body loose in the air (don’t usually stiffen up when the wheels come off the ground).
Schedule
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
A mid-week clinic helps reduce over crowding at the bike park for a better jumping experience.
THURSDAY, July 31st
AM "Beginner Session" (3 hours)
8:30a: Check in
9a: Birds, coach +client introductions + goodie bags.
9:15a - 12p: Skills session + intro to drops
PM "Intermediate Session" (3 hours)
1:15p: Check in
1:30p: Birds, coach +client introductions +goodie bags.
1:45p - 4:30p: Skills session + intro to drops
FRIDAY, August 1st
AM "Beginner Session" (3 hours)
9a: Day 1 refresher
9:15a - 12p: Skills session + intro to jumps
PM "Intermediate Session" (3 hours)
1:30p: Day 1 refresher
1:45p - 4:30p: Skills session + intro to jumps
A mid-week clinic helps reduce over crowding at the bike park for a better jumping experience.
THURSDAY, July 31st
AM "Beginner Session" (3 hours)
8:30a: Check in
9a: Birds, coach +client introductions + goodie bags.
9:15a - 12p: Skills session + intro to drops
PM "Intermediate Session" (3 hours)
1:15p: Check in
1:30p: Birds, coach +client introductions +goodie bags.
1:45p - 4:30p: Skills session + intro to drops
FRIDAY, August 1st
AM "Beginner Session" (3 hours)
9a: Day 1 refresher
9:15a - 12p: Skills session + intro to jumps
PM "Intermediate Session" (3 hours)
1:30p: Day 1 refresher
1:45p - 4:30p: Skills session + intro to jumps
NEED CAMPING?
Stay lake side at the Frisco Peninsula or check out thedyrt.com for more BLM recommendations in the area.
Meet your instructors
Professional, certified & experienced VNTRbirds instructors.
Jackie Shea (She/Hers)
MTB INSTRUCTOR
Originally from Colorado, Jackie now resides in the Land of Loam (PNW). She fell in love with Mountain Biking after a college track career and has spent the last decade exploring the sport through an amazing community, several years of enduro racing and most recently freeride. She holds a PMBI Level 2 Air certification and absolutely loves getting women into the air. While she misses the desert and high alpine rides of Colorado, living just a short drive away from Whistler hasn't been all that bad and she loves bringing the spirit of progression to her coaching.
Tori Royle (She/Hers)
MTB Instructor
After graduating from college with her doctorate in physical therapy, Tori made the move to Colorado and fell in love with mountain biking. She took a VIDA MTB Series Clinic in 2017, which changed the course of her mountain biking career. Starting with both cross country and enduro racing, Tori transitioned to coaching after realizing that her physical therapy background allows her to observe riders through a biomechanical lens. Her unique background allows her to break down techniques and offer poignant corrections, giving participants the best coaching experience. Tori maintains her PBMI Level 2 AIR coaching certification and a high degree of steeze in her riding and apparel selection. In addition to being a phenomenal physical therapist and mountain biking coach, she also serves on Breckenridge Ski Patrol in the winter.
Why take a course with us?
VNTRbirds is a very supportive and inclusive group of individuals. The couches cultivate a wonderful, safe atmosphere for skills growth and confidence building. This allows participants to be fully engaged and supportive of each other. I highly recommend participating in a VNTR birds clinic for anyone who wants to learn from highly skilled coaches in an environment that allows you to progress self-paced and with enthusiastic motivation.
- CHELSEA
I had so much fun and learned a ton in my VNTRbirds skills clinic. The coaches were so knowledgeable and articulate, explaining and demonstrating everything clearly and allowing for an effective progression of skill throughout the day. This genuinely exceeded my expectations and I can't recommend the organization highly enough.
- KRYSTEN
I found the coaches to be priceless. Their ability to break down how to do things like drops, jumps, cornering, etc. - movements you don't think about and to teach them is so helpful. It's always such a supportive environment to push yourself and feel safe to take risks if you want. The coaches are so legit and inspiring too. Always an awesome time with VNTRbirds.
- KATIE
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 + FLAT PEDALS 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.