Join us for a challenging and fun 2-day camp on some of the best trails around! Our 2-day camp gives you a chance to build up and clean up your toolbox of mountain biking skills; from the fundamentals to wheels lifts, high-speed cornering, drops, technical features and so much more! Join us for a full weekend of skills that will equip you to better handle a variety of terrain with speed and efficiency. This comprehensive Ninja program allows you to put the entire ninja curriculum together into one epic weekend. The camp kicks off with an overview of the foundational riding skills and builds up to more advanced material over the course of the weekend including jumping, high speed cornering, technical climbing/descending, drops and more. The weekend is taught in a progressive format meaning each skill builds on another, giving everyone an opportunity to progress at their own pace! LEARN MORE This curriculum is specifically designed for adult learners. We recommend riders age 15-17 attend with a parent or adult (minimum age 15). A minimum of two years riding experience is recommended to join us for this multi-day event. **Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at Pocahontas State Park’s Epic Trails! A small entry fee unlocks epic fun at your Ninja mountain bike clinic!
FUNDAMENTALS TRAIL APPLICATION - LET’S TAKE IT TO THE TRAIL WITH THE LADIES! [HALF DAY] Have you dialed in your foundation riding skills at a Fundamentals Skills clinic and now you are ready to put all together on the trail? Have you wanted help tackling that one switchback/rock garden/feature you just can’t seem to clear? Are you ready to push yourself on the trail without any unnecessary pressure? Are you struggling to take the skills from your driveway to the trails? Do you struggle with picking the “right” line on a trail? Fundamentals Trail Application is the course for you! This women's only half-day course is designed to take the skills taught in our Fundamental Skills, introduce a few new skills, and put them all together in an in-depth coached trail session. You’ll take the time to session a variety of on-trail features and dive into the application of your newly dialed Ninja skills on singletrack. With the guidance of a certified instructor, review proper body position on a range of features, discuss the “when” and “why” of proper braking application, dive into the nuances of line selection and so much more. LEARN MORE Required prerequisite: Ninja Fundamentals Skills (can be taken together on the same day) This curriculum is specifically designed for adult learners. We recommend riders under age 15 attend with a parent or adult (minimum age 11). **Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at Pocahontas State Park’s Epic Trails! A small entry fee unlocks epic fun at your Ninja mountain bike clinic!
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS CLINIC [HALF DAY] Looking to improve your confidence on the bike and take your riding to the next level? Are you new to mountain biking and looking for some help getting started? Have you been riding for a few years but never had any skills instruction? Or, do you find yourself riding the same trail in the same old way? Are you looking for a refresher of the fundamentals? The Fundamentals clinic is the perfect place for riders of ALL abilities to get started! Whether you are new to mountain biking or a seasoned veteran, our Fundamentals course will put an entirely new spin on your riding! The Fundamentals Skills clinic helps you dial in all the super important foundational riding skills that serve as building blocks for more advanced skills and terrain. Yes, this clinic is great for beginners, but it is truly a foundational clinic that is appropriate for riders of all levels and experience. Join us to learn correct body positioning on the bike, gain an understanding of how to effectively use your brakes, master wheel lifts to guide you up and over rocks, and nail switchbacks with control. The best part? You get real-time feedback from a certified instructor and you get to ASK QUESTIONS! LEARN MORE This curriculum is specifically designed for adult learners. We recommend riders under age 15 attend with a parent or adult (minimum age 11). **Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at Pocahontas State Park’s Epic Trails! A small entry fee unlocks epic fun at your Ninja mountain bike clinic!
JUMPING CLINIC [HALF DAY] Are you ready to take your mountain biking to new heights, literally? Jumping your mountain bike is NOT as simple as Ready. Set. JUMP! Learning how to safely and successfully jump (and land) your mountain bike involves a range of key components and constantly changing variables. Join us as we take you through a series of progressions that will help you understand all the components that come together to create a successful jump. We'll start with basic wheel lifts and bunny hops and work our way up to weighting and un-weighting over a jump. From there, we'll review the anatomy of a jump, discuss varied landings and practice using compression for height and distance. Then we will be ready to get jumping! All training is done in a controlled environment, either on an appropriate feature (table top) on the local trails or using manufactured jump ramps. By the end of this clinic, our goal is to have you successfully clearing a 4-5 foot jump (approximately 2 feet in the air) and landing safely and predictably. Participants are encouraged to learn at their own pace in this un-intimidating environment. You will leave this clinic well on your way to jumping mastery - with a more thorough understanding of the mechanics of jumping your bike and a clear idea of what and how to practice! Come jump with us - sign up today! **Please note, we require 2 years riding experience or previous attendance at a Ninja Fundamentals Clinic, Intermediate/Advanced Clinic, Camp or Adventure to attend a Jumping Mini-Clinic. LEARN MORE This curriculum is specifically designed for adult learners. We recommend riders under age 15 attend with a parent or adult (minimum age 11). **Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at Pocahontas State Park’s Epic Trails! A small entry fee unlocks epic fun at your Ninja mountain bike clinic!
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS CLINIC - COME SHRED WITH THE LADIES! [HALF DAY] Looking to improve your confidence on the bike and take your riding to the next level? Our Women's Only Fundamentals clinic teaches you the same important lessons as our Co-ed Fundamentals Clinic in a supportive, un-intimidating manner. Learn with the encouragement of your peers! Are you ready to test your limits without any unnecessary pressure? Do you find yourself riding the same trail in the same old way? Are you looking for a refresher of the fundamentals? Or, perhaps you're new to mountain biking and looking for a boost in your riding confidence? The Fundamentals Skills clinic helps you dial in all the super important foundational riding skills that serve as building blocks for more advanced skills and terrain. Our Women’s only mountain bike skills clinic will give you more confidence on the trails and put an entirely new spin on your riding! Yes, this clinic is great for beginners, but it is truly a foundational clinic that is appropriate for riders of all levels and experience. Join us to learn correct body positioning on the bike, gain an understanding of how to effectively use your brakes, master wheel lifts to guide you up and over rocks, and nail switchbacks with control. The best part? You get real-time feedback from a certified instructor and you get to ASK QUESTIONS! Find how to control your fear and stay relaxed. LEARN MORE This curriculum is specifically designed for adult learners. We recommend riders under age 15 attend with a parent or adult (minimum age 11). **Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at Pocahontas State Park’s Epic Trails! A small entry fee unlocks epic fun at your Ninja mountain bike clinic!
FUNDAMENTALS COMBO | SKILLS + TRAIL APPLICATION - WOMEN'S ONLY [FULL DAY] This clinic includes the Fundamental Skills & Fundamentals Trail Application clinics taught back-to-back in this full-day clinic. Ready to take a deep-dive into your foundational riding skills and improve your confidence and control on the trail? Our Fundamentals Combo clinic is perfect for new riders AND experienced riders. This clinic combines our Fundamentals Skills and Fundamentals Trail Application clinic into one jam-packed day of skills development and riding fun. Spend the first half of the day dialing in your body position, learning the keys to proper braking, mastering wheel lifts, tackling climb and descent techniques, and lots more. With the guidance and real-time feedback of your Ninja instructor, hone your skills in a controlled environment through a series of drills and progressions. In the afternoon, it’s time to head out to the trails and put those skills to work! Spend the second half of the day on an in-depth coached trail session where you’ll review proper body position on a range of features, discuss the “when” and “why” of everything you learned earlier in the day, dive into the nuances of line selection and so much more. LEARN MORE This curriculum is specifically designed for adult learners. We recommend riders under age 15 attend with a parent or adult (minimum age 11). **Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at Pocahontas State Park’s Epic Trails! A small entry fee unlocks epic fun at your Ninja mountain bike clinic!
