Seasonal Skills Clinics
Spring Skills Clinics
April 13th and 14th 2024
We all have room to improve when it comes to our bike handling skills on gnarly descents and other obstacles that nature throws our way, so HAMR brings in certified volunteer instructors to teach us how to keep our bones and bikes intact while shredding the trails.
HAMR's PMBIA Level 1 instructors Erin McMahon and Donovan Johnson (owner of Southeast Shreds, LLC) are pleased to host clinics every spring and fall! Specific details for beginner and intermediate options are below.
All clinic prices are a donation directly back to your local trails and mountain bike community!
Beginner Skills Clinic for ages 13 and up
Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Monte Sano State Park
The clinic begins at 9:00. Participants should meet at the bikers lot pavilion.
The morning will start with a check-in, creating name plates, and then an overview of bike and gear checks to perform before every ride.
We will be covering the basics: Shifting, braking, body/bike positioning, and more in the morning before heading out to practice your new skills on appropriate trails in the afternoon!
It is preferred that clinic participants should be in flat pedals (not clipped in) and all participants must wear a helmet.
Lunch will be provided.
$5 or an annual park pass is required for park entrance.
All participants between the ages of 13-19 must provide a hardcopy of the Junior waiver:
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Please Note: After filling out the registration and waiver info please complete your checkout process by clicking on the cart icon. Thank you!
All participants between the ages of 13-19 must provide a hardcopy of the Junior waiver
Intermediate Skills clinic for ages 13 and up
Sunday, April 14th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Monte Sano State Park
The clinic begins at 9:00. Participants should meet at the bikers lot pavilion.
The morning will start with a check-in, creating name plates, and then an overview of bike and gear checks including suspension setup.
Skills covered will include wheel lifts, roll-downs, cornering, switchbacks, and more. Riders should be comfortable riding all top trails at Monte Sano, and be ready to start tackling specifics such as the switchbacks on Sinks trail. Intermediate riders should ride in either flat pedals or clipless, whichever they most typically prefer to ride in.