Grit Clinics: Mountain Bike Instruction

05/07/2026

BEND, OR 🌲🚵‍♀️

Our May + June lineup is here and it’s packed with opportunities to build skills, gain confidence, and have a whole lot of fun on your bike.

✨ Teachable Tuesday: Tech Climbing with Coach Lindsey
May 19, June 9, June 23
5:00PM–7:30PM

✨ Intro to Jumping with Coach Erika (3-week series)
Wednesdays: May 13, May 20, May 27
5:00PM–7:00PM

✨ Mountain Biking 101 with Coach Christina (3-week series)
Wednesdays: May 20, 27, June 3
Wednesdays: June 10, 24, July 1 (no class June 17)
5:00PM–7:00PM

✨ Trail Series with Coach Russ
Thursdays: 5:00PM–7:30PM

💥 May 21: Funner
Meet just off Cascade Lakes Highway on Forest Road 4613
💥 May 28: Whoops
Meet at the bottom of Whoops on Forest Road 300
💥 June 4: COD
Meet at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station

Spots are limited and these sessions fill quickly. Come ride with us and keep progressing all season long 💥

Visit our website: www.gritclinics.com/2026-bend-bike-clinics

05/07/2026

BEND, OR 🌲🚵‍♀️

Our May + June lineup is here and it’s packed with opportunities to build skills, gain confidence, and have a whole lot of fun on your bike.

✨ Teachable Tuesday: Tech Climbing with Coach Lindsey
May 19, June 9, June 23
5:00PM–7:30PM

✨ Intro to Jumping with Coach Erika (3-week series)
Wednesdays: May 13, May 20, May 27
5:00PM–7:00PM

✨ Mountain Biking 101 with Coach Christina (3-week series)
Wednesdays: May 20, 27, June 3
Wednesdays: June 10, 24, July 1 (no class June 17)
5:00PM–7:00PM

✨ Trail Series with Coach Russ
🗓️ Thursdays: 5:00PM–7:30PM

💥 May 21: Funner
Meet just off Cascade Lakes Highway on Forest Road 4613
💥 May 28: Whoops
Meet at the bottom of Whoops on Forest Road 300
💥 June 4: COD
Meet at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station

*️⃣ Spots are limited and these sessions fill quickly. Come ride with us and keep progressing all season long 💥

Visit our website: www.gritclinics.com/2026-bend-bike-clinics

04/20/2026

04/16/2026

While our friends at Ladies AllRide Mountain Bike Skills are sharing their skills at Sea Otter, we're keeping the home fires burning with some amazing Bend based clinics. Check out our spring/summer lineup here: https://www.gritclinics.com/2026-bend-bike-clinics.html

Looking for something in particular? We also over private lessons in a variety of locations!

04/01/2026

Hi! 👋

We’ve been a little quiet over here during our winter downtime… but behind the scenes, we’ve been getting SO excited for mountain bike season! 🚵‍♀️✨

We’re gearing up and ready to help you ride stronger, safer, and with more confidence than ever.

Stay tuned - clinic announcements for Bend, OR (and beyond!) are coming soon 👀

And remember, we offer fully customized lessons just for YOU.
Men, women, kids, non-binary riders, groups, team building - we’ve got you covered.

Our goal? Help you have the absolute best experience on your bike… so you can ride for life (and stay upright while doing it 😉).

More soon - we seriously can’t wait to ride with you!

09/14/2025

💥 Pump Track = Fun, Challenge, and Serious Skills! 💥🚲

✨ Join us at our upcoming Pump Track Session with Grit Clinics and take your riding to the next level!

🗓️ Thursday September 18th
⏱️ 5-7pm
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​Where:​
📍 Big Sky Bike Park Pump Track -
21690 NE Neff Rd.
Bend, OR 97701

🤑 Cost: $79 ​
www.gritclinics.com/2025-bend-bike-clinics.html

I’m sorry… do you KNOW how fun, challenging, and TIRING pump tracks are?! OMG! 🔥

👋 If you want to discover a whole new way to handle your bike and truly feel the rhythm of pumping, this is it.
👉 Pumping isn’t just about speed - it’s about flow, timing, and body movement that translates directly into your trail skills. 👉 You’ll gain confidence with cornering, learn to pump terrain with ease, and unlock a new level of bike control.

Oh, and did we mention it’s one heck of a workout? 💪 Not to mention a TON of fun to play, experiment, and get pumpy on the pump track!
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​Suitable for: Newbies to High Intermediate riders; Men/Women, Non-binary 18+
​*LIMITED SPOTS! (Minimum of 3, maximum of 7) participants
⚡️ SIGN UP TODAY!

🔗Link: www.gritclinics.com/2025-bend-bike-clinics.html

08/27/2025

We have some great offerings this Fall in Bend, OR! Come learn mountain biking with us!

Women's Foundational Skills - Thursday September 4; 5PM-7PM
More info and registration: http://bit.ly/4mEALBB

Women's Foundational Skills - Saturday September 6; 9AM-11AM
More info and registration: http://bit.ly/47OdOHi

Women's Intermediate Skills - Saturday September 6; 12PM-2PM
More info and registration: http://bit.ly/47OdOHi

Pump It Up - BUILD FLOW, SPEED AND CONFIDENCE ON THE PUMP TRACK - Thursday September 18; 5PM-7PM
More info and registration: http://bit.ly/4mXpoEs

Mountain Biking 201 - 3-week series - September 3, 10, 17; 5PM-7PM
More info and registration: http://bit.ly/45Ebi5g

Cost: $79 !!! Do NOT miss out!

07/15/2025

Hey East Coast Mountain Bikers!!
Join our awesome coach Nicole for some cornering and pumping lessons! Click the link below for more information! Maine is such a rad place to ride and learn! Don't miss out!
www.gritclinics.com/2025-maine-bike-clinics.html

07/01/2025

Don't miss out on our upcoming lessons in Bend, OR --
TRAIL READY - WOMEN'S FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS CLINIC

Calling all ladies new to mountain biking! In just two hours, we are going to get you dialed with skills that you can take to the trails. You’ll feel more confident setting up your bike, cornering, braking, and navigating small trail obstacles after instruction from Grit Clinics. This is the perfect, no pressure, no judgement setting to feel more comfortable on your mountain bike and meet some new friends!

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Cost: $79
Link to sign up: https://shorturl.at/AJccB

When:
Thursday: Sept. 4th / Time: 5-7pm
Saturday: July 19 or Sept. 6th / Time: 9-11am

​Where:​
7th Mountain Resort
18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702

​Suitable for: New riders, Women + femme + non-binary, 18+
​*Minimum of 3, maximum of 7 participants

06/06/2025

🤩 INTRO TO MTB DROPS LESSON!!
🗓️ Monday June 9
⏱️ 5-7 pm
📍 Seventh Mountain Resort in Bend, OR

💥💥 Don’t miss out being coached by one of the best in the business - Erika Ummerika (one of our top coaches) is teaching an intro to drops session this coming Monday June 9 at 7th Mountain Resort in Bend, OR!

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://shorturl.at/GEQry

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙆 ALL Riders welcome 18+