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Hone Your Mountain Bike Skills
All clinics are led by our BICP Certified Skills Instructors that have a passion for sharing their knowledge, teaching, and developing others. Each clinic is limited to six riders. Please note that these clinics are focused on skills with little to no trail riding. If you want skills training with more riding check out our Trail Adults program.
Bike rentals are available through our Trailhead Adventure Shop. Cost is $75.00 per 6 week session.
Questions? Please contact lcw@loppet.org.
WINTER BIKING
Fat Bike Fundamentals
Days/Times:
- January 3, 1-3p
- January 18, 1-3p
- February 8, 1-3p
- February 21, 1-3p
Ability level: Beginner/Novice
Registration opens October 7th
Experience the thrill of fat biking with enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors! We’ll start by addressing proper bike fit and appropriate tire pressure based on conditions. Next we’ll demonstrate riding techniques specific to fat biking, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and basic cornering. We’ll also go over important communication skills and trail etiquette. Don’t have a bike? We have a limited number of fat bike for rent. You can add a bike rental during registration.
Skill level: Beginner/Novice – This class is designed to accommodate everyone—no previous fat biking experience required. Learn basic skills and best practices for safety, comfort, and enjoyment.
Fitness level: Moderate
Ages: 16+
Group Size: up to 6
Equipment:
Required equipment for this class includes the following. We are happy to help you make bike adjustments during the first session.
- Bike with a tire size of 3.8″ or larger
- Water and a little snack encouraged
- HELMET REQUIRED
Private Skills Lessons
Interested in solo lesson? Lessons for you and a friend/s? Maybe family lessons? We offer private lesson for you or any size group. If you are interested in a private lesson please fill out this form.
Private MTB Skills Lesson Pricing
- Solo lesson $65/hr 2 hour minimum
- Lesson for 2 $95/hr 2 hour minimum
- Lesson for 3 $120/hr 2 hour minimum
- Lesson for 4 $145/hr 2 hour minimum
- Lesson for 5+ please fill out this form.
All pricing listed on RunSignUp reflects the processing fees per Minnesota’s “Hidden Fees Statute,” SB 478. RunSignup charges a variable processing fee of $1 per transaction plus 6% as our standard price.
Equipment
Required equipment for this class includes the following. We are happy to help you make bike adjustments during the first session.
- A tuned mountain bike or fat bike
- Flat platform pedals are prefered and smooth soled shoes are ideal (no open toed sandels/shoes)
- A helmet
- Having the ability to lower your saddle is helpful, but not mandatory
- Water bottle or hydration pack
Need a bike? We have rentals available through our Adventure Shop inside the Trailhead building.
Refund Policy
The Loppet will issue a full refund of the program fee minus the original processing fee up until 4 weeks before the program starts. Between 4 and 3 weeks from the program start date, a 50% refund will be issued. There are no refunds for any cancellations within less than 3 weeks of the start of a program.
If you have any questions, please contact lcw@loppet.org.
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