Learn and practice skills to elevate your mountain biking to the next level! This course is designed for riders with prior mountain biking experience. The skills taught in this course build on our intro course and include intermediate skills including berm and flat turn cornering, beginner drops and jumps, advanced braking and shifting techniques, steep and technical climbing techniques, and more. Building off the core fundamentals from the Intro to MTB Course, this 2-day course and will introduce new skills and practice with on-trail skills application.
Are you ready to kick up your mountain biking skills a notch or two? Join us on our 2-day Intermediate Mountain Biking Course and gain skills and confidence on your bike to take on bigger features, go faster through your corners, explore new and exciting trails, and overall just have more FUN on your bike! This 2-day course will be a hybrid of skills sessions and on-trail applications and is based out of the Summit County area. Full Suspension bikes are recommended and flat pedals are required.
Lead by our head mountain bike instructor, Sam Streletsky, our women’s specific courses are a great way to get out with likeminded people and have fun! Sam is a BICP Level 2 certified coach and loves to share her knowledge with others!
There are many places to mountain bike and there are different options for how you seek to get your instruction. Here at Colorado Adventure Guides, we pride ourselves on offering the best mountain bike education and guiding that you can get on our home turf around Summit County, Colorado. We have amazing trails with a vast array of options for varying skill levels and abilities. To top that off, all of our mountain bike instructors are certified through the BICP, are intimate with the trails that we will be taking you on, and are passionate about delivering you the best experience possible!
Don’t have a bike? Don’t stress, we partner with a wide variety of rental shops in the county and can help you setup the best rental for you based on your location. For this course we do require that you are on a bike with at least front suspension, front and rear brakes (disc brakes preferred), and a seat dropper post. Contact us for any questions!
2 Days (16 Hours)
$375/person. 3 person min. to run course
5 Students : 1 Instructor
Summit County, CO and surrounding locations.
Silverthorne Basecamp:
204 Ryan Gulch Rd
Silverthorne, CO 80498
Mountain Bike
Close-toed Shoes
Helmet
Gloves (recommended)
Small pack for snacks
Synthetic Shorts or Pants
Synthetic Shirt
Sunglasses
Gloves (recommended)
Close-toed shoes
Light Rain Jacket
Bikes can be rented through us here at CAG. We will setup your rental for you at a partnering rental shop based on your location and where you will be riding at.
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Refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 14 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations.
Rescheduling will be honored 14 days prior to course start date. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all rescheduling. This allows us the time to contact those who have been put on the wait-list.
All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective. Completion of objective-based routes is not guaranteed.
Prior mountain biking experience is required before taking this course. It is recommended that if you do not have any experience you check out our 1-day Intro to MTB Course.
Students must be on a mountain bike with at least front suspension, front and rear brakes, flat pedals, and a seat dropper post.
Colorado Adventure Guides is priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our instructors are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations in the backcountry; they plan and operate accordingly. Prior to the start of any course or backcountry trip you will be asked to complete a brief health history. The failure to disclose pertinent information on the health history form could result in serious harm, even death, to the signing participant, other guests and/or the guide. All information submitted is completely confidential; it is for the guide’s use and would only be shared in the event of an emergency with medical and/or rescue personnel directly caring for the guest. This can be a physically demanding course, and your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, thus it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.
For those who would like to select all the members of their party, you may book a private group course. If you are interested, please let us know!
Your instructor will contact you at least 48 hours prior to the course to discuss meeting time and location. Location varies based on course, number of students, weather, and trail conditions.
Your instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated and if you had a safe, educational, and fun experience. Gratuities typically range from 15-20%.
Our courses tend to book up months in advance. It is strongly recommended that you reserve your spot soon than later!