Join this immersive two-day cycling clinic at Blackstrap Hill Preserve and refine your mountain biking skills. Expert coaching, diverse trails, and stunning scenery await.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (14 hours total)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required; riders should be comfortable on varied terrain
Wildlife
History
Blackstrap Hill Preserve has long been a favorite local spot, with trail systems established in the early 2000s as part of Maine’s growing mountain biking community.
Conservation
Sustainable trail maintenance and respect for local flora and fauna are prioritized to preserve the preserve’s natural beauty.
Dynamic Cycling Adventures
Join this immersive two-day cycling clinic at Blackstrap Hill Preserve and refine your mountain biking skills. Expert coaching, diverse trails, and stunning scenery await.
Dynamic Cycling Adventures runs mountain biking clinics and camps across the eastern United States. The company offers one-day and two-day clinic formats focused on core skills, intermediate and advanced techniques, and Next Level camps that concentrate on jumps, drops, and enduro skills. Women's-specific clinics are explicitly led by certified female coaches; other clinics list expert, hands-on instruction with small-group, on-trail coaching.
Clinic formats include Core Skills Clinics, Intermediate/Advanced Clinics, Next Level Jump/Drop and Enduro Camps, co-ed and women's-only sessions, and themed events such as Wheelerville Adventure. Many listings include a pre-clinic meet-and-greet and conclude with a group toast or post-ride camaraderie at the trailhead or parking area.
Dynamic Cycling Adventures schedules clinics at established trail systems and bike parks with events in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. Sample locations in the schedule include Hingham and Russells Mills/Billerica (MA), Gorham and Blackstrap Hill Preserve (ME), Allenstown (NH), East Burke and Victory Hills (VT), Wheelerville Trails (NY), Blankets Creek (GA), and Ride Kanuga Bike Park (NC).
Program descriptions define the skill focus for each clinic—core techniques such as body positioning, trail braking, and cornering; intermediate/advanced topics such as pressure control, timing for jumps, and gap/drop management; and applied trail sessions to practice techniques. Riders can review individual trip listings for location, duration, coach information, and specific clinic focus to select the best fit.
Tours Offered
46
Clinic and camp listings available
Women's Clinics
7
Women-only sessions with certified coaches
Formats
1-day & 2-day
Flexible one- and two-day clinics
Coverage
13 states
Clinics across eastern U.S. states
Select 1-day or 2-day clinics, women's sessions, or Next Level camps across multiple eastern states. Check individual trip listings for dates, locations, and coach details.
Prepare for technical terrain
Ensure your bike is suited for rocky and variable trail conditions.
Stay hydrated and take breaks
Bring plenty of water and listen to your body during intense riding sessions.
Practice control and balance
Focus on your balance exercises before tackling more advanced features.
Gear up properly
Wear a helmet, gloves, and padded clothing for safety during jumps and drops.
Helmet
Vital for head protection during technical riding.
Bike gloves
Enhance grip and protect hands during aggressive maneuvers.
Hydration pack
Keeps you hydrated during long sessions.
Multitool for MTB
Useful for quick repairs on the trail.