Mountain Biking Clinic at Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and bike handling skills.
Overview
This advanced mountain bike clinic in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness is perfect for riders looking to sharpen their skills on challenging trails. With expert instruction and technical features, it’s a high-impact day of biking mastery.
1 Day Int/Advanced Clinic: Urban Wilderness - Knoxville, TN
September 28th
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About This Adventure
Join an exhilarating mountain bike clinic designed for intermediate and advanced riders, where you'll master advanced skills like pressure control and timing. Enjoy a meet and greet with fellow participants, then hit the trails to practice jumps, drops, and technical features, all while bonding over post-ride refreshments.
The intermediate/advanced clinic we start to explore more advanced mountain bike skills such as pressure control and timing & coordination.
Join other participants and your Dynamic Cycling Coaches the evening before every clinic at a local venue for a meet and greet.
Sunday Morning:##
TIME TO GET OUR WHEELS OFF THE GROUND. We will focus on managing and actively responding to pressures from the terrain (compressing) as well as proper timing & coordination by going through a proper jump and drop progression including:
Proper techniques for front, rear, level wheel lifts, and more. Learn how to properly clear (up to) a 6-foot gap jump. Learn how to go off (up to) a 4-foot drop. In addition you will learn how to conquer large rock rollers, properly ride a rock garden, wheel lift over rocks/logs, ride a skinny, and more.
Sunday Afternoon:##
WE TAKE IT TO THE TRAILS!! Time to get ‘poppy and playful’.
We take our new found compression and absorbing skills to the trails; hitting ‘bump’ jumps and sessioning features like rock rollers, jumps, drops, rock gardens skinnies and more.
We finish back at the parking lot to wrap up our day and enjoy a post ride beverage with our new riding buddies.
*On trail coaching and sessioning is dependent on the trail network and features available.
Adventure Tips
Wear protective gear
Ensure you have a helmet, gloves, and pads for safety while practicing technical features.
Arrive prepared
Bring water, snacks, and bike tools to handle minor adjustments or repairs during the ride.
Warm-up before riding
Spend a few minutes warming up to reduce injury risk and improve your performance.
Respect trail etiquette
Stay on designated trails and be courteous to fellow riders to preserve the area's natural beauty.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- white-tailed deer
- red fox
History
The Knoxville Urban Wilderness was established in 2013, transforming former industrial and rail land into a thriving outdoor recreation hub.
Conservation
The area emphasizes sustainable trail building and maintenance, preserving the region’s natural biodiversity while providing access for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Full-face helmet
Offers maximum protection during technical maneuvers and jumps.
Mountain biking gloves
Improve grip and protect hands on rough terrain.
Hydration pack
Keeps water accessible during long, intense rides.
Trail-ready mountain bike
A bike with full suspension and responsive handling is crucial for technical features.