Mountain Bike Skills

MBS 1: Essentials

Coaches learn the progressive steps needed to teach both basic and advanced mountain biking skills, experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders.

MBS 1: Essentials completion is required for MCA Coach License Levels 2 and 3.

MBS 2: Intermediate

Coaches build on skills learned in MBS 101 and then provide additional resources for a coach to manage advanced practice activities for teams.

Prerequisites for the class:

• MBS 1: Essentials must be completed prior to attending MBS 2: Intermediate
• Classes are open to coaches (new and returning) affiliated with the MCA only.
• Registration must be completed.

MBS 3: Advanced

Coaches build on skills learned in MBS 2: Intermediate and advanced mountain bike handling techniques.

Coaches are the backbone of our program and we are dedicated to ensuring they have the support and education to be successful in their roles. The purpose of the MCA Coach License Program is to offer comprehensive training to coaches so that they are equipped to provide quality programming to student-athletes that meets national standards and best practices while developing strong mind, body and character.

2026 Mountain Bike Skills Dates

We are currently finalizing our MBS class dates. Please check back on this page later in March 2026 for updates. Note: You must register in CCN before attending an MBS course. There is no same day registration.

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 1: ESSENTIALS

Mon, 5/11/26       6:00pm-9:00pm
Xcel, Shakopee  

Sat,  5/16/26       9:00am-12pm
Redhead, Chisholm  

Mon, 5/18/26       6:00pm-9:00pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka  

Wed, 5/27/26       6:00pm-9:00pm
Mt Kato, Mankato  

Wed, 5/27/26       6:00pm-9:00pm
Monarch, Carver Co.  

Thurs,  5/28/26   6:00pm-9:00pm
Carver Lake, Woodbury  

Sun,  5/31/26      1:30pm-4:30pm
Carver Lake, Woodbury  ♀Women Only

Mon,  6/1/26        6:00pm-9:00pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka  

Thurs, 6/4/26      6:00pm-9:00pm
Whitetail Ridge, River Falls  

Wed, 6/24/26       6:00pm-9:00pm
Lone Lake, Minnetonka  

Sat, 6/27/26        9:00am-12:00pm
Croft Mine Park, Cuyuna  

Wed, 7/8/26        6:00pm-9:00pm
Rochester  

Wed, 7/15/26       6:00pm-9:00pm
Carver Lake, Woodbury  

Sat, 7/25/26        1:00pm-4:00pm
Croft Mine Park, Cuyuna  

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 2: INTERMEDIATE

Thurs, 6/11/26                        6:00pm-9:00pm
Carver Lake, Woodbury          

Wed, 6/17/26                          6:00pm-9:00pm
Xcel, Shakopee                       ♀Women Only

Thurs, 6/18/26                        6:00pm-9:00pm
Whitetail Ridge, River Falls     

Mon, 6/22/26                          6:00pm-9:00pm
Elk River, Lion John Weicht Park                                                    

Mon, 6/29/26                          6:00pm-9:00pm
Monarch, Carver Co.              

Wed, 7/15/26                          6:00pm-9:00pm
Carver Lake, Woodbury          

Wed, 7/15/26                          6:00pm-9:00pm
Mt Kato, Mankato                   

Sat, 7/18/26                            9:00am-12pm
Spirit Mt, Duluth                     

Sat, 7/25/26                            5:00pm-8:00pm
Croft Mine Park, Cuyuna        

MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS 3: ADVANCED

TBA—Check back for class offerings!