READY TO ADVANCE? THERE'S ALWAYS ROOM TO LEARN

We went big. We're excited to bring pro rider Jeff Lenosky to SE Michigan for some amazing clinics. Jeff heads up Trail Boss Academy and has been a professional rider for 25 years with 3 national championship titles. You can watch him ride (and teach) on his Youtube channel Trail Boss. Jeff will be coaching the Youth Clinic and Advanced Clinics.

All clinics are full day, 6 hours, broken into two 3 hour sessions with lunch provided between sessions. Please read session details below. The MTB 101 and the Go Faster clinic will be taught by experienced instructors with either PMBIA or ICP certification.

YOUTH CLINIC WITH JEFF LENOSKY

Friday August 19, 2022

At MI Bike we think kids are awesome. We've lined up an amazing opportunity for them to improve their skills. Pro Rider Jeff Lenosky are teaming up for a full day clinic your kids are sure to remember.

All skill levels ages 10-18 are welcome. At a minimum your child should be comfortable on a mountain bike riding single track trails. There will be a skills assessment and breakout sessions to accomodate all riders. The clinic will be split into two sessions at DTE Energy Foundation Trail. The morning session will focus on fundamentals like body position, bike body separation, shifting, braking, cornering and pumping. More advanced riders will work on wheel lifts, jumps and drops. The afternoon session will take place on Winn and Sugar loops and focus on applying skills to the trail.

There will be a 6:1 participant to instructor ratio for this clinic.

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ADVANCED CLINIC WITH JEFF LENOSKY/ TRAIL BOSS ACADEMY

FULL - Saturday August 20, 2022 - Sunday August 21 clinic added!

This advanced clinic with Trail Boss Academy, led by Jeff Lenosky, is designed to up your technical riding ability. The clinic will be split into two sessions. The morning session, held at Robin Hills Farm, will focus on fine tuning fundementals like drops, jumps, hops, punches, climbing and cornering. The afternoon session will be down the road at DTE Energy Foundation Trail and will focus on applying the skills to the trial. Lunch will be provided.

This clinic is not for beginners. You should be comfortable on your bike, riding all the trails at DTE, and preferably have taken a previous skills clinic. We offer a prep clinic the Saturday before.

Registration for this clinic will take you to the Trail Boss website.

ADVANCED CLINIC

MTB 101 - FUNDAMENTALS WOMEN'S CLINIC

Saturday August 20, 2022

It's called a beginner clinic, but really it's a clinic for those who have never taken a clinic before. Whether you're a new rider or a seasoned vet wanting to find out what bad habits are holding you back this clinic is for you. Here is your chance to learn proper bike body seperation, braking, cornering and more. Learning fundamentals leads to increasing your confidence and comfort on trail so you can ride faster and more in control.

The clinic will be split into two sessions. The morning session, held at Robin Hills Farm, will focus on learning fundamentals. The afternoon session will be down the road at DTE Energy Foundation Trail and will focus on applying the skills to the trial. Lunch will be provided.

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GO FASTER - INTERMEDIATE CLINIC

Saturday August 20, 2022

What is a Go Faster Clinic? It's not a beginner clinic. You have some riding experience and are comfortable on your bike, but want to take your riding on the trail to the next level. It's also a great clinic to take to get you race ready! This clinic will review some fundamentals and transition into making the most of the trail through effective cornering, picking lines, pumping for power and speed, and overcoming obstacles. We'll also cover basic trailside maintenance and bike setup to keep you going faster.

The clinic will be split into two sessions. The morning session, held at Robin Hills Farm, will focus on fine tuning fundamentals. The afternoon session will be down the road at DTE Energy Foundation Trail and will focus on applying the skills to the trial. Lunch will be provided. We offer two clinics, one co-ed and one women specific. Not sure you're ready? We offer a prep clinic the Saturday before.

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DOWNCOUNTRY ENDURO INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PREP CLINIC

**Saturday August 13, 2022**

The point of this clinic is to help you get the most from your intermediate or advanced clinic the following week. We'll work on the fundamentals to get you ready to rock. Highly encouraged if you have never taken a clinic before even if you are an intermediate or advanced rider.

To register for this clinic, you must be registered for our Advanced or Go Faster clinic on Saturday August 20.

The clinic will be one 3 hour session at DTE Energy Foundation Trail.

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Instructor bios

JEFF LENOSKY

One of the most decorated and well known riders around, Jeff has over 100 podium finishes and runs Trail Boss Academy. He also has a BA in Movement and Sports Studies/Sports Management and vast experience teaching mountain biking skills. Find him on Instagram, and be sure to check out his videos on Youtube.

CATHERINE NEFF

Catherine has been an athlete for over 20 years and started actively riding and racing mountain bikes, cyclocross and road bikes in 2013. She's highly sought after for her relatability and her direct, thorough, and fun approach to teaching riding skills. She often teaches clinics at Ray's Indoor Bike Park and founded Ride Inspired Coaching.

BRIAN ZAJAC

bio coming soon.

MITCH BRAY

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