the technique

Mountain bike clinics

The Skills Pyramid: build your mountain biking techniques

Our MTB clinics have been developed based on the Skills Pyramid: we start by mastering basic and fundamental technique. Then you take the next step to complex techniques built from basic skills. So without a strong foundation, it is very difficult to learn advanced techniques of mountain biking properly. With the help of our Skills Pyramid, you will ride the trails as an expert! 

Basic

To be able to ride MTB routes safely.

Foundation

Learning the correct techniques on which all mountain biking is based.

Technique Flow of Obstacles

Faster, Higher and Steeper! Pushing boundaries with the fundamental techniques in your pocket.

Specialist

Clinics with a focus on complex techniques and masterclasses

TIP: Been on the MTB for a while but never attended a clinic? Then start the Foundation (Blue) clinic!

Basic

To safely ride an MTB route, it is important to master the basic skills. At MTBTravel, our mountain bike training courses are designed with this in mind. Without a strong base, we don't go into complex skills just yet. While learning the basics, we get off to a smooth start with the correct setup of your mountain bike and learning the basic techniques to quickly spend a lot of time in the woods. Choose a venue and date below. 

TIP: Also fun to book as an outing with friends, families or your company (get in touch) 

Foundation

Learn the techniques on which all mountain biking is based. This is the most important MTB clinic you can attend. What to expect? During this training you will learn essential techniques of mountain biking such as Basic, Attack and Flow stance, braking, riding fast bowl turns and dealing with obstacles. All in a safe and challenging environment under the guidance of experienced instructors. This clinic is perfect for beginners looking to get a good start, as well as advanced mountain bikers looking to perfect their technique. Everyone can participate at his or her own level. 

Choose a venue and date below. 

Technology

Flow and obstacles

Faster, Higher and Steeper! With the fundamental techniques under your belt, you can start pushing all your limits. Our MTB training is perfect for those who are looking for a challenge and want to take their skills to the next level. You will learn how to safely and confidently tackle steep descents, faster sections and technical climbs. Prepare for trails that test both your technique and perseverance. Choose location and date below. Start with 1: Flow and then move on to 2: Obstacles.... 

Specialist

These mountain bike lessons focus on advanced skills such as high drops, technical climbs and sharp turns. Ideal for riders who want to get more out of their technique and master difficult trails. Develop your MTB skills under the guidance of professional instructors. Choose Specialist or Masterclass locations and date below. 

Why choose MTB Clinics at MTBTravel?

Suitable for every level

Our mountain bike training courses are for everyone. Whether you are just starting out or have been cycling for years, we adapt the lessons to your level. So you always get the best out of yourself and enjoy the sport to the full. 

You will learn with us from experienced instructors who are avid mountain bikers themselves. We know how to explain techniques clearly and patiently. With personal attention, we help you grow during each mountain bike training session. 

We choose the most beautiful trails to suit your experience. During MTB lessons, you will learn how to tackle challenging trails, while safety always comes first. So you can keep riding with confidence. 

MTB Rides & Workshops

In addition to clinics, we also offer MTB rides (day trips that also include clinic elements). These are great additions to the mountain bike clinics, allowing you to put into practice what you have learned with the help of a guide/trainer. Want to know more about technique or the right setup for your MTB? Then book a workshop!

MTB Clinic Travel

What's more fun than an MTB Clinic? Exactly: a whole weekend or week with a trainer on the road over challenging trails. 

Combine learning and enjoying in South Limburg, Luxembourg or Nauders. Every day you will go on the road with our Trainers who will guide you all day long. You will definitely be able to push your boundaries in these challenging environments. Invest in yourself with these unique trips! 

Mountain bike instructor teaching a participant how to jump on a mountain bike.

Skills weekend South Limburg

This weekend is all about improving your MTB skills.

We start with (repeating) the most important foundation (basic) techniques, before we take it to the next level. Even though you may have been on the MTB for a while, we are convinced that there is still plenty to learn and improve on the basic technique. And this is important because we will continue to build on it throughout the weekend to push boundaries.

South Limburg has technically challenging routes and numerous opportunities to improve your MTB skills.

Mountain bike training over rough terrain in the forest.

Skills weekend Luxembourg

Skills weekend: Three days of working on your skills.

We make you better! During this weekend we bring all your MTB techniques to the next level. In a small group of max 8 people you will work under the professional guidance of Martijn Kuiken for three days in Luxembourg. Watch, practice and apply in challenging terrain!

Skills weekend Luxembourg focuses on, among other things, Enduro and Trail technology!

Skills week Nauders

Are you an enthusiastic mountain biker looking for new challenges and ready to push your limits? Or have you just started your technical development and want to immerse yourself in the world of flow trails, enduro descents, root passages, alpine meadows, breathtaking views, technical slow sections, natural rock gardens and more? Then the Three Countries Skills Week in Nauders is exactly what you are looking for!

Hello! I'm Mischa.

Co-owner of MTBTravel and Mountainbike-Trainingen. Together with our team of certified trainers and guides, we believe that with the right training and guidance, you will be on the mountain bike with more fun and efficiency. Whether you want to ride the Dutch course with more confidence or strive for technical trails abroad. With our years of experience in training mountain bikers, you are in good hands.

Our Approach

Our technique training is based on the Skills Pyramid. This means that you can only grow further if you master the underlying techniques.

Example: To ride a bowl turn at speed, your balance, speed, sighting technique and line choice must be right. A drop requires good sighting technique, speed, balance, weight shifting and a controlled landing. If any of these basic techniques are not right, success depends on luck instead of control. And you want to sit on your mountain bike with confidence and control!

See below the structure of levels within the Skills Pyramid.

Each level clinic has its own color and can be found as such on the website.

Besides the Clinics we also offer MTB rides (day trips that also include clinic elements) These are great additions to the Clinics to put into practice what you have learned under the guidance of a guide/trainer. 

We also organize Clinic Travel: such as Skills Weekend Limburg in the Netherlands, Skills Weekend Luxembourg, and the Skills Week Nauders. These trips are completely focused on developing your technique (level red-Technique) with intensive guidance from our trainers every day. 

After attending our individual Clinics, the Clinic Trips are the way to make significant progress.

Level check

Determining a level is always difficult, we hope the explanation below will help you in your choice. 

Basic

Are you new to mountain biking or do you want to try mountain biking? We will cover the correct adjustment of the MTB and basic techniques. Then we will go out with you to apply the techniques on the course.

Foundation

Do you want to ride challenging trails or become faster? In the Fundament (blue) clinics we teach you exactly how to respond to different situations with technique to always maintain control over your bike. Think of postures, grip, climbing, descending, braking and obstacles (rolling drop). Note: The Fundament (blue) clinics followed by one or two Technique (red) clinics prepare you best for our trips.

Technique Flow of Obstacles

Do you master the techniques from the Fundament (Blue) clinic, such as a 20 cm rolling drop and the basic, attack and flow stance? Then your fundamental technique is in order to build on and we will go: faster, higher and steeper. In these 2.5-hour clinics, you will learn to jump, ride drops and overcome technical challenges.

Specialist

You have completed the Technique (Red) Clinics and want to move on to more complex and challenging techniques. Our Specialist (Black) clinics have specific focus points for which all previous techniques must be in order if you want to make progress here.

Still having trouble choosing or are you still in doubt? Then choose Fundament level (Blue), the techniques in this clinic are so important that you really need to master them if you want to make progress during the Technique (Red) Clinics. Contact us by phone for personal advice: 0634492457

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Level check MTB Travel

The level of a trip depends on your mastery of Fundamental MTB skills (blue) and Technique (red).

Foundation

You will master the fundamentals of mountain biking if you know how to apply the following techniques with confidence: Basic, Attack and Flow stance, effective braking and at speed come turns as well as flat turns. Loose ground is no problem for you and you also ride over obstacles and ride rolling drops with confidence.

Technique (Flow and Obstacles)

With flow techniques, you know how to maintain and create speed. You master fast turns and drop techniques (push and jump). You make line choices while riding, use the Pedal-kick and ride Off-Camber. You ride technical climbs and descents with sharp turns with confidence, as well as jumps and root passages.

Still having trouble choosing or are you still in doubt? We are happy to guide you to get the most out of your next MTB trip. To this end, we have developed a clear, constructive clinic programme. Of course, this includes the fundamental techniques that are so important that you really need to master them. Take a look at our Clinics Or contact us by mail: info@ts-mtb-adventure.nl or phone: 0634492457