A pumptrack is a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping" (generating momentum) by dynamic body movements, instead of pedaling. The art of pumping is dynamic, powerful, and fun. If done properly, pumping helps a rider gain momentum without pedaling, which increases flow and efficiency on any bike - a perfect foundation for mountain biking and especially jumping.
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for riding pumptracks and perhaps catching air (and landing safely) and who want to learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. We are big believers in the benefits of riding a pumptrack in order to hone your riding (and jumping) skills.
In this class students can expect to cover the foundation for pumping and momentum-generation then build layers of progression from there. This class will also cover pumping corners, manual front wheel lifts, bunny hops, and basic jumping techniques.
Bonus: Pump tracks are fun for the whole family and provide a perfect setting for growing bike handling skills. So you can expect to leave this class with some of the most fun homework ever.
Prerequisites for this class:
A desire to grow and refine your skills for riding a pumptrack, finding more flow, riding bermed corners, and perhaps jumping
MTB 301 or equivalent / the ability to perform the skills listed in our 200 level series classes
Please note: While this class is in the 300-level series to help with jumping skills, we have found that riders who want to improve their pumptrack riding skills also greatly benefit from this class. Students with more experience getting their wheels off the ground will get more from the jumping portion of the curriculum but there is plenty to work on in this class without the jumping portion so it’s not a requirement to take 301 before this class, it is only a recommendation for those specifically wanting jumping skills.
Riders who can ride most or all of the blue & black-rated trails you encounter (except for maybe the jumps) will get the most out of the jumping progressions but any level of rider can join to learn skills for pumping and cornering although some MTB or BMX experience is encouraged
Click here to read more about how you can prepare for your lesson
Duration: 3 - 3.5 hrs, depending on class size (>2 students but <7)
Cost: $175
Location: Exact meeting location will be sent upon registering but you can expect one of Bellingham’s rad pumptracks
Please note: While this class is in the 300-level series to help with jumping skills, we have found that riders who want to improve their pumptrack riding skills also greatly benefit from this class. Students with more experience getting their wheels off the ground will get more from the jumping portion of the curriculum but there is plenty to work on in this class without the jumping portion so it’s not a requirement to take 301.
MTB 302 will cover topics like these:
Bike Set-up
Body position for proper pumping, jumping, and cornering
Improving momentum with pumping
Skills to start jumping safely (table top jumps)
Pumping and creating speed in corners
Manual progressions with or without a manual trainer
Learning techniques for managing energy, pumping, linking dynamic moves, and just being more playful on your bike and finding flow
Plus plenty of free time to get in practice laps and enjoy the track
By purchasing this item, you agree to our terms and policies which can be viewed here.
Registration may close 24 to 48 hours before class start time, depending on class size.
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A pumptrack is a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping" (generating momentum) by dynamic body movements, instead of pedaling. The art of pumping is dynamic, powerful, and fun. If done properly, pumping helps a rider gain momentum without pedaling, which increases flow and efficiency on any bike - a perfect foundation for mountain biking and especially jumping.
This intermediate course is designed for riders who are eager to build a solid foundation for riding pumptracks and perhaps catching air (and landing safely) and who want to learn the progressions needed to keep that foundation growing. We are big believers in the benefits of riding a pumptrack in order to hone your riding (and jumping) skills.
In this class students can expect to cover the foundation for pumping and momentum-generation then build layers of progression from there. This class will also cover pumping corners, manual front wheel lifts, bunny hops, and basic jumping techniques.
Bonus: Pump tracks are fun for the whole family and provide a perfect setting for growing bike handling skills. So you can expect to leave this class with some of the most fun homework ever.
Prerequisites for this class:
A desire to grow and refine your skills for riding a pumptrack, finding more flow, riding bermed corners, and perhaps jumping
MTB 301 or equivalent / the ability to perform the skills listed in our 200 level series classes
Please note: While this class is in the 300-level series to help with jumping skills, we have found that riders who want to improve their pumptrack riding skills also greatly benefit from this class. Students with more experience getting their wheels off the ground will get more from the jumping portion of the curriculum but there is plenty to work on in this class without the jumping portion so it’s not a requirement to take 301 before this class, it is only a recommendation for those specifically wanting jumping skills.
Riders who can ride most or all of the blue & black-rated trails you encounter (except for maybe the jumps) will get the most out of the jumping progressions but any level of rider can join to learn skills for pumping and cornering although some MTB or BMX experience is encouraged
Click here to read more about how you can prepare for your lesson
Duration: 3 - 3.5 hrs, depending on class size (>2 students but <7)
Cost: $175
Location: Exact meeting location will be sent upon registering but you can expect one of Bellingham’s rad pumptracks
Please note: While this class is in the 300-level series to help with jumping skills, we have found that riders who want to improve their pumptrack riding skills also greatly benefit from this class. Students with more experience getting their wheels off the ground will get more from the jumping portion of the curriculum but there is plenty to work on in this class without the jumping portion so it’s not a requirement to take 301.
MTB 302 will cover topics like these:
Bike Set-up
Body position for proper pumping, jumping, and cornering
Improving momentum with pumping
Skills to start jumping safely (table top jumps)
Pumping and creating speed in corners
Manual progressions with or without a manual trainer
Learning techniques for managing energy, pumping, linking dynamic moves, and just being more playful on your bike and finding flow
Plus plenty of free time to get in practice laps and enjoy the track
By purchasing this item, you agree to our terms and policies which can be viewed here.
Registration may close 24 to 48 hours before class start time, depending on class size.
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