Elevate is the place to be for elevating both your riding and mindset. Check out the numerous options we have planned for Elevate Mountain Bike Festival June 14-16, 2024.
How do I sign up for my Group Ride, Workshop or Clinic?
When signing up, choose your preferred ride, workshop, or clinic for each session (Friday, Saturday morning & afternoon, and Sunday). Check the options beforehand and have your selections ready when buying tickets! Each session can only accommodate up to 10 participants.
Workshops
Trailside Fix-a-Flat
Join experienced instructors as we master the ultimate skill: fixing a flat! This workshop empowers you to be able to fix a flat tire confidently either on or off the trail. No more walking back to your car or asking for help – you can fix your own flat! *Only offered Friday & Saturday!
Who you are: you’ve had limited experience and understanding how to change a flat tire – what are tire levers? What’s a bacon strip?
How to Bleed your Brakes
Imagine you are out on the trail, about to go downhill, and uh-oh – your brakes feel squishy or soft! No need to bring it to a mechanic, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge you need to bleed your own brakes at home and be back on the trail in no time!
Who you are: you know when you need to bleed your brakes and have a basic understanding of bike anatomy.
Strengthen Off and On the Bike
Riding bikes is fun! What’s even better is keeping our bodies strong enough to prevent injury and ensures we get more days on the bike then in a sling. Learn from experienced instructors how we can best prepare our body to be ready for the season!
Who you are: you are passionate about preventing injury and keeping your body ready for biking season!
Elevate Your Nutrition
Led by Gnarly Nutrition, this workshop covers essential strategies for fueling, hydration, and recovery, ensuring you have the energy and endurance for unforgettable mountain biking experiences. Don’t just ride the trails, tackle them with the right nutrition! Note, only offered on Friday.
Who you are: you are curious about how you can elevate your nutrition game and tackle the trails with confidence!
Downhill MTB Group Rides
Burke Downhill MTB for Level 2 and 3
Are you curious about downhill mountain biking but want to take it easy? Join experienced ride leaders for some casual laps on Burke’s Bike Park and they’ll give you some tips and tricks for loading your bike on the terrifying lift. Note, this group ride is adaptive friendly. Note, only offered Saturday & Sunday!
Burke Downhill MTB for Level 4 and 5
Do you enjoy being brought to the top of the mountain by a lift and then the wind in your hair (helmet) as you ride down the mountain? Are you comfortable on blues and maybe some bumpier terrain? Join us for Burke’s Bike Park laps for levels 4 and 5! Note, only offered Saturday & Sunday!
Burke Summit Downhill Laps for Level 6 and 7
Our certified coach will lead you through some of Burke’s gnarlier terrain – the Summit Trails! After a beautiful drive up the mountain access road, enjoy top to bottom laps on some of the most advanced terrain in the area. Don’t be intimidated though! Our leaders are there to help walk you through the challenging terrain and give out high-fives no matter what you ride (or walk)! Note, only offered Saturday & Sunday!
Kingdom Trails Group Rides
Kingdom Trails Group Ride for Level 1, 2, and 3
Do you enjoy a lot of snack breaks and riding at a conversational pace? Do you prefer to ride green trails with minor elevation change? Join our experienced Ride Leaders as we casually explore Kingdom Trails! Note, this group ride is adaptive friendly.
Kingdom Trails Group Ride for Level 4
Step it up a notch with distance, elevation, and terrain as we navigate through some of Kingdom Trail’s marquee blue trails! Note, this group ride is adaptive friendly.
Kingdom Trails Group Ride for Level 5
Are you comfortable on blue trails and have even started riding blacks? Join us on this fun adventure as we check out some of the more difficult terrain on the Kingdom Trails network. Don’t worry though – we’ll spend plenty of time talking through challenges and riding what the whole group is comfortable with!
Kingdom Trails Group Ride for Level 5 and 6
Get set for an incredible adventure on Kingdom Trails’ top-notch black trails! We invite you to join us for an enjoyable pedal, exploring thrilling singletrack paths while taking the time to chat about features. We’ll ride at a comfortable pace, ensuring everyone feels welcome and included. Note, only available on Friday.
Skills Clinics
Intro to Drops
It’s time to try to get the rubber off the ground! Learn from our certified coaches how to properly attempt a drop including timing, body position, and speed.
For Levels 4 and 5, you have experience mountain biking and want to dive into the world of getting in the air
Improving your Cornering
Are you comfortable with mountain biking but corners are your worst nightmare? Do you want to hear from certified coaches on the tips and tricks of cornering? Join us for this skill clinic as we work through the mechanics of cornering on our mountain bikes!
For Levels 4 and 5 that feel comfortable scanning the trails and understanding the terrain but find challenge with keeping speed through corners.
Skills Clinics
Elevate Your Riding for Levels 1, 2, and 3
Are you enjoying riding your bike and meandering through the trees? Are you curious about trying to get over roots, rocks, or what you can do to improve your riding? It’s time to Elevate your riding and hear from certified coaches on what comes next! Note, only offered Friday and Saturday.
For Levels 1, 2, and 3 that are still trying to master the basic skills of mountain biking
Elevate Your Riding for Levels 4 and 5
Nervous to try a black trail because you don’t quite feel like you are there yet? Want to know how you can Elevate your riding to get to the next level? Join us!
For Levels 4 and 5 who are comfortable on blue trails and ready to explore more.
What Level Am I?
Each ride or clinic will have an associated skill level. You know yourself best and we encourage you to understand what skill level you fall under when choosing your activities!
Level 1
New to mountain biking. You have (maybe) been on a mountain bike once before but can definitely ride a bike on the road or gravel.
Level 2
You consider yourself a beginner. You have ridden on singletrack a handful of times but still unsure on exactly where your body should be or what gear to be in… but you love it!
Level 3
A strong beginner. You love riding flat singletrack and able to ride at a slight downhill angle while standing up on your bike and can control your braking. You are not yet ready to go on steep trails or over rocks and roots.
Level 4
Feeling like an intermediate rider? You are starting to ride on a more regular basis and really enjoy trying out more technical terrain with more roots and rocks. You understand the mechanics of shifting properly, suspension, and you are getting more comfortable on steeper terrain.
Level 5
You have no problem riding blue trails, even with more technical terrain coming your way. As a strong intermediate rider, you’ve even thought about trying black trails!
Level 6
As an advanced rider, you are confident on expert trails (black) and technical terrain – you even sometimes leave the ground! You feel confident with steep descents and can anticipate the skills needed on different types of terrain.
Level 7
Expert, Expert! You don’t blink an eye at any terrain that’s thrown your way. You feel comfortable riding all green, blue, black and double black trails and even larger drops are a breeze.
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