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Loppet Mountain Bike Skills Clinics

Minneapolis, MN

Race date: May 8, 2026

Whether you are new to mountain biking or an experienced rider, learning skills will take your riding to the next level – safely and with confidence. All clinics are led by our BICP Certified Skills Instructors that have a passion for sharing their knowledge, teaching, and developing others. Each clinic is limited to six riders. Please note that these clinics are focused on skills with little to no trail riding. Financial Assistance: The Loppet provides financial assistance for those in need. To apply, please fill out this Financial Assistance form . Our staff will be in touch with you with next steps once your application has been submitted. Limitations apply, please see the application form for rules and restrictions.

Events

23 events

Fundamentals Full Course: May 8-9

Start time: May 8, 2026, 10:00 PM

Fundamentals Short Course: May 15

Start time: May 15, 2026, 12:30 PM

Fundamentals Short Course for Women: May 30

Start time: May 30, 2026, 12:30 PM

Wheel Lifts: May 30

Start time: May 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

Advanced Cornering, Berms and Pumping: May 31

Start time: May 31, 2026, 12:30 PM

Slow Speed Skills: June 6

Start time: Jun 6, 2026, 12:30 PM

Climbing and Descending: June 6

Start time: Jun 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

Advanced Wheel Lifts: June 21

Start time: Jun 21, 2026, 12:30 PM

Drops: June 21

Start time: Jun 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

Fundamentals Full Course: June 26-27

Start time: Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 PM

Fundamentals Short Course: July 11

Start time: Jul 11, 2026, 12:30 PM

Wheel Lifts: July 14

Start time: Jul 14, 2026, 10:00 PM

Fundamentals Short Course for Women: July 18

Start time: Jul 18, 2026, 12:30 PM

Fundamentals Full Course: July 24-25

Start time: Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 PM

Drops: August 1

Start time: Aug 1, 2026, 12:30 PM

Slow Speed Skills: August 6

Start time: Aug 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

Climbing and Descending: August 8

Start time: Aug 8, 2026, 4:00 PM

Advanced Wheel Lifts: August 9

Start time: Aug 9, 2026, 12:30 PM

Advanced Cornering, Berms and Pumping: August 12

Start time: Aug 12, 2026, 10:00 PM

Fundamentals Full Course: August 21-22

Start time: Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 PM

Drops: September 10

Start time: Sep 10, 2026, 10:00 PM

Fundamentals Full Course: September 11-12

Start time: Sep 11, 2026, 9:30 PM

Wheel Lifts: September 13

Start time: Sep 13, 2026, 12:30 PM