Cover photo courtesy of Evergreen East
Looking to sharpen your riding this fall? Evergreen East—the Eastern Washington chapter of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance—is offering six adult mountain bike skills clinics in September at Spokane’s Beacon Hill and Camp Sekani. Options range from true-beginner fundamentals to focused progressions such as technical descending and intro to drops and jumps, with two women-only sessions. All clinics are taught by certified coaches in small groups.
Evergreen East head coach Myles Finlay says the clinics aim to meet riders where they are—from first-timers working on shifting and braking to experienced riders refining things like body position, cornering, and feature-specific skills. Finlay says the clinics are a great way to correct bad habits, improve technique, and progress safely with guidance from experienced coaches who know the right trails and jumps for riders’ ability levels. All of these clinics run from 9 a.m. to noon.
- Sept. 6 — Mountain Bike Foundations 1: Beginner
A fundamentals refresher for new riders or anyone returning to the sport.
- Sept. 7 — Technical Descending: 1-Day Clinic
Build confidence on steeper, rocky sections with dynamic body position, pumping through features, and line choice.
- Sept. 13 — Mountain Bike Foundations 1: Beginner — Women
Women-only introduction to Level 1 fundamentals in a supportive setting.
- Sept. 14 — Intro to Drops & Jumps
Learn stable body position, controlled speed and smooth landings, plus jumping basics for tabletops.
- Sept. 20 — Mountain Bike Foundations 2: Intermediate
Builds on Level 1 with passive and active pumping, cornering, wheel lifts, and finding flow on intermediate terrain.
- Sept. 21 — Mountain Bike Foundations 2: Intermediate — Women
Women-only version of the Level 2 progression with the same focus and prerequisites.
Expect clear demos, skill breakdowns, and a welcoming environment aimed at steady, safe progression on Spokane’s home trails. Proceeds from all classes support Evergreen East’s trail maintenance work, so your skill building helps local trails, too. Registration info at Evergreeneast.org.
