Programs
JUNIORs club
This program is for all riders 8 and up who are interested in riding mountain bikes with an active community of riders! At every ride, we break into different groups to focus on different skills, riding styles, speeds, and abilities to keep every rider engaged, progressing, happy, and having FUN. Primarily, above everything (besides safety), our focus in on fun! There is NO requirement for anyone to race. If your young rider is a: jumper/jibber/shredder, CLTMTB club also has a group for them. BUT, if you are interested in racing… you have come to the right place for that as well.
Summer camps
Summer 2024 is the 7th year for our youth mountain biking skills and adventure camps and we are very proud to announce our expansion! We will be offering TEN full weeks of Summer camps at one of 4 ideal locations in the greater Charlotte area. CLTMTB Camp is also transitioning to a brand new name: WHITETAIL MTB. Named after the gorgeous Whitetail Deer who share our forests - we aspire to teach riders to navigate the trails with the effortless control, speed, and skill of these magnificent animals.
PRIVATE LESSONS
If you are ready to take your riding to the next level, there is NO better way to drastically improve your skills than with a one-on-one private lesson. These lessons are 2 hours long and focus on you and your goals on the bike. Every rider who starts private lessons with us begins with a Fundamentals Overview which will run your through all the skills you need to build a solid foundation or correct bad habits. From there, we can customize a training plan that will help you meet and exceed your goals as a mountain biker, including targeted strength and conditioning plans and Training Peaks training programs.
Confidence
One of the most important ingredients to becoming a successful rider is self-confidence. Believing that you can "do it" is key. CLT MTB focuses on developing the rider's confidence through a progressive, step-by-step approach where fundamentals of good riding technique are instructed and reviewed consistently until they become second nature.
Instruction
Lead by Shawn Gentry, a veteran mountain biker with over 30 years of experience, CLT MTB blends the methodology of: BICP (Bike Instructor Certification Program), PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association), and NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) to create a beginner-friendly, progressive program that is sure to develop skills and create accomplished riders. Our focus is on safety and fun. Regardless of each rider's personal goals, CLT MTB can tailor a program that is right for them or their group.
Adult riders get the most value by scheduling private lessons which are custom-tailored to each rider’s skill level and personal goals.
Younger riders will benefit from our Junior Development program which runs throughout the school year, or our Summer Day Camps and other youth programs by building solid foundation of correct technique and skill that will benefit their riding for a lifetime.
Get Off the Greenway!
Actually, there's nothing wrong with riding on the greenway. It's a great way to get around town, especially if you are just starting out riding a mountain bike. However, once you are comfortable on your bike and want to take it to the trail - that's where we can help. With over 30 years of experience riding mountain bikes, we can show you the ropes while teaching you the skills you need to progress, get fast, and have a lot of fun!
Safety
Being safe on a mountain bike goes much further than wearing a helmet. CLT MTB requires every rider to not only wear proper riding gear for safety, but also to ride an appropriate bicycle that fits them and is well-suited to trail terrain. Our kid's Summer Camps and Junior Development programs requires a mountain bike with at least 24 inch wheels and a frame/setup that fits them and allows them to ride to their full potential. 24 inch wheels or larger will allow them to navigate the often rooty, rocky, bumpy terrain of local mountain bike trails, while a well-fitted frame allows riders of all ages to have proper control of their bike and gives them the ability to execute maneuvers with proper form and technique that a bike that either too large or too small may not allow. Additionally, we highly recommend that you have bicycles given a professional tune-up at your local bike shop before starting any CLT MTB program.
Let's Ride.
We look forward to meeting you and as usual... we can't wait to ride! So, if you are looking for mountain bike instruction, coaching, guiding, or kids day camps and skills clinics in Charlotte, NC or the surrounding areas, here we are! Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you out on the trail!
