Programs
PRIVATE LESSONS
If you are ready to take your riding to the next level, there is NO better way to improve your skills than with a one-on-one private lesson. These private lessons for mountain bikers are 2 hours long and focus on you and your personal goals on the bike. Not sure you are ready for one of our Intermdiate-to-Advanced Skills clinics? Dial-In those fundamentals with a Private Lesson first and get 10% Off your Clinic registration.
summer camps 2026
It’s time to claim your rider’s spot in the premiere mountain bike Skills Camps for young mountain bikers ages 8 - 16 years old! Over 1,250 riders have attended our camps over the years, producing some of the Charlotte area’s most talented riders! From Beginner-friendly FUNdamentals, to Advanced Skills tracts for more accomplished riders, Whitetail MTB camps have it all!
JUNIORs club
It's On! Registration for CLTMTB Juniors Club is now Live. RIDE or RACE with Charlotte's premiere Juniors Club and Youth Mountain Biking Team for mountain bikers 8 y/o and up. Register your rider today. Join us now for the remainder of the 2025-26 RIDE program OR get your young racer involved with our RACE program before the 2026 racing season begins!
Confidence
One of the most important ingredients to becoming a successful mountain biker is self-confidence. Believing “I 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 require 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!
