Trail Essentials encapsulates the core of Fluidride Methodology. In this class, riders spend about 45 minutes working on braking and body position while moving through terrain. The remainder of the course focuses on proper cornering technique.
Cornering is perhaps the single most important element in mountain biking. Beginners build safe habits. Intermediates fix long-standing inefficiencies. Experts and pros gain more speed, traction, and margin for error.
The 2 hour 45 minute format allows every skill to be broken down clearly, practiced repeatedly, and refined with individualized feedback.
Front-foot and back-foot turning
Turning in both directions
Slalom and linked corners
One-footed turns (isolating control)
Flat, bermed, and off-camber turns
Corner setup, timing, and line choice
Sustainable, powerful riding posture
How bike and body work together for traction
Undulating terrain & passive pumping
Braking that supports cornering
Steep descent control
Clear demos + individualized feedback
Who: Ladies(+) riders 16+
Prerequisites: None
Skill Level: All Levels
Duration: 1 day x 2.75 hours
Location: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Issaquah, WA.
Where to meet: Central clearing near the large covered shelter (arrive 20–30 min early to park & pedal in)
After this course, we often recommend:
Trail Essentials – Practice what you learned, then come back to this course to refresh and refine these skills! Solidifying great foundations takes a lot of time and consistency.
Air 101– the body position work we do in Trail Essentials feeds nicely into body position for jumping
Advanced Cornering – learn how to read and plan ahead for more difficult types of corners, including off-camber, tight or technical turns
Not sure which class is the best fit for you? 🤔
Contact us or check out our Course Comparison Guide!
Choose “Gift” in the drop-down. The rider can select their class date later.
We can also create a personalized e-gift card—just send us the details.
Trail Essentials encapsulates the core of Fluidride Methodology. In this class, riders spend about 45 minutes working on braking and body position while moving through terrain. The remainder of the course focuses on proper cornering technique.
Cornering is perhaps the single most important element in mountain biking. Beginners build safe habits. Intermediates fix long-standing inefficiencies. Experts and pros gain more speed, traction, and margin for error.
The 2 hour 45 minute format allows every skill to be broken down clearly, practiced repeatedly, and refined with individualized feedback.
Front-foot and back-foot turning
Turning in both directions
Slalom and linked corners
One-footed turns (isolating control)
Flat, bermed, and off-camber turns
Corner setup, timing, and line choice
Sustainable, powerful riding posture
How bike and body work together for traction
Undulating terrain & passive pumping
Braking that supports cornering
Steep descent control
Clear demos + individualized feedback
Who: Ladies(+) riders 16+
Prerequisites: None
Skill Level: All Levels
Duration: 1 day x 2.75 hours
Location: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Issaquah, WA.
Where to meet: Central clearing near the large covered shelter (arrive 20–30 min early to park & pedal in)
After this course, we often recommend:
Trail Essentials – Practice what you learned, then come back to this course to refresh and refine these skills! Solidifying great foundations takes a lot of time and consistency.
Air 101– the body position work we do in Trail Essentials feeds nicely into body position for jumping
Advanced Cornering – learn how to read and plan ahead for more difficult types of corners, including off-camber, tight or technical turns
Not sure which class is the best fit for you? 🤔
Contact us or check out our Course Comparison Guide!
Choose “Gift” in the drop-down. The rider can select their class date later.
We can also create a personalized e-gift card—just send us the details.
The style of teaching (more academic and systems based) was really impactful for me. Having explanations of why things work (rather than just showing us how to do things) was memorable. The feedback that we got while doing the repetitions was also very customized and productive.
-Dani
