Ride and Refine: Air

 

Ride and Refine: Air classes are designed for riders who want focused, coached practice time on jumps and drops in a supportive, small-group environment. These sessions take place at Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, where purpose-built jump lines allow us to repeat features, fine-tune technique, and progress safely.

With low student-to-coach ratios, we can break into groups as needed, allowing every rider to work on skills and features that match their ability, goals, and comfort level. Whether you’re dialing in fundamentals or refining advanced lines, these classes are all about quality reps, detailed feedback, and confidence in the air.

Not sure which level is right for you? send us a note, we’re happy to help you choose the best fit.

Prefer one-on-one coaching? Private Instruction is also available.

Select a Ride and Refine class and date:

NOTE: The jump icons below represent the relative difficulty of the class compared to other Ride and Refine Air offerings, not the official trail rating. If you’re unsure which class is right for you, please reach out and tell us about your jumping experience and goals.

Ride and Refine: Beginner Jumping

Trails: Luna Lines / Voodoo Child

This class is ideal for riders who want focused time perfecting basic jump and drop form in a controlled environment. If you’ve never jumped or dropped, please take Air 101 first. This session is ideal for riders who want to slow down, refine their technique, and build consistency before progressing to larger features.

Student-to-Coach Ratio: 5:1
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: $139

Focus Areas:

  • Jump and drop body position

  • Takeoff and landing fundamentals

  • Building consistency and confidence

Runs:

  • Luna Lines

  • Drops in the Clearing

  • Voodoo Child (drops and jumps)

Suggested Pre-Class Prep: Air 101

Bike: Mid-travel trail bike or park bike

Ride and Refine: Intermediate / Advanced Jumping

Trails: Space Coaster / HLC / Big Tree / Parts of Gravy Train

This class is for riders who are confidently jumping basic tabletops and may be starting to hit gap jumps, but want to progress safely and efficiently. With a low student-to-coach ratio, riders can focus on specific lines of interest—these classes are aspirational, not mandatory to ride every feature listed.

If you’ve never jumped a gap, we recommend Air 201 before taking this class.

Student-to-Coach Ratio: 4:1
Duration: 120 minutes
Price: $169

Focus Areas:

  • Speed management and line choice

  • Takeoff timing and pop

  • Progressive gap jumping

  • Optional drop work

Runs:

  • Great Space Coaster (Blue – tabletops)

  • Portions of Gravy Train (Single Black)

  • HLC Line (Single Black)

  • Big Tree Tables (Blue/Black)

  • Optional drop progression (Blue/Black)

Suggested Pre-Class Prep: Air 201 or Intermediate Air 2-Day

Bike: Mid-travel trail bike or park bike

Ride and Refine: Advanced / Expert Jumping

Trails: Gravy Train / Space Coaster / Semper / HLC / Flying Squirrel

This session is for riders already jumping single black lines—or double black lines—who want to progress, smooth things out, or refine style and control in the air. This is also a great follow-up for riders who have completed Advanced Air and want coached practice time.

Groups will be organized based on rider goals, with an emphasis on repetition, refinement, and feature-specific feedback.

Student-to-Coach Ratio: 3:1
Duration: 120 minutes
Price: $179

Focus Areas:

  • Advanced pre-loading and takeoff techniques

  • Line reading and jump assessment

  • Air awareness, control, and style

  • Refining consistency on advanced lines

Runs:

  • Gravy Train (Black) – emphasis on dialing the end of the line

  • Great Space Coaster (Blue) – coiling and pre-load techniques

  • Semper Dirticus (Double Black) – reading varied jumps

  • Flying Squirrel (Double Black) – technical top, park-style finish

  • HLC (Black) – refinement and consistency

Suggested Pre-Class Prep: Advanced Air or Advanced Air 2-Day

Bike: Mid- to long-travel trail bike or park bike