Teens Ride and Refine: Air
Ride and Refine: Air classes are designed for teen riders ages 11-17 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.
Location: Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park – Issaquah, WA
Meeting Spot: Central clearing near the large covered shelter
Please arrive 20–30 minutes early to park and pedal in.
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.
Teens — Tabletops & Drops 🟦
Blue Terrain Focus
Overview
This class helps teen riders perfect basic jump and drop form while building confidence on smaller, predictable features. Focused, repeated practice ensures clean technique and prepares riders for more advanced lines.
What We’ll Work On
Basic jump and drop technique
Body position, timing, and control
Building confidence through repetition
Focused practice on features that match the rider’s level and goals
Terrain May Include
Luna Line (tabletops)
Drop zone in the clearing
Trail Comfort: 🟢 → 🔵
Feature Focus: Small tabletops & intro drops
Class Details
Student / Coach Ratio: 4:1
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $149
Skill Level: Newer jumpers and riders looking to perfect form
Prerequisites: none
Who: Riders 11+
What’s Next?
After this course, we often recommend:
This is a great course to repeat — clean, consistent air skills take time.
Private Instruction
Remote Instruction
Teens Ride & Refine: Gravy Train Jam
Gravy Train Jam ⚫
Black Line
Overview
This class is for teen riders who are beginning to explore gap jumps and are comfortable riding black trails. Focused coaching helps riders progress safely and efficiently, with attention to line choice, speed control, and confidence on larger features.
These classes are aspirational — riders are not expected to hit every feature listed. Coaching will be tailored to each rider’s readiness.
What We’ll Work On
Progressing jump size safely
Line choice and approach consistency
Speed control and confidence on larger features
Focused coaching to match each rider’s level and goals
Terrain May Include
Gravy Train (Single Black)
Trail Comfort: ⚫
Feature Focus: Larger tabletops, intro gaps, line choice
Class Details
Student / Coach Ratio: 4:1
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $149
Skill Level: Comfortable on black jump runs
Prerequisites: None
Who: Riders 11+
What’s Next?
This is a great class to repeat — clean, consistent air skills take time.
After this course, we often recommend:
Teen Ride & Refine: Advanced Jump Jam
Private Instruction
Teens — Advanced Jump Jam ⚫⚫
Black & Double Black Focus
Overview
This class is for teen riders confident on single black jump lines and aspiring to ride double black features. Focused coaching helps teens refine smoothness, style, and control while building consistency and flow at higher speeds.
What We’ll Work On
Refining speed and takeoff control
Reading complex jump lines
Building consistency, flow, and confidence at higher speeds
Focused coaching tailored to each rider’s goals and skill level
Terrain May Include
Gravy Train – refining full-line execution (Black)
Great Space Coaster – preload and coiling techniques (Blue)
Semper Dirticus – reading varied jumps (Double Black)
Flying Squirrel – technical + park-style features (Double Black)
HLC – refining speed, flow, and consistency (Black)
Trail Comfort: ⚫ → ⚫⚫
Feature Focus: Advanced lines, flow, precision
Class Details
Student / Coach Ratio: 4:1
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $149
Skill Level: Confident on single black lines, aspiring to double black
Who: Riders 11+
What’s Next?
After this course, we often recommend:
Private Instruction
This is a great course to repeat — clean, consistent air skills take time.
