Sharpen your MTB skills for free at NW Tune-Up with Transition Bikes clinics led by Radical Roots—open to all levels, all weekend long. Registration required.
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Whether you're brand new to mountain biking, looking to level up your technique or just want to session with pro coaches in a festival setting, the Transition Bikes MTB Skills Clinics at the Northwest Tune-Up festival have something for every rider.
With a stacked schedule of hands-on clinics from Radical Roots MTB, led by local coaches like Angi Weston, Shaums March and their expert crew, this is your chance to grow your skills and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
Clinics are FREE with a 1-Day or 3-Day NW Tune-Up festival pass, but space is limited and pre-registration is required for certain clinics, especially the Premier Kids Clinics and Galbraith Mountain Clinics.
What to Know About the Bike Skills Clinics
- All participants must have a NW Tune-Up festival pass
- Clinics are free (included with your pass), thanks to Transition Bikes
- Pre-registration required for:
- Premier Kids Clinics
- Jumping & Cornering on Galbraith
- Roll-downs & Drops on Galbraith
- Limited on-site registration available at the Transition Bikes’ booth in the Exhibitor Village
- Confirmation email from Radical Roots MTB = proof of registration
- Waivers required via Smartwaiver (not proof of registration)
- Most clinics are family-friendly (kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
- BYO mountain bike or pumptrack/dirt jump bike (like a Transition PBJ)
- Waitlists available for full clinics
2025 Clinic Schedule & Details
Premier Kids Clinics (ages 6–16, all levels)
Fun, skill-building games and activities at the Waterfront Skills Zone. Pre-registration only.
- Fri, July 11 // 9am–12pm
- Fri, July 11 // 1pm–4pm
Premier Clinics on Galbraith Mountain
Pre-registration only. Meet at the Transition booth; shuttle to trailhead provided.
Jumping & Cornering (adv-beginner & intermediate)
Hone your cornering and jumping on Galbraith’s flow trails.
- Sat, July 12 // 1:30pm–5:30pm
Roll-downs & Drops (adv-beginner & intermediate)
Boost your confidence on steep roll-downs and drops.
- Sat, July 12 // 1:30pm–3:30pm
Waterfront Skills Zone Clinics
Family-friendly unless noted. Open to walk-up registration (limited spots).
Intro to Mountain Biking (Beginner)
New to MTB? Start here!
- Fri, July 11 // 1:30pm–3pm
- Sat, July 12 // 12:30pm–2pm
- Sun, July 13 // 12pm–1:30pm
Intro to Pumping & Cornering (Adv-beginner & intermediate)
Find more flow by mastering the fundamentals.
- Fri, July 11 // 2pm–4pm
- Sun, July 13 // 10:30am–12:30pm
- Sun, July 13 // 2pm–4pm
Slow-speed Skills & Skinnies (Adv-beginner & intermediate)
Balance, control and tackling skinny features.
- Sat, July 12 // 10:30am–12pm
- Sun, July 13 // 1:45pm–3:15pm
The Art of Braking & Bailing (All levels)
Stop safely and fall smart.
- Sat, July 12 // 11:30am–1pm
- Sun, July 13 // 11am–12:30pm
Intro to Wheel Lifts (Beginner & up)
Learn front, rear, level and pedal-punch lifts.
- Sat, July 12 // 10:30am–12pm
Advanced Wheel-lift Progressions (Adv-beginner & intermediate)
Step up to manuals, bunny hops and more.
- Sun, July 13 // 11:30am–12:30pm
Foundations for Jumping (Adv-beginner & intermediate)
Dial in takeoffs and landings.
- Sun, July 13 // 1pm–3pm
Come Ride With Us
From the pumptrack to Galbraith’s iconic trails, this year’s clinic lineup offers a chance to learn from the best and build lasting skills—whether you’re prepping for a race run, chasing flow or just starting your MTB journey.
Thanks to Transition Bikes and Radical Roots MTB, your Tune-Up weekend can be as progression-packed as you want it to be—without spending a dime more.
Ready to ride? Click the button below to register early and save your spot!
