Confident, curious, or terrified - this is the clinic for you! Whether you’re new to mountain biking (MTB) or have been at it for decades, we recommend this clinic to EVERYONE. This clinic teaches the fundamentals of mountain biking that allow us to smoothly progress our skills while exploring bike safety, body positioning, efficient braking, and shifting. All other clinics are built around these foundational skills. This clinic is taught by BICP certified coaches.

Ready to get your wheels off the ground with confidence? This clinic is designed for riders who are already comfortable with intermediate bike handling skills—such as a basic front and rear wheel lifts, level lifts or have previously completed an intermediate clinic—and are looking to progress into jumping in a controlled, supportive environment.

We’ll break down the core elements of safe and effective jumping, including body position, timing, pressure control, and how to generate lift. Riders will start small and build progressively, working through step-by-step skills and drills before applying on purpose-built jumping platforms and ramps. The clinic takes place in a grassy field, allowing for a low-consequence environment that keeps the focus on skill development without the added complexity of trail features.

What to expect:

● Skill-building progressions from ground-based drills to small jumps (no larger than 1-bike length)

● Use of portable ramps and platforms to learn proper takeoff and landing mechanics

● Individualized coaching and feedback ● A focus on safety, repeatability, and confidence-building

● A fun, low-pressure environment to try something new Duration: ~2.5 hours This is a great next step if you’ve been “rolling everything” and are ready to start learning how—and when—to get airborne with intention.

Ready to get your wheels off the ground with confidence? This clinic is designed for riders who are already comfortable with intermediate bike handling skills—such as a basic front and rear wheel lifts, level lifts or have previously completed an intermediate clinic—and are looking to progress into jumping in a controlled, supportive environment.

We’ll break down the core elements of safe and effective jumping, including body position, timing, pressure control, and how to generate lift. Riders will start small and build progressively, working through step-by-step skills and drills before applying on purpose-built jumping platforms and ramps. The clinic takes place in a grassy field, allowing for a low-consequence environment that keeps the focus on skill development without the added complexity of trail features.

What to expect:

● Skill-building progressions from ground-based drills to small jumps (no larger than 1-bike length)

● Use of portable ramps and platforms to learn proper takeoff and landing mechanics

● Individualized coaching and feedback ● A focus on safety, repeatability, and confidence-building

● A fun, low-pressure environment to try something new Duration: ~2.5 hours This is a great next step if you’ve been “rolling everything” and are ready to start learning how—and when—to get airborne with intention.

Join us for a dig day with MORC at the jump line at Braemar. A volunteer with MORC will share knowledge on trail maintenance, shaping/repairing berms and umps, and anything else that peaks interest relating to trail work. We’ll meet at the parking lot slightly west of the golf dome and then head up to the trail together. Bring your bike and some clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!

DID WE SAY THE SEASON WAS OVER? I think we meant the NON SPOOKY SEASON was over! Come get witchy in the woods with your fellow dirt legionaires and hoot and howl under the full moon!

Don't forget to bring a headlamp, some snacks, and all the stoke one can muster for one of the funnest and most unique riding experiences the fall has to offer. If you've been curious about keeping your rubber on the dirt as the days get dark, this is a great time to learn about all you need to keep riding in the darkness!

This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to stop, chat, scope out features, and enjoy the dark with your new ghoul friends!

JEEPERS PEEPERS what a season it has been! The leaves are a changing but our stoke level sure aint! Come get steezy with all your new best pals under the golden canopy of the most beautiful woods in the world!

All skill levels welcome and we will have at least 2 groups of riders to accomodate different speed and trail preferences! If you are at all worried about if you can keep up, you can and WE WANT U THERE!

Plan to stick around after to post up at a picnic table and enjoy some refreshing refreshments with all your new best pals.

This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to stop and chat, scope out features, and generally bring the stoke!

We'll be checking out the trails at Battle Creek, meet at the lower parking lot (Check the address) to learn names and get started!

Battle Creek is known for it's awesome gravity trails which require a comfort on black trails with steep grades. We will be climbing together and then staggering as we drop into these gravity trails before we regroup at the bottom. Come get shreddy with us!

Mark your calendars, you are not going to want to miss this one. Join us for a sunny Saturday at the Monarch trails at Carver Park Reserve in Victoria. Meet at Grimm Farm trailhead where we will learn names and break into groups for rides.

OPEN GROUP RIDE: All skill levels welcome and we will break into groups as necessary so we all have a fun ride! This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to chat, snack and session features!

Grab a friend and joins us for some delightful turns at Lone Lake park in Minnetonka! Meet at the uppper parking lot off of Shady Oak Rd, next to the tennis courts, where we will learn names and lay out our plan for the evening.

OPEN GROUP RIDE: All skill levels welcome and we will break into groups as necessary so we all have a fun ride! This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to stop and chat, practice your trail manuals and generally bring the stoke!

We are adding Sunfish Lake to our line up this season! We will meet in the parking lot to learn names and get started!

This trail is short and sweet but provides an abundance of futures to stop, observe and session!

It’s time—our 5th annual Dirt Church is back and bigger than ever!

This year we are heading back to the stunning red dirt trails of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area! Pack your gear, grab your riding crew, and join us for a weekend of camping, community, and seriously fun singletrack.

What is Dirt Church?

Hosted by MWDL, this weekend is all about creating joyful, welcoming riding spaces for marginalized genders—meaning this event is for anyone but cis-men. Whether you’re rolling solo or bringing the whole crew, you’ll find new friends, epic trails, and the kind of campfire vibes that keep you warm all year.

✨ Reduced-price tickets available for BIPOC riders. Email us at midwestdirtlegion@gmail.com for information on how to get your reduced price ticket.
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We’re BACK at Localized for another gravity-fueled group ride! Make sure to plan enough time to get out to the trailhead as it’s 45 minutes to 1 hour from the Twin Cities.

Localized features a trail system with trails ranging from Beginner to Advanced. There's a progressive jump line and also some downhill trails.

Intermediate Group Ride: intermediate skills are necessary for this ride. There will be features present on all runs. Most will be gravity focused.

Join us for a midsummer's evening of miles and smiles as we will be checking out the trails at Murphy Hannerhan. Meet at the singletrack trailhead where we will learn names and lay out our plan for the evening.

OPEN GROUP RIDE: All skill levels welcome and we will break into groups as necessary so we all have a fun ride! This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to stop and make jokes, scope out features, and generally bring the stoke!

We'll be checking out the trails at Lebanon Hills, meet at the skills park area to learn names and get started

For this ride, we will focus on finding lines through the puzzling rock gardens throughout the trail. This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to stop and chat, scope out features, and generally bring the stoke!

Come shred the gem of the north metro with us at Elm Creek! Meet at the singletrack trailhead where we will learn names and lay out our plan for the evening.

OPEN GROUP RIDE: All skill levels welcome and we will break into groups as necessary so we all have a fun ride! This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to stop and chat, scope out features, and generally bring the stoke!

We'll be checking out the trails at Braemar, meet at the lower parking lot by the ice rink to learn names and get started!

Baremar is known for its AMAZING jump lines which require some comfort on larger features. We will be climbing together and then sessioning jump lines to work on getting shreddy and airborn

Join us for an evening of friendship and dirt. We'll be checking out the trails at Carver Lake Park, meet at the skills park area to learn names and get started

OPEN GROUP RIDE: All skill levels welcome and we will break into groups as necessary so we all have a fun ride! This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to stop and chat, eat snack and send bangers!

OMG the long winter has come to a close and hot pal dirt season has arrived! Come kickoff the season with us at Theo Wirth! Meet at the trailhead to learn names and get started.

All skill levels welcome and we will have at least 2 groups of riders to accomodate different speed and trail preferences! If you are at all worried about if you can keep up, you can and WE WANT U THERE!

Stick around after to grab a couple post ride refreshments at the trailhead and talk about all your exciting summer plans!

This is a no drop ride so plan for plenty of time to stop and chat, scope out features, and generally bring the stoke!

In this clinic, we’ll learn how to roll-down features and lift our front and rear wheels off the ground (one at a time!). Note that this is NOT a jump or drop clinic, but the skills you learn in this clinic will prepare you for jumps and drops in the future! We recommend being proficient in the skills offered in fundamentals 1 before taking this clinic

USE PROMO CODE: MWDLBIPOC5 for BIPOC Ticket Pricing!

Climbing may not be your favorite, but it’s usually necessary to get to the fun. In this clinic, we will teach the fundamentals of climbing positions, how to get on/off the bike while climbing, and how to shift during a climb. This session is taught by BICP certified coaches and will finish with a short group ride to practice our new climbing skills.

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