Full-day MTB skills class in Boulder, CO - small group

Welcome Friends!

• My name is Lee McCormack. I'm the world's most effective mountain bike instructor.
• These classes will sell out. I'll be coaching for a few more years, then I am moving on. If you want to experience a life-changing day with me, now's your chance.
• We'll work together at the world class Valmont Bike Park and, if the group has the energy, we'll plug your new skills into some sweet local trails. Locations are subjuect to change based on conditions and the group's needs.
• Classes run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a BYOL lunch break.
• In order to deliver the highest quality instruction, class is limited to 4 riders.
• Cost per class is $895. I guarantee this is the best time and money you'll ever spend on your riding.
• Your class fee includes a free year at the Lee Likes Bikes MTB School (worth $199).
• Demo the insanely effective RipRow off-bike training tool.
• We’re gonna have such fun!
• Not sure about all of this? Schedule a 15-minute call with me here.
• Want to do something else on a different day? Email me at [email protected].

In case you don't know me, I have been a mountain biker for 35 years. I've been a professional mountain bike writer, teacher and speaker for 22 years. This is what I do. I love it, and I am very good at it.

When I raced downhill I earned a national championship and an 8th at masters worlds. Right now I'm training for my return to masters worlds in May 2024. While that experience informs what I do, my real gifts are communication and instruction.

• 11 books about mountain biking.
• Thousands of articles about mountain biking.
• Millions of video views (check out my YouTube channel, Keeper of the Shred and Joy of Bike - older episodes with me).
• Defined MTB technique in 2005 with the book Mastering Mountain Bike Skills, now in its 3rd edition.
• Redefining MTB technique now with in-person instruction and the Lee Likes Bikes MTB School.
• Godfather of the pump track movement. The book Welcome to Pump Track Nation has guided thousands of track builds worldwide.
• Inventor of the RideLogic dynamic mountain bike fit system (see the book Dialed).
• Inventor of the RipRow complete training tool.
• Trained 2,000 volunteer youth coaches as the head trainer for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), New England Youth Cycling (NEYC), the Colorado High School Cycling League and more.
• Taught more than 11,000 riders of all levels and styles — and sent zero (zero!) to the hospital. Safety is huge!

Most students say I'm the best teacher they've ever had, in any subject. I am a unique mix of analytical, athletic, emotionally intelligent, silly, sensitive and tough. I'll help you reach your potential as a rider, athlete and person — whatever you want and are ready for. 11,000 happy riders can't be wrong!

I love working with people. It's my purpose and the way I serve humanity. I freaking love these classes.

In this one day you will revolutionize how you perceive mountain biking, yourself as a mountain biker, and yourself as an athlete.

I look forward to riding with you,

- Lee McCormack (the Lee in Lee Likes Bikes)

This class is for everyone who wants to understand how great mountain bike riding works. It doesn't matter how fit or experienced you are.

If your coach is YouTube or a typical mountain bike skills coach, what I say will shock you in its simplicity and truth. My teaching methods are unique and effective. They have been vetted by physicists, engineers, physicians, physical therapists, psychologists and thousands of riders.

I'm gonna reveal the missing pieces that make you finally understand how you and your bike are designed to work together. This is not about media hype or equipment trends or flashy tricks. I teach you the underlying truths about not only your bike, but your body and mind. I give you the path to mastery which you will follow for the rest of your riding life.

If you're a beginner I'll guide you past all the trial and error, injuries, and bad habits. If you're an expert or even a pro I will help you clean up your bad habits and show you a level of riding you've only dreamed of. I've coached racers who have gone on to win titles in cross country, downhilll, enduro and cyclocross. More importantly, they're riding smarter and safer.

I am all about quality teaching and deep connections with my students. For this reason, class size is limited to 4 special riders. If a parent or caregiver wants to join, I'll make room. Email me at [email protected].

The price for this day is a mere $895. Most students say this is the best money they ever spent on mountain biking.

If you have a crew of friends or family, buy all four spots and make it a special day. Many people take this class more than once — the second session is way better than the first because your system is more ready.

Your class fee includes a free year at the Lee Likes Bikes MTB School (worth $199). This site has everything you need for bike selection, bike fit, riding skills, physical training and mental training. I’ll assign some pre-work before class, and the site will serve as your textbook in the future.

Drinks and snacks are included. Bring your own lunch per your dietary requirements.

" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."

- Albert Einstein

In my 22 years as a mountain bike writer/teacher, which was preceded by a successful career as an information designer (my team and I won a Pulitzer in 1998), I have been refining my teaching methods until they are as simple as possible, but not simpler.

At this point, I only teach two physical skills:

1. Pumping. I show you how to see all terrain as waves, and I teach you how to dynamically engage with trail shapes. Once you understand how to pump bumps of all kinds, it's easy to feel that pumping, hopping and jumping are the same movement. Cornering is that movement sideways. Technical climbing is that movement while pedaling. It's really that simple!

2 . Pedaling. Make the most power with the least effort. Most people gain 20-30 percent power just from technique improvement. Yeah! That's worth $895 right there.

You'll have the opportunity to demo the RipRow training tool, which is the A1 best way to learn great pumping technique, while building insane strength.

The simplicity of my physical approach gives us time to work on the most important aspect of your riding: your emotions and mindset.

Helping you ride and live better is my purpose. I take it very seriously — but we have so much fun!

We will explore whatever you want and are ready for.

• Bike fit - I'll show you how to optimize your bike for great riding and advise you on the fit of your next bike.
• Pedaling - I'll show you how to improve your power and reduce your effort, guaranteed.
• Pumping - Aka row/anti-row. This forms the foundation of all technical skills.
• Braking - And generating traction
• Cornering - Generating both traction and propulsion
• Hopping - Exactly like pumping, without help from a bump
• Jumping - Exactly like pumping, without the top of the bump
• Technical climbing - Pumping while pedaling
• Reading trails, making smart decisions, ripping and achieving Flow.
• Positive, fun mindset - Have real, actual fun that carries into the rest of your life.

That depends on the group, crowds and conditions. We will start at Valmont Bike Park or another local bike park, where we can really focus on your core skills. Most groups prefer to stay at the bike park all day; if the group has the interest and energy I'll take you on a local ride.

We only ride terrain I know you can handle safely, and that I know will benefit you. This is one reason my safety record is so good.

When you sign up I'll send you a short questionairre. I'll pick our venues based on what you tell me.

I told you about me above. Put very simply:

I have a mission to fulfill in this life. Right now it's on the mountain bike. I will be coaching for a few more years, so if you've been wanting to take a class with me, do it now.

Not sure about all of this? Schedule a 15-minute call with me here.

Mark Richards: Lee is an incredible mtb coach and instructor. He is a fantastic teacher of all the mechanics, form and line choices that will make you safer and faster. However the best part is his approach to the inner game of riding - he is a master at the art of helping you safely overcome fear to quiet your mind and experience new levels of flow and joy on the bike.

John Carr: Lee and his teaching methods are the only resources I will recommend to friends (new or experienced riders). I've followed Lee's writing for a long time, have worked with Lee using the RipRow, and recently did a full-day class with Lee. The instruction itself was excellent, but his ability to adapt his delivery or coaching cues to what I needed from moment to moment was truly impressive. Within a few runs on a pump track, he was able to diagnose a root-cause and correct something that I've been trying to figure out on my own for years. His coaching and coaching methods have drastically improved my safety, speed, and control on trail.

Skylar Cook: Lee is a damn magician. A 3-day workshop completely transformed my riding, my perspective on biking, and gave me the tools to self-diagnose and progress for years to come! ...

Minh Huynh: Lee is a highly-effective teacher who will transform your riding, no matter if you're a beginner or a pro. And if you're up for it, he'll also elevate your entire outlook in life!

To see more 5-star Google Reviews, go to Google and search for "Lee Likes Bikes".

Here's ... Lee:

I am not like any other coach or teacher. I flip freely between analytical and soulful, gentle and insistent. These videos will give you a feel for my teaching style.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Valmont Bike Park, 3160 Airport Road, Boulder, United States