Full-day MTB skills class in Las Vegas, NV

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.
• I am driving from Boulder, CO to Las Vegas, NV to teach you how to ride your best and train myself for the masters downhill world championships in May.
• I'm offering full-day classes March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 34, 29, 30 and 31. If you really want some kung fu, take more than one of these classes — you get way more from subsequent sessions because your nervous system is more ready.
• Classes run from 9 a.m. to as late as 4 p.m. I stop the class as soon as we reach the point of diminishing returns.
• I demand quality instruction and deep connections. Class size is only 4 students.
• 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 worlds. 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 channelKeeper 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 1,500 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 will see right into you, and I'll help you reach your potential as a rider, athlete and person. 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.

The Las Vegas area has a wide range of trails and features for all levels of riders, all close to town. In this one day you will revolutionize how you perceive mountain biking, yourself as a mountain biker, and yourself as an athlete and person.

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 dozens of 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, the conditions and permits. Las Vegas has tons trails, from very green to hella double black. 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.

If you have trails you know you want to learn on, please let me know.

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.

BONUS: For the March 22-24 classes will have a special guest coach. Elyse Meaney LMT CMLDT is a Boulder orthopedic sports bodyworker. She is excellent at finding and fixing your physical limitations so you get more from my instruction.

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

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.

Here's Elyse. elysemeaney.com

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sweet Las Vegas Trails, 1 Village Blvd, Las Vegas, United States