BETTER RIDING = BETTER RIDES

★★★★★ I took the 1 day Fundamentals Co-ed clinic this fall in East Burke. I am a newbie 65 yo mountain bike rider and Patrick and Glenn were outstanding instructors, adjusting their teaching points fluidly amongst the different levels of riders in the group. They were enthusiastic, positive, and gave constructive feedback. The fun morning was spent on fundamental drills (extremely helpful) and the afternoon was spent practicing on the Kingdom Trails (with absolutely breathtaking scenery!). I was so appreciative of Patrick and Laurie's offer to let me observe the next day's Intermediate/Advanced morning clinic, and then Laurie took me out on a magificent trail ride in the afternoon. At every point I found a challenge along the way, she would repeat the particular skill with me until I was comfortable. She was extremely knowledgeable, fun, and patient! I can't thank Laurie, Patrick, and Glen enough for an outstanding weekend! Their overarching goal is to share their love and passion for mountain bike riding with you and facilitate your learning on a personal level. You won't be disappointed!

★★★★★ I went to the 1 Day Clinic, pressure control, timing, coordination and improved my stance and balance. My confidence level increased to go over some obstacles. My coach Jimmy had a great progression and feedback for me.

I just want to give praise and accolades to Lilly. She was a wonderful coach and helped me unlock that part of my brain that was over analyzing & stressing about what I was doing. Now jumping feels more natural and most importantly, I feel like I am progressing again. I look forward to practicing everything we talked about. I'm happy to recommend her and your company to my friends when they are looking to improve their biking skills.

★★★★★ I learned a lot and did jumps and drops I would have never done on my own

★★★★★ 100% recommend! I am so glad I did the two-day clinic. I would recommend this to any rider of any skill level. They have their process down to a science and scale their training to your ability level. I’ve been riding for about three years but never built up the confidence to try jumps or drops. They had me clearing a ten-foot jump before lunch! In the afternoon I confidently rode every feature of my local trails that I used to ride or walk around. Patrick, Jessica, and Lily are awesome coaches and broke everything down to basic concepts. They helped me see all of the bad habits I had developed riding on my own. If you want to ride faster and spend more time in the air, DCA will get you there!

★★★★★ My son and I recently participated in a mountain bike clinic with Dynamic Cycling Adventures, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! Here are some of the highlights: Our coaches were true experts who demonstrated each skill and were willing to repeat demonstrations as many times as needed until we fully understood what we were learning. Thanks to their guidance, my son and I feel safer and more confident when we ride, and we now know how to make much better use of our bikes' capabilities—things we didn’t even know were possible! We came with entry-level hardtail bikes, while some other participants had full-suspension models that probably cost more than my car! But all you need is a helmet and a mountain bike, and the coaches will help you learn your bike's capabilities, no matter what you're riding. I also enjoyed interacting with other participants and learning about the latest bike tech. Our group included riders of various skill levels, but because the group was small, each rider received personalized coaching at their level. Every rider was treated like the next Olympic superstar, regardless of their experience. Whether you’re a seasoned downhill ace or a complete beginner (like us), the coaches and fellow riders were incredibly kind, friendly, and always willing to help you take the next step in your progress. On the more challenging obstacles, if you weren’t ready to tackle them, you could easily ride around or take the time to prepare, with the coaches walking you through every step. Their patience and encouragement were remarkable. One obstacle took me a few minutes to tackle, while my son wasn’t ready for it just yet. But the group’s support was awesome, and my son can’t wait to try it when we retake the course next April. This clinic is one you’ll want to take over and over, as developing and refreshing your core skills is essential—even for top athletes. My only regret? I only signed us up for the one-day session! We’re definitely doing the two-day course next time. The coaches were also happy to answer any questions about gear, bikes, and riding in general. They weren’t tied to a script and were genuinely passionate about teaching the sport they love. There are so many more positive things I could say, but for now, my son and I are heading out to the trail to put our new skills to use. Do yourself a favor and sign up for a clinic with Dynamic Cycling Adventures. If you're ever in Virginia and ride at Pocahontas, I’d love to meet you and hear about your riding adventure!

★★★★★ I took the 2 day coed class a few weeks ago. The instructors were great, super knowledgeable, and very attentive. They really cared and did everything to help everyone in the class progress. I really enjoyed taking the clinic as a group as we were able to cheer each other on. Lots of learning in the morning and then putting it to use on the trails in the afternoon. Now when I go for a ride, I am much more confident, hitting drops or jumps I would have never touched in the past. There are times when my positioning or timing is off and now I know what was wrong and how to correct, before it was just a mystery. It has brought a new excitement to riding. Highly recommended taking a clinic for Dynamic.

★★★★★ Took the 1 day Intermediate/Advanced Clinic with Patrick, Jess, and Lily this weekend at Pocahontas State Park in Virginia, and it was a blast! I’ve been riding at Poca for several years, and to be honest I was getting a little bored with doing the same rides over and over. DCA helped me get out of the rut of my own comfort zone and try things I never thought possible. I went from being the guy who avoided leaving the ground at all costs to one who cleared a 10 foot jump, all before lunchtime! Patient, positive, and fun coaches broke down complex skills into manageable components so I quickly replaced fear with confidence. Can’t wait to get back out there next weekend to improve my skills and start tackling the harder trails! Thanks, guys!

★★★★★ I am writing this review from my viewpoint as an Adventure Motorcycle instructor where we train middle-aged people with more money than sense to take expensive motorcycles that are way too big and heavy to be ridden off road into challenging situations. So....my take on the DCA training should have some additional merit. I did the 2-day clinic at Blankets Creek in Canton, GA. I'm 50 years old. I would say I'm an intermediate MTBer coming into this class and the reason I invested in it was because my skills plateaued and I wanted to get better and more confident doing more difficult things like drops and jumps. I needed trained eyes on me as I have outgrown YouTube instruction with no feedback. Mission complete. Jess and Lilly were absolutely on point at all times. They had to accommodate a tremendous skill range (or lack thereof) between the students in my class. This is difficult for instructors to do because some students need remedial instruction and some need advanced instruction and you can't leave anyone out. They found a great balance and no one felt ignored. My big goal was to learn how to jump SAFELY and correctly. They worked me up from almost ground level jumps to clearing 7-12' tables by the end of the day! I was amazed and so happy to have them building my confidence every step of the way. INVEST in this class. It's the best money I've spent on MTB bar none.!