Wheels Up MTB Skills Weekend – Quad Cities – Sylvan Island in Moline, IL April 10–12
April 10 @ 5:00 pm - April 12 @ 5:30 pm
Wheels Up MTB Skills Weekend – Quad Cities – Sylvan Island in Moline, IL April 10–12
🚴♂️ Wheels Up MTB Skills Weekend – Quad Cities🚴♀️
📍 Sylvan Island in Moline, IL
📅 April 10–12
Join Wheels Up MTB for a full weekend of skill progression, coaching education, and community riding. Whether you are a rider looking to build confidence on jumps, dial in your cornering, or a coach looking to improve how you teach skills, this weekend offers opportunities for all levels.
We are excited to work with riders and Iowa League coaches to build stronger skills, better riders, and better coaching throughout the region.
📅 Friday – April 10
Iowa League Coaches Only Training
Coaching Skills and intermediate Progressions
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💰 Only for Iowa Interscholastic League Coaches
This session is designed specifically for Iowa League coaches looking to improve their ability to teach jumping skills safely and effectively.
Topics include:
• How to teach Learn to Jump progressions
• Rider body positioning and timing
• Coaching communication and feedback
• Safe skill progressions for youth riders
• Common mistakes and corrections
This clinic focuses on how to coach skills, not just how to ride it. Take this with coaching leaching learn to jump
📅 Saturday – April 11
Morning Jump Jam – Includes Evening 6-8pm
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 All ages $35 (Under the age of 12- $20)
A fun and supportive environment for younger riders to session the jumps, build confidence, and ride with friends.
Perfect for riders who want practice time and encouragement without the structure of a full clinic.
Youth Learn to Jump Clinic
⏰ 12:15 PM – 2:30 PM
💰 $120
This structured clinic teaches young riders the fundamentals of jumping safely and confidently.
Focus areas include:
• Body position and balance
• Pumping and takeoff timing
• Safe progression through jumps
• Confidence building and repetition
Iowa League Coaches Only Training
Coaching teaching Learn to Jumping
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
💰 Special League Rate $130
An additional opportunity for Iowa League coaches to develop coaching strategies and refine how jumping skills are taught within team practices.
Open Jump Jam – All Ages
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💰 All ages $35 (Under 12- $20)
All riders are welcome.
Come session the jumps, ride with the community, and spend time building confidence and flow on the jump line.
A fun evening environment focused on progression, encouragement, and community riding.
📅 Sunday – April 12
Cornering Clinic – All Ages
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
💰 $120
Cornering is one of the most important skills in mountain biking.
This clinic focuses on:
• Proper body positioning
• Bike lean vs body lean
• Vision and line choice
• Braking control
• Carrying speed safely through turns
Perfect for riders of all levels looking to become smoother and faster on the trail.
Adult Learn to Jump Clinic
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
💰 $180
A step by step approach to learning jumps safely for adult riders.
Focus includes:
• Jump fundamentals
• Safe skill progressions
• Body position and timing
• Building confidence on takeoff and landing
No prior jump experience required.
Jump Progression Clinic – All Ages
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
💰 $220
Designed for riders who already understand basic jumping and want to take the next step.
This clinic focuses on:
• Advanced jump technique
• Carrying speed through jump lines
• Flow and rhythm
• Bike control in the air
• Progressing to larger features
💥 Ride. Learn. Progress.
This weekend is designed to help riders and coaches develop stronger skills, better confidence, and a deeper understanding of mountain bike progression.
Bring your friends, your team, and your stoke!!!
For questions or event details:
📧 wheelsupmtb@gmail.com
