Rider Education
MTB School Is In Session!
COMBO offers unique and progressive mountain bike lessons by some of the raddest riders and certified mountain bike instructors in town. Offering three skill levels:
beginner Dirt School
intermediate Shred School
advanced Flight School
We want you to join us to hone your skills and take your mountain bike riding to the next level.
In this inclusive and high stoke environment, each lesson takes place at different locations in Central Ohio, and at a price point that won't break the bank. The best part about admission is that money goes right back into maintaining the trails you love (and are learning) to ride!
The COMBO instructor roster is full of fun faces that will get you smiling on the trails no matter your skill level. We’re all so excited for you to be here!
Dirt School
This class focuses on the fundamentals skills of Mountain Biking. It includes gearing, body position, stopping, and covers a general introduction to trail riding.
Shred School
Considered more of an intermediate class, our instructors build on your existing skills and teach cornering, front and rear wheel lifts, and level pedal lifts.
Flight School
For the advanced rider who wants to take their skills to new heights. This class introduces bunny hops and the essential techniques for jumping.
Shred School
Build on your existing skills and teach cornering, front and rear wheel lifts, and level pedal lifts.
DATE: Saturday August 2nd
TIME: 9:30am - 12:00pm
LOCATION: Chestnut Ridge
-Bring your bike, helmet, and water.
-Flat pedals are strongly recommended.
-A snack is always a good idea too!
Dirt School
Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking that will give you confidence on the trails.
DATE: Sunday July 6th
TIME: 9:30am - 12:00pm
LOCATION: Chestnut Ridge
-Bring your bike, helmet, and water.
-Flat pedals are strongly recommended.
-A snack is always a good idea too!
Shred School
Build on your existing skills and teach cornering, front and rear wheel lifts, and level pedal lifts.
DATE: Saturday June 28th
TIME: 9:30am - 12:00pm
LOCATION: Horns Hill
-Bring your bike, helmet, and water.
-Flat pedals are strongly recommended.
-A snack is always a good idea too!
Meet our Certified MTB Instructors
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Keith Overton
PMBIA Level 1 Beginner and Intermediate Skills Instructor
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Melany Lowe
PMBIA Level 1 Beginner and Intermediate Skills Instructor
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Brittany Ambrosio-Beuthe
PMBIA Level 1 Beginner and Intermediate Skills Instructor
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Shannon Adams
BICP Level 1 Beginner and Intermediate Skills Instructor
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Nancy Kemmerer
BICP Level 1 Beginner and Intermediate Skills Instructor
FAQ’s
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$45. This helps pay our instructors and give back to the trails that we host our classes at.
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GREAT! Shoot us an email and we’ll help get you set up & certified if you’re not yet already.
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You must be 18 years or older to attend and participate in our Rider Education Classes.
Our hope is to host youth specific classes - so keep an eye out for those if you are under 18.