Singletrack Skills

Coaching the coaches! I got to spend time last week with the Manitou, Palmer, & Coronado MTB Team coaches, working on their own skills and how to coach their racers. We worked on tight switchbacks, flowing corners, and rocky descents.⁠
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They volunteer their time to build the team we all wish we had as teenagers. Hopefully I can join their ranks in a few years when my son is old enough to be on the team!

Thankfully I'm better at coaching than I am at doing my own social media 🫠

But 2026 lessons are in full swing. I'm booking private and semi-private lessons, and the calendar is already full for April and May. Reach out if you'd like to get more confident on your bike and we'll plan a lesson tailored to you.

Photo from last fall when I had my most unique lesson to date with Charla who was gifted the lesson as a surprise from her partner. She had no idea what she was getting into when she got to the trail, but we had a fantastic time together!

I wrapped up a summer of private lessons with Morgan this week! We first met back in April, when she organized a semi-private lesson with a group of friends, and since then we’ve been working together with regular 1:1 lessons to level up her riding.

We’ve logged 11 hours on the trails, focusing on body positioning, building confidence and tackling new features. We also traded fueling strategies, talked gear and had a lot of fun. Morgan - thanks for a great summer!

Private lessons are an investment, but for what it’s worth, the 11 hours of mostly 1:1 instruction cost less than traveling to a 2-day clinic with group instruction. Plus you get time to absorb and practice what you learn in-between lessons.

Curious about private coaching or discounts on recurring lessons? Reach out, I’d love to chat about your mountain bike goals.

I love this photo for 3 reasons.

1st, look at Sarah’s smile. She had just ridden down an 18-inch feature for the first time and handled it like a pro.

2nd, I’m already cheering for her. Watching people do what seemed impossible moments before is the best part of coaching.

3rd, she’s riding my old Yeti Beti SB100. I won that bike at the Beti Bike Bash in 2018 and sold it to her last year. Since then, she has picked up mountain biking so quickly. That bike brought me a lot of happiness, and I’m so glad it’s in good hands now.�
We had a fantastic semi-private lesson last weekend with a great group of friends. These sessions are such a fun way to learn because you’re already comfortable with each other, it’s easier to stay relaxed, ask questions, and cheer each other on. Plus, you leave with shared skills and accountability partners to keep progressing together.

Calling all mountain bikers who want to improve their skills in 2025! 📣⁠
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This year, I’m focusing on private and semi-private lessons. The only group clinics I’ll be hosting will to support/fundraise for some amazing local organizations.⁠
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🔹 Why private lessons? Because I love coaching and seeing the progress riders make when their lesson is 100% tailored to their goals.⁠
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🔹 Aren’t private lessons expensive? I haven’t raised my rates since launching my coaching business. A $300, three-hour private lesson is actually cheaper than an urgent care visit after a crash, or missing out on an epic ride with friends because you’re not feeling confident on the trail.⁠ I also offer BIG discounts for recurring private lessons. Reach out for details!⁠
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🔹But I want to learn with a group! Perfect. Grab a friend or five, and we’ll set up a semi-private lesson customized just for you. Split the cost, and it can be as little as $100 per person for three hours of coaching.⁠
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🔹 I’m looking for a full weekend experience! Let’s make it happen. Grab some friends, and we’ll plan a private mountain bike retreat packed with skill-building and great rides. Reach out, and we’ll create something amazing.⁠
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Know a mountain biker who might be interested? Share this post with them! Want to chat? Shoot me an email at [email protected] and let’s make this the year you become a confident mountain biker.

What could you accomplish in one year? For Kristen, a year of committing to improving her mountain bike skills has resulted in more confidence and more fun on the bike. It’s also been a year of riding without injuries, and a sense of accomplishment in completing rides and trails she never imagined riding before this year. In the past year, we’ve spent more than 20 hours working together through private lessons, and along the way we’ve become good friends too!

Where could you be this time next year? Reach out for a free discovery call to see how ongoing mountain bike lessons could help you reach your goals. Recurring private lessons are available at a discounted rate.

Recently, someone asked if men could join the mini-clinic. The answer is YES! I welcome riders of all types, as long as they're eager to learn and support others.

There are 2 spots left for our beginner/intermediate mini clinic on Aug. 28. Check out the details here: https://www.singletrackskills.com/lessons/p/aug-mini-clinic-n56a2-ckc6w

Want to meet new riding friends, get trailside instruction from me, learn bike repair skills and enjoy yoga and lunch??

You're in luck!

Check out this awesome fundraiser event for COSMBA! They build mountain bike trails and advocate to help make Colorado Springs an amazing place to live and ride!

Ladies, it’s time to escape from the daily grind and join us for the EmpowerHer Retreat!

Join us for a beginner/intermediate MTB group ride at Ute Vally led by the amazing local coach, from !

But that’s not all! After the ride, indulge in some self-care with your choice of Yoga or Muscle Activation with . And don’t miss out on lunch followed by insightful how-to clinics!

All proceeds help fund trail work at Ute Valley!!

Hurry and RSVP. Spots are limited!
https://cosmba.org/support/p/empowerher-retreat-sunday-aug-18-800am-100pm

📅 Date: Sunday, August 18th
📍 Location: .adventures.bike.shop
⏰ Time: 7:30am-1pm

Mini-Clinics – what are they, and why do I offer them? These bite-sized mountain bike lessons can transform your riding in a BIG way. Each 2.5-hour clinic is limited to five students and focuses on specific skills like corners, rocks, switchbacks, and fundamentals.

I have only one more Saturday mini-clinic scheduled for this year on July 13th. Weekend dates are limited because the trails are more crowded, and TBH my calendar is quickly filling with weekend races and adventures.

But don’t worry – more weekday mini-clinics are on the way! Plus, I’m always available to schedule individual and semi-private lessons tailored to your needs. Come ride with us and experience the difference a mini-clinic can make!

Sign up now: https://www.singletrackskills.com/lessons/p/june-1-mini-clinic-t2xzh

Looking to gain more confidence on your bike this summer? Mini-clinics are the perfect bite-sized way to improve your mountain bike skills close to home without breaking your budget.

These are only offered once a month, and space is very limited. Grab your spot now!

June 1 Mini Clinic — Singletrack Skills Join us for our Singletrack Skills June Small Group Clinic! Clinics will be 2.5 hours and will offer individualized attention with up to five riders. Morning sessions will be from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions will be from 11:30 - 2:00 p.m. Clinic will be held on trails in the local Color

Hi y'all! Time for a reintroduction. I'm Katie, your mountain bike skills coach in Colorado Springs.

My goal is simple: to help you become a more confident mountain biker by refining your skills through personalized lessons and small group clinics. Watching riders progress safely and find more JOY in biking is the best.

I’ve been mountain biking for 16 years and coaching for nine - but I still remember how nervous I was on the trails before I understood the skills to progress in this sport. Taking a mountain bike lesson made a world of difference for me because I was able to replace fear with a plan for each obstacle I encountered.

When I'm not coaching, you'll find me training for endurance XC races, or lending a hand to the biking community through the Women's Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs - WMBA and Kids on Bikes.

Beyond biking, I'm a communications consultant, wife, mom and big fan of summer and sourdough bread.

Hope to see everyone on the trails soon!