Rider Education
MTB School Is In Session!
2026 Rider Education Schedule!
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.
Dirt School
DIRT SCHOOL
Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking that will give you confidence on the trails.
🗓️ Saturday May 30th
⏰ 9:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Alum Creek
⚠️ This class is offered to anyone 13 years or older. Anyone 16 and under needs to be accompanied by an adult.
☔️ In case of class cancellation due to inclement weather, your Dirt School Registration will transfer to a new class date.
✅ Don't forget your:
Bike (duh)
Helmet
Water
Flat pedals are recommended for this class
Maybe a snack!
Shred School
SHRED SCHOOL
Build on your existing skills and teach cornering, front and rear wheel lifts, and level pedal lifts.
🗓️ Saturday June 13th
⏰ 1:00pm-3:30pm
📍 Horns Hill
⚠️ This class is offered to anyone 13 years or older. Anyone 16 and under needs to be accompanied by an adult.
☔️ In case of class cancellation due to inclement weather, your Dirt School Registration will transfer to a new class date.
✅ Don't forget your:
Bike (duh)
Helmet
Water
Flat pedals are recommended for this class
Maybe a snack!
Women’s Weekend with COMBO
Women’s weekend at horns hill
The Women’s Weekend clinic is welcoming to all women (ages 18+) looking to build their skills and have fun doing it! Our coaches will help you level up, whether you are new to the sport and like to stick to the green trails, are an intermediate rider that sometimes dabbles (or walks) on the black trails, or are a serious shredder that wants to improve your jump/drop/corner game. We’ll meet you where you are and help you achieve your goals in small groups with likeminded ladies.
🗓️ Saturday May 30th
⏰ coming soon
📍 Horns Hill
--- registration & weekend schedule to follow ---
Shred School
SHRED SCHOOL
Build on your existing skills and teach cornering, front and rear wheel lifts, and level pedal lifts.
🗓️ Saturday July 11th
⏰ 1:00pm-3:30pm
📍 Horns Hill
⚠️ This class is offered to anyone 13 years or older. Anyone 16 and under needs to be accompanied by an adult.
☔️ In case of class cancellation due to inclement weather, your Dirt School Registration will transfer to a new class date.
✅ Don't forget your:
Bike (duh)
Helmet
Water
Flat pedals are recommended for this class
Maybe a snack!
Dirt School
DIRT SCHOOL
Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking that will give you confidence on the trails.
🗓️ Saturday July 18th
⏰ 9:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Alum Creek
⚠️ This class is offered to anyone 13 years or older. Anyone 16 and under needs to be accompanied by an adult.
☔️ In case of class cancellation due to inclement weather, your Dirt School Registration will transfer to a new class date.
✅ Don't forget your:
Bike (duh)
Helmet
Water
Flat pedals are recommended for this class
Maybe a snack!
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.