Intermediate Progression: Bike Park Skills
Carry more speed, ride with more control, and own the bike park terrain.
Reserve Your Spot
Join Ride Skills at Rattlesnake Bike Park—the Southeast's premier shuttle-serviced downhill spot — to sharpen your control and confidence on bike park terrain. This clinic is for riders wanting to carry more speed confidently and safely without the wipeouts. Led by Patrick Alcisto (18+ years coaching/racing), the focus areas include pumping, cornering, speed management, and linking sections smoothly. Riders will leave with better control and more confidence on features and varied terrain.
Rattlesnake's 15 trails mix natural flow with man-made jumps/drops—ideal for real-world progression just 45 minutes from Charlotte.
Prerequisites
- You ride blue trails comfortably
- You want more control at speed
- You want to ride bike parks confidently
What You’ll Learn
- Body positioning and balance for maintaining control and improving cornering
- Pressure control techniques to pump and absorb terrain to maintain speed
- Utilizing vision to improve line choice
- Bike setup checks, gear prep, and safety scans
- Trail flow, etiquette, and mental tricks for confidence
Why Rattlesnake Bike Park?
- Closest shuttle park to Charlotte/Columbia—summit lodge, food trucks, retail
- Beginner-to-intermediate jump lines for paced skill-building
- Modern amenities + epic DH vibes
Important Note:
Shuttle pass required (buy via rattlesnakebikepark.com/passes or on-site). Full-suspension recommended.
What’s Included
- 3 hours hands-on coaching with video feedback
- Max 5 riders for personalized tweaks
- Park access to dedicated jump/drop zones
- Digital waiver via Origin
What to Bring
- Tuned MTB (front/full suspension ideal)
- Helmet required, fullface recommended
- Gloves & pads (strongly recommended)
- Water/hydration, snacks
- Ready-to-rip attitude!
Space is limited to 5 riders—reserve your spot today and get ready to fly!