Mountain bike instruction for adults

Master the trails with Cog Wild’s Multi-Week Progression Sessions

Join Cog Wild’s progression sessions to improve your mountain bike skills with like minded riders in Bend. Mountain bike skills instruction for adults. Multiple coaches per session will create groups based on ability level.

Cog Wild’s coaches have advanced coaching certifications and are highly trained to guide your progression, wherever you are on your mountain biking journey. If group lessons aren’t your thing, we also offer half and full day private skills sessions in both Bend and Oakridge and at Mt. Bachelor’s Bike Park.

Progression Session Level 1

For entry level riders who want to gain confidence and improve stability and balance on a mountain bike through an intentionally laid out series of lessons.

Rider Level

Progression Session Level 1 is designed for beginner to intermediate riders who have some experience and are ready to short cut the learning curve with intentional instruction.

The Experience

  • The classes meet at Cog Wild’s location at LOGE Bend. On day 1 we use trails close to our location. On the subsequent two days we shuttle up and ride the trails for skill sessions.
  • Three 2+  hour mountain bike lessons led by certified skills coaches with the same cohort.
  • Each lesson builds upon skills learned during the prior session. Please plan to attend all three sessions.
  • Complimentary Deschutes Brewery beer, Polar Seltzer or Humm Kombucha  to close up the final session.

2025 Level 1 Sessions, Mondays at 5pm:
April 21st, 28th, May 5
May 12th, 19th, May 26th (memorial day)
June 2nd, 9th, June 16th
8am start: June 30th, July 7th, 14th
8am start: August 11th, 18th, 25th
5pm start: September 8th, 15th, 22nd

Progression Sessions Level 1 meets at Cog Wild’s location at LOGE Bend. We will ride different trails each week, riding from Cog or using a van

  • $275 for three 2.5 hour sessions of intentionally planned mountain bike skills instruction for adults

Progression Session Level 2

For intermediate riders who are ready to tackle drops, jumps and faster corners. Dive into the details of higher level riding.

Rider Level

Progression Session Level 2 is designed for intermediate riders who want to get better at drops, jumps, advanced cornering and higher trail speeds.

The Experience

  • The classes meet at Cog Wild’s location at LOGE Bend. We’ll go to different trails west of Bend each week based on the focus of the lesson.
  • Three 2+  hour mountain bike lessons led by certified skills coaches with the same cohort.
  • Each lesson builds upon skills learned during the prior session. Please plan to attend all three sessions.
  • Complimentary Deschutes Brewery beer, Polar Seltzer or Humm Kombucha  to close up the final session.

2025 Level 2 Sessions, Mondays at 5pm:
April 21st, 28th, May 5
May 12th, 19th, May 26th (memorial day)
June 2nd, 9th, June 16th
8am start: June 30th, July 7th, 14th
8am start: August 11th, 18th, 25th
5pm start: September 8th, 15th, 22nd

Progression Sessions Level 2 meets at Cog Wild’s location at LOGE Bend. We will ride different trails each week, riding from Cog or using a van

  • $275 for three 2.5 hour sessions of intentionally planned mountain bike skills instruction for adults

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