Mountain biking and the inner critic

A somatic based self compassion MTB skills clinic

May 21st- June 11th 2026

Thursday Evenings 6 – 8 pm

Are you noticing your self critic or self doubt while mountain biking? These parts are commonly a bit louder when we are new to the sport or coming back after injury. They also show up in our lives off the bike, and mountain biking can be a place where we can work with these parts and narratives. 

In this course, we’ll take a skills-based approach to mountain biking blended with self compassion inquiry based in somatic experiencing and inner relationship focusing techniques so you can hit the trails with confidence and build a kinder relationship with yourself and others. 

We’ll spend time in reflection and discussion about how our relationship with our self critic can be transformed through sport. We’ll also spend time on MTB skills such as position & balance, shifting & braking, terrain awareness, and direction control. You’ll have a chance to apply these skills on trail as we tackle technical terrain, proper cornering, maneuvering obstacles, and learning how to build speed with comfort. This is an excellent series for those that are new to mountain biking and intermediate riders that want to improve their riding and build self compassion.

Email info@trailheadalliance.com with questions.