Level up your skills before the 2026 Sturdy Dirty!
Want to work on your technical and racing skills before this year’s enduro?
We’ve got you!
We have amazing coaches lined up with options to help you. Check out the opportunities below and head to the clinic-specific links to get more information and register.
Tackle the Trail: Race-Stage Specific Clinics
When and where: Wednesday evenings April 22-May 13 (Tiger Mountain).
Coaches: Karen O’Connell and Heather Bryson with Sweetlines
Location: Tiger Mountain
About: Get coached on specific race segments for beginner and sport racers. Each Wednesday will be on a different trail and help you select lines, ride features, and improve your riding skills. Sign up for one or multiples – learn your course and gain confidence!
These sessions will start at 5:30pm ON COURSE. So plan for your ride time to the trail in advance.
Learn more & register here.
Refine Your Race Day Mindset
When and where: Mondays at 7:30 pm, 45-50 minutes, from May 4- May 25 (virtual)
Coach: Kat Sweet with Sweetlines
About: The Sturdy Dirty Enduro is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of grit, community, and pushing your limits on some of the PNW's most iconic dirt. But when the clock is running and you’re staring down a rooty Tiger Mountain tech combo or a steep Raging River descent, is your brain braking harder than your fingers?
Whether you’re gunning for a Pro/Expert podium, aiming to crush your first Sport season, or just want to finish with a massive smile and zero "trail-side freezes," this 6-week virtual Mental Strength Training Program is tailored specifically for the women of the Sturdy Dirty.
Learn More & register here.
Enduro Racecraft with Jill Kintner - PREDATOR!
Where and when: June 13 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Tiger Mountain — Predator Trails)
Coach: Jill Kintner + Sturdy B’s
Black Diamond Deep Dive: Predator Unlocked
Overview:
A focused, on-trail skills session on Predator trails with Jill Kintner. This clinic is built for experienced riders who want to ride one of Tiger Mountain’s most challenging trails with more control, speed, and confidence.
The session breaks down Predator feature by feature, using stop-and-session coaching to work through line choice, body positioning, braking, cornering, and technical trail management. Riders will actively apply feedback on the trail rather than just following a set pace.
Timed sections will be included to compare different lines and techniques in real time, helping riders clearly understand what is faster and why.
Who it’s for:
Local lady riders looking to finally unlock Predator with confidence
Riders preparing for the Sturdy Dirty Enduro who want to be dialed on race-relevant terrain
Riders comfortable on advanced black diamond terrain who want to ride it better, not just survive it
What you’ll get out of it:
Clear line choices through Predator’s most technical sections
Better speed control without losing flow
Improved confidence on steep, technical, and sustained terrain
A deeper understanding of how to ride efficiently under pressure
This is a hands-on coaching session, not a group ride. Riders should expect repetition, feedback, and focused practice on key sections of trail.
Learn more & register here.
Enduro Racecraft with Jill Kintner
Where and when: Mid day June 14 (Tiger Mountain)
Coach: Jill Kintner + Sturdy B’s
About: This is a special opportunity to learn from an Olympic medalist, 3-time world champion, Enduro world series stage winner, and 25-time national champion! In these clinics, decorated cycling champion Jill Kintnerwill share her experiences, deep knowledge and expertise while on the Sturdy Dirty Enduro trails. Whether you’re racing for the first time or leveling up your skills, Jill teaches racecraft, strategy, and pro techniques in a supportive, hands-on environment. June 14 will also be a session-based lesson to help gain ability and confidence, but focused on blue and black trails.
Learn more & register here.
Get Race Ready with Angi Weston
When and where: Evenings June 27 & 28 (Galbraith Mountain)
Coach: Angi Weston of Radical Roots MTB Instruction
Build your race-critical skills to show up feeling confident, smooth, and fast on race day.
These skill-focused sessions include:
Smooth is Fast: Wheel lifts, roll downs, steep descents (6/27)
Cornering & Race Lines: high speed corners, switchbacks, smarter lines (6/28)
Learn more & register here.
Build Your Race Confidence
When and where: Evening July 7 & 8 (Tiger Mountain)
Coaches: Bekah Rottenberg and Dawn Cooper with Brave Endeavors
About: Grow your skills and your mindset as you prepare for racing the Sturdy Dirty Enduro. These clinics, offered with a beginner or sport racer focus, will work on the trail in small groups to build confidence. You will develop a race plan, work on your "race mindset", evaluate line choice, and get coached on your riding. You will also come away from the clinic with a race day nutrition plan and new friends!