Fun, progression based lessons
When experience counts, TakeAim Cycling has it. Since 2011, our coaches have traveled the world helping people take their riding to the next level. The best investment is in yourself—schedule a session and find out where you can go.
Elevate Your Riding
Shenandoah Valley Virginia
Harlan Price
Owner / Head Coach / PMBIA Level 4 / Wilderness First Responder
Coach Harlan Price is an industry leader in mountain bike coaching. He's raced and coached around the world but calls the Shenandoah Valley home. Not only does he instruct, he also trains coaches through the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches and he's is a Level 4 coach, the highest level of certification offered. He's been fortunate enough to certify many coaches throughout the US and even Australia. Coach Harlan is always striving to bring more knowledge and value to his students. Besides bike skills, he's also an expert in bike and suspension set-up, strategy, and goal setting.
Upcoming Events
As summer approaches, we have offerings for all skill levels and opportunities to bike with new faces!
Womens+ Takeover at Bryce
July 11-13
This weekend event is hosted by TakeAim Cycling and Bryce Bike park for ladies and all, its a weekend of amazing speakers, coaches, and community! Here are the highlights:
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Lift accessed DH laps
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Clinics and workshops
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Backcountry shuttles
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Guest speakers from women in the industry
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Drinks and social hours
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Down-Duro race
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Laps, laps, and laps on the mountain!
Details and updates are on the @takeoveratbryce instagram
Youth MTB Camp at Bryce Bike Park
Camp Dates: July 18-20th
We’re putting together the ultimate Youth (Ages 7-17) MTB camp weekend for 2025 at Bryce Bike Park! Whether your kid is new to downhill mountain biking or a real shredder looking for more style or speed we will have the coach and group for them. Our coaches come with years of experience working with a wide variety of skill levels. We want to send kids home with tales of new progressions and fun adventures.
How a typical day will look:
9:30am-10: Sign in and equipment checks.
10-1pm: Riding and Skills Games catered to each group.
1-2pm Lunch: Bring your own. There are two options for purchasing food on the mountain. Eat with parents or eat with coaches and other campers.
2-3pm: Skill Games
3-4pm: Laps on the mountain!
What's included:
Lift tickets
TakeAim Hat
Stickers
What's not included:
Rentals
Food
Lodging
DownDuro Race Series
May—October
Mark your Calendar with these 2025 dates!
Race #1 - May 11th: Race Course - OLD FASHIONED
Race #2 - June 22nd: Race Course - SCREWDRIVER
Race #3 - August 17th: Race Course - TBA
Race #4 - September 14th: Race Course - TBA
Race #5 - October 12th: Race Course - TBA
Join us at Bryce Bike Park for any or all of our fun, welcoming Downhill races!
This is a friendly race series that caters to all skill levels. Get a taste for racing or hone in your speed and aim for a PR. Each race will have a limited discounted entry fee for early registrants so hop on these before the prices go up!
Check out the Bryce site below for more info and direct links to register.
