Highland Mountain Bike Park Hosts 3rd Annual FMB Spring Training

Highland Mountain Bike Park has partnered with the Freeride Mountain Bike Association to host the 3rd Annual “FMB Spring Training Camp presented by Ayr Academy” June 18th-22nd.

Freeride Mountain Bike Spring Training is an invite only event for Pro riders. Participants will have exclusive access to Highland’s training facilities for over four days of uninterrupted practice to help prepare for the upcoming competition season.



In addition to the pro riders, mountain bike media outlets will be in attendance to document the progression (and inevitable antics) that will ensue. Red Bull Media House has come on board as the official media outlet for Spring Training and will be filming for shows to air during the 2014 FMB Season.

“Training is a huge part of Highland's mission, from the top riders in the world to brand new riders we strive to make Highland a place to progress. We are really excited to host some of the best athletes in the world to come train and push our sport to another level,” says Highland’s VP of Business Development Dave Smutok.


Highland’s facilities have always been a pro circuit favorite and Pro Rider and Ayr Academy Coach Tyler McCaul agrees; “Highland is the best place on earth for an FMB rider to hone their skills, and Spring Training is the time we get to take advantage of those assets. From DH trails, foam pits, airbags, and even a full on competition level slopestyle course, they have everything we need to progress and dial in our tricks.”

Spring Training will close out Saturday evening with a Best Trick Contest on Highland’s signature feature “Freebird” located at the base of the world famous Claymore Challenge Slopestyle Course- riders will throw down to see who learned what during training and just to make things more interesting some cash will be up for grabs. The public is welcome to attend and cheer on your favorite riders!


The FMB World Tour is in its 5th year and since its inception the level of riding and talent has increased tremendously. There’s a key reason for the rapid progression; athletes around the globe have had to step up their competitive game in their bid for World Tour points and Champion’s title.

For more information on the FMB Spring Training visit HighlandMountain.com

About Highland Mountain Bike Park: Highland Mountain Bike Park is the world's only lift access mountain entirely dedicated to biking. The park is located just 90 minutes north of Boston in beautiful Northfield, New Hampshire. Boasting an extensive downhill and cross country trail network, skill building areas, a 9,100 square foot indoor training facility and a 50’ x 50’ “Ayr Bag”. Highland offers lessons and camps for all abilities and is home to the Ayr Academy, a week long, overnight camp taught by the best celebrity pros in the business. Highland Mountain Bike Park is America’s Bike Park…100%.

Photos: Ryan Thibault

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