MARCH NORTHWEST

“Our mission is to offer the best hands-on professional mountain bike skills instruction in the industry. We welcome riders of all levels – beginners, intermediates, experts, and professionals – to develop their skills, gain confidence, and advance their riding in a fun and inclusive environment while experiencing the joy of our sport!”

About

We’re a mountain bike skills coaching and guiding company based in Bellingham, WA. We serve the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We help beginner, intermediate, expert, and professional riders boost their skills, build confidence, and progress their riding—which translates to more fun on the trails!

MNW Credentials

March Northwest is led by founder and coach Shaums March. Shaums is the lead Instructor trainer and curriculum developer for the Bike Instructor Certification Program – BICP. Shaums has over 35 years of experience coaching and running youth programs, adult clinics, professional team-building programs, and one-on-one training.

Since 1995, Shaums has been instrumental in developing structured and professional guidelines for mountain bike skills training. His efforts and training are behind many of the professional instructors and programs that exist today in North America. His reach has extended to IMBA, IPMBA International (Law Enforcement training), the USA Cycling National Team, the 2016 and 2021 Olympic Team, and many others.

Shaums is proud of the influence his work has had on developing opportunities for coaches, small businesses, and riders to develop professional mountain bike skills.

MNW coaches focus on developing riding skills through a structured progression, with safety and fun being top priorities.

MNW Philosophy

Our youth and adult skills clinics feature small rider-to-coach ratios (6 to 1 maximum), allowing us to serve our riders with individual and group skill development. Mountain biking is excellent for all ages, skill levels, and fitness. We work hard to improve participation, access, awareness, and performance in the sport.

MNW Founder

Shaums is passionate about mountain biking, helping people build confidence and have more fun on their bikes.

Shaums is a two-time Downhill masters World Champion, former Red Bull athlete, and technical skills coach for the USA Cycling National and Olympic team. Shaums has coached multiple riders to the National Championships, and 5 of his riders have won World Championship titles. Learn more about Team USA and March Northwest.

Shaums enjoys spending as much time as possible with his two kids in the great outdoors.
Shaums March’s bio

Come join us and discover how much joy comes from riding your bike. We love what we do, and we know you will too.