We’re a mountain bike skills coaching and guiding company based in Bellingham, WA. We serve all of 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 currently the lead Instructor trainer and curriculum developer for the Bike Instructor Certification Program - BICP. Shaums has more than 25 years of experience coaching, running youth programs, adult clinics, professional team-building programs, and one on one training.
Shaums has been instrumental since 1995 in developing structured and professional guidelines for training mountain bike skills. 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), USA Cycling National Team, the 2016 and 2021 Olympic Team, and many others.
Originally working with materials developed by CMIC, Joan Jones, and Daamiann Skelton, Shaums purchased the program from the Canadian group and grew the structured base materials. 5-years later, Shaums partnered with IMBA and embarked on a joint mission to progress the educational curriculum to International standards. Shaums continues to work with the Bike Instructor Certification Program (formally IMBA-ICP) to advance the program as the sport grows and develops.
Shaums is proud of the influence his work has had on developing opportunities for coaches, small businesses, and riders in the area of professional mountain bike skill development.
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), which allows us to better serve our riders with both individual and group skill development. Mountain biking is a great activity for all ages, skill levels, and fitness. We work hard to improve participation, access, awareness, and performance in the sport.
MNW Programs
We offer high-quality instruction, through a variety of Mountain Bike clinics and guided rides to suit your needs. Group lessons, skill clinics, private coaching, and custom bookings are available for youth and adult riders of all abilities.
MNW Founder
Shaums is passionate about mountain biking and 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 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.
View our Clinics page to see our course offerings.
