Introduction to Mountain Biking 5 Session Series - Co-Ed (18 years+)
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Description
The Introduction to Mountain Biking series consists of five sessions, approximately two hours each.
- Session 1: introduction and overview of the series and trail building instruction/hands-on trail maintenance with a local trail builder
- Sessions 2-4: 90 minute instructional session, with practice time and instructor feedback, followed by a short guided ride to reinforce the skills covered
- Session 5: guided "graduation" ride
Dates of the sessions are: April 17, 24; May 1, 8 and 15, 2016. All sessions take place from 9:30 - 11:30am at the South Surrey Bike Park. A commitment to attending all five sessions is mandatory.
Designed for riders who feel comfortable riding a bike but with minimal mountain biking experience, the series covers:
- trail building and maintenance overview
- pre-ride bike check, trail safety and trail etiquette
- stance, balance, gearing and braking
- climbing, descending and wheels lifts
- cornering and rolls
Particpants must have a mountain bike in good working condition and a well-fitting helmet. Participants should not have taken a previous Introduction to Mountain Biking series offered by The Learning Curve.
"Knowledgeable and experienced instructors, so patient, loved the locations, just all round a really good course" - past participant
