Come learn the basic beginners mountain bike skills needed to enjoy our beautiful foothills. Are you looking to try something you’ve never done before and want to push yourself into something brand new and exciting? Do you want to explore a new way to experience our foothills? Do you want to feel ALIVE? You will learn:

Handling Skills: Balance and learning to use your hips and arms to move the bike where you want it to go.

Braking Techniques - Proper use of the front and back brakes and modulation (gradual use of the brakes so that you avoid skidding out)

Body Positioning - Neutral position, descending position and ascending position.

Cornering - Entering and Exiting turns and Weight Distribution

Climbing and Descending

Riding over Obstacles

Turning and Steering- Looking ahead and posture adjustment

Trail Etiquette - What are the rules and learning how to signal your presence to other trail users.

Basic Maintenance Skills - Pre-ride checks and learning to fix a flat

Fitness and Endurance - learn how to build stamina and strength.

Classes are $20 per person. Signed Waiver required and will be provided at the start of class.