Mountain Biking I - Learn to Ride!
Introduction to Mountain Biking in the Marin Hills and in the Santa Cruz Mountains
-5 Hours of Biking Instruction
-Bring Your Own Bike or Rent From Us!
-Supportive, Expert Guides - Minimum 15 years experience
-Fully Insured and Permitted School - Don't Settle For Less!
-We teach Men, Women, and Kids - All Ages.
No Experience Necessary! - Ride On!
Mountain Biking 1 This course is geared towards people who want to learn the basics on their mountain bikes. The course consists of on- and off-the-bike instruction and riding. The morning hours of the clinic will consist of outdoor classroom lesson instruction and bike handling drills. The afternoon hours of the clinic will consist of a moderate level 6-8 mile ride through the famous trails of the Marin County or the Santa Cruz Mountains!
Specific instruction will be given on: General Bike Fit Guidelines Mounting and Dismounting Technique Body Position, Focus and Balance Pedaling techniques
Gearing/Shifting Braking Techniques
Climbing Technique Cornering Techniques, on uphill, downhill and switchbacks Bike Handling Drills Trail Repair, fixing a flat, and chain maintenance. Trail Etiquette and general discussion on bike "anatomy", hydration, eating, recommended bike clothing for the micro-climates of Northern California as well as stretching and conditioning.
Dates Offered: Clinics offered year-round, 1-2 times per month. For a complete list of dates, visit our: Activity Calendar.
Your clinic includes:
Professional instruction on biking technique and safety as well as bike maintenance, and a guided ride with frequent regroups through the trails of the Marin Watershed District, or the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Directions? Details? How do I sign up? Clinics are held in Marin as well as the Santa Cruz Mountains. Click the REGISTER button at left and you will be taken to our online reservation system where you can view schedules and locations. Directions, maps, recommended packing lists, and other details will all be provided during the registration process.
If you have any questions, please call or email anytime - mountainbiking@adventureout.com - 800-509-3954 (Toll Free)
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