- April 28 or May 19 from 6pm-8pm
- Cost: $45
- Suitable Ability Level : 1/1.5 (Ability Level Guide)
- Age 19+, Male and Female Riders
Location: Jade/Juniper Bay parking area, Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, Vernon BC (Map)
Start Your Ride introduces novice mountain bikers to several fundamental riding techniques, while promoting fun and safety on the trails!
Ideal riders for this class are just starting to mountain bike or may have past riding experience, but would like some professional guidance with learning basic skills to ride single track trails.
Students will finish this class with a stronger understanding of:
- Trail rules and etiquette.
- Braking techniques to maintain safer speeds and reduce tire skidding.
- Different ways to sit and stand on your bike to stay balanced and in control.
- Types of body protection, bike equipment and clothing to use when out for a ride.
- How to use your bike's gears to ride in various types of terrain.
- The safe way to start, stop, mount and dismount your bike.
- Some common mountain bike terms and jargon.
We will begin at the Jade/Juniper Bay parking lot and use trails in the surrounding area to practice our newly learned skills. The trails are rated for green riders (beginner level) and are not technical or steep.
We provide a supportive environment to challenge yourself a bit and try new things, but we'll never make anyone ride something they are truly afraid of. If there is a section of trail you'd prefer to walk or scope out before attempting, feel free to do so. Group sizes are limited to 6 students per coach to provide a personalized and focused learning experience.
Please bring:
- A well maintained mountain bike with disc brakes. Does not have to have suspension.
- Riding gear (helmet, gloves, shoes, pack with essential tools/tube).
- Enough food and water to support you for a 2 hour ride.
- Weather appropriate clothing.
- A positive attitude, willingness to try new things and a bucketful of high fives
Read the Policies page before registering to ensure you are good with all our T&C's!