Interested in trying your skill at mountain biking but don’t know where to start? These classes are for you.
At the beginner level we will be teaching the fundamentals of mountain biking and having practicing our new skills on easy trails.
You are ready for the intermediate class If you have some experience (1+ years) of riding a mtn bike off-road and you can change gears, brake and pedal efficiently and would like to improve your skills over rocks, ruts, roots, turns and small drop offs, either in ascents or descents with much more confidence and skill! Plus you’ll learn many new trails locally, and including short and long road trips.

Dates:
Intermediate Class, Saturday, November 9 - 7:45am
Beginner Class, Saturday, November 23 - 7:45am

Location: Beginner Class - Natomas State Park (Nimbus Flat)
Intermediate Class - Foresthill Divide Loop Trails (connector staging area)
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Age: 12 years and up

Includes: Instruction, guided practice ride, bike (extra charge)

Cost: $20/BAS Members, $25/non-member
With bike rental: $30/member, $35/non-member
Private classes available upon request ($40/BAS Members, $50/non-members - Bikes available for additional $10). 

What will be covered:
BEGINNER CLASS
  • What is mountain biking
  • The bike
  • Shifting
  • Braking
  • Turning
  • Balance
  • Efficient pedal strokes
  • Down hill control
  • Trail etiquette
  • Basic emergency kit

Once you have these basic skills down and have some off road cycling experience, you can advance to the intermediate class.
What to bring:
  • Bike helmet (No Helmet, No riding in class)
  • Mountain bike (limited rentals available)
  • Water bottle or camel back & bladder, or the like
  • Comfortable flat bottom sport shoes, as smooth as possible
  • Comfortable quick drying clothing, semi snug fitting shorts - preferably bike shorts 
  • Light weight gloves
  • Sunglasses, or eye protection
  • Sunscreen

Please note - we are really strict on the BAS Cancellation Policy  - no exceptions. There is considerable prep for these classes with gear and volunteers setting aside time, that we need to be sure each class is full. 

Questions? email info@baysideadventuresports.com

Mountain Bike Instructor