The Frederick Bicycle Coalition with the City of Frederick Parks & Recreation presents:
Mountain Biking (MTB) 101 for Beginner Adults
Age: 18 & up
Dates: Saturday, 8/14
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: River Bend Park, 1775 Monocacy Blvd, Frederick, MD 21701 (Parking Lot by Boat Launch)
Registration: Pre registration required at the Wm. Talley Rec. Center
Instructors: Rebecca Bafford / Mic Dunn
Fee: $25 city / $30 non city
Rain Date: Saturday, August 21st, same time and place.
Call the cancellation / information line for cancellations due to weather 301-600-6970
Introduction to mountain biking, including: basic elements that make a mountain bike different from a road bike, required safety and maintenance tools, advice on preparation for rides (food, drink, extra clothing), demonstration of changing a flat tire, and teaching the basics of dealing with technical trail sections. Training will include a short mountain bike ride that includes general mountain biking challenges. General biking skills, a mountain bike, helmet and water are required.
Minimum enrollment:10 / Maximum enrollment: 20
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Mountain Biking (MTB) 101 for Beginner Teens
Age: 13 to17
Dates: Saturday, 8/14
Time: 1:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: River Bend Park, 1775 Monocacy Blvd, Frederick, MD 21701 (Parking Lot by Boat Launch)
Registration: Pre registration required at the Wm. Talley Rec. Center
Instructors: Rebecca Bafford / Mic Dunn
Fee: $25 city / $30 non city
Rain Date: Saturday, August 21st, same time and place.
Call the cancellation / information line for cancellations due to weather 301-600-6970
A parent / legal guardian will need to sign a waiver before class on 8/14.
Introduction to mountain biking, including: basic elements that make a mountain bike different from a road bike, required safety and maintenance tools, advice on preparation for rides (food, drink, extra clothing), demonstration of changing a flat tire, and teaching the basics of dealing with technical trail sections. Training will include a short mountain bike ride that includes general mountain biking challenges. All students will receive written information and references for mountain biking, bike stores, and safety tips. General biking skills, a mountain bike, helmet and water are required.
Minimum enrollment:10 / Maximum enrollment: 20
More info:
THE CITY OF FREDERICK
Parks & Recreation Department
121 North Bentz Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
Phone 301-600- 6238
https://frederickbicyclecoalition.com/wordpress/2010/05/beginner-mtb-classes-for-adults-and-teens/oldId.20100515132324852