-5 Hours of Biking Instruction
-All Gear Included - Free Bike Rental!
-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 8-mile ride through the famous trails of the Marin Watershed 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 and a guided ride with frequent regroups through the trails of the Marin Watershed District, or the Santa Cruz Mountains. Optional Free mountain bike rental - or if you bring your own, make sure to bring your bike in good working order, cycling clothes and helmet.

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)