Mountain Biking Clinic

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  California  :  Santa Cruz  :  Bike & Mountain Bike Tours

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 Santa Cruz Mountains! 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 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.