Beginner’s Level 3 Mountain Bike Lesson – Slow Riding, Cornering, and Obstacle Avoidance

 08/24/2024  |  08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Cheyenne Mountain State Park  |  Registration Required

Education and Outreach - Minimum Age Required

Program: Beginner’s Level 3 Mountain Bike Lesson – Slow Riding, Cornering, and Obstacle Avoidance Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Limekiln Trailhead Details: Have you attended our Level 1 and 2 beginner’s course and are ready to add more fundamental skills? If so, join our BICP certified mountain bike instructor, Ranger Rick, at the Limekiln trailhead to learn the basics of slow riding, obstacle avoidance, and cornering. In the Beginner’s Level 3 course, you’ll learn: • Riding straight lines (preparation for narrow trails and features) • Ratcheting (riding slowly and avoiding pedal strikes) • Riding small circles • Riding switchbacks • Rock dodge maneuver • Cornering • Roll downs off of features You will learn these skills at the Limekiln Trailhead parking lot to give you a safe surface to learn on prior to getting on the dirt. After each skill has been thoroughly explained and demonstrated by the instructors, you be given plenty of practice time in the parking lot with the instructors helping you improve with each repetition. After lesson is over, head out onto our trails to practice and hone your new skills! This program is intended for novice riders and recommended for ages 14 and up. For the safety of the group and flow of the lesson, no riders under the age of 14 will be permitted. Helmets are mandatory and bring plenty of water. Attendance of the Beginner’s Level 1 and 2 lessons is not mandatory, but highly recommended if you do not already possess those basic skills. This program is weather and trail conditions permitting and is limited to 6 slots. If you have any questions, or if you would like more information, call the Visitor Center at 719-576-2016. Standard operating hours are Monday-Sunday from 9AM-4PM. Any changes and/or cancellations will be communicated via email. This event is free. A valid parks pass is required.

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