Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Ascending and Descending

 06/21/2025  |  08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Cheyenne Mountain State Park  |  Registration Required

Education and Outreach - Minimum Age Required

Saturday, July 20 Program: Beginner’s Level 2 Mountain Bike Lesson – Climbing and Descending Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Limekiln Trailhead Details: Have you attended our Level 1 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 trail to learn the basics of climbing and descending. In the Beginner’s Level 2 course, you’ll learn: • Seated climbing • Standing climbing • Crouched climbing • How to restart on a climb • Braking and dismounting safely on a climb • Descending in control • Braking and dismounting effectively on a descent 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 with the instructors helping you improve with each repetition. We will then head over to a gentle grade trail to practice climbing and descending on the dirt. After the lesson, head out onto our trails to 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 lesson 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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