ADULT

This group is for adult riders with little or no experience mountain biking on single track trails. These riders are looking for instruction on basic mountain biking skills and principles, such as vision, bike/body awareness, line choice, shifting efficiency, cornering, and braking.

This group is for adult riders who have some experience mountain biking on single track trails, but are looking for help to develop their fundamental skills like body, bike, and terrain awareness. This group is great for men who already have some general riding knowledge, but want to take it to the next level by learning the required skills and maneuvers for more advanced trails in town.

This group is for adult riders with considerable experience mountain biking on single-track trails, who are looking to develop even more fitness and advanced riding technique. This group is great for men who want to progress into riding more technical terrain around town. It’s very helpful if you’ve taken some sort of mountain bike instruction prior to signing up for this, mainly for assurance that the basic skills are understood.

Each Spring and Fall semester runs for 8 weeks, followed by a 9th week to make up for any weather-related cancellations. Teams meet once per week Practices are 2 hours. Practice locations are TBD, and will be announced by the coach before practice each week.

• Bikes with hand brakes and gears are required. Wheel size must be 27.5 inches or bigger.
• Helmet
• Close-toed shoes
• A backpack or hip pack with enough room to carry water and a healthy snack.
• Your own tools to fix a flat, including your own tube
• A MTB specific multitool
• Clothing appropriate for the weather
• Riding gloves are encouraged but optional