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The FREE Mountain Bike Instruction

We are passionate about mountain biking and we want to share the love with you! Many people tell us that mountain biking looks scary and dangerous, some even say they would never have the courage to do it. To change that false perception, we invite you to join us for this 2-hour FREE mountain bike lesson that will highlight the basic skills required to eventually take your bicycle to places you never thought possible.

Focusing on safety and progression, you certified instructor will build your confidence by touching on topics as simple as: mounting and dismounting, body position and proper use of gears and brakes.

ages
  • Mounting and Dismounting;
  • Use of gears and brakes;
  • Body positions for seated riding, climbing and descending.

levels

LEVEL 1: Never Ever (see full chart)
You have little or no experience on a bike and sometimes even have trouble keeping the front wheel straight while riding.

included
  • First Aid / CPR certified instructor;
  • 2 hours of professional instruction;
  • Personalized feedback and advice on your next step.

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FISH CREEK PARK
Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America. The park contains areas of mixed forest and open prairie and endless amount of paths ranging from easy to extreme.

BOWMONT PARK
Located on the north bank of the Bow River between Home Rd NW and Nose Hill Dr NW, Bowmont Park is approximately 4 km long and covers a little over 100 hectares. This trail network has something for every skill level with a mix of paved path and narrow steep single tracks.

NOSE HILL
One of the city’s best kept secret. With 1,093 hectares this is Canada’s largest natural park. The paths range from moderate to extremely hilly, paved pathways to dirt trails. It’s a great opportunity to challenge your skills.

CANMORE
At nearly an hour away from Calgary, Canmore is a mountain biking paradise.  This little town has it all; three bike parks, XC training center and several shuttle specific trails.  We’ll take you to the obvious and the obscure, just follow us!

dates
Dates:
Availability:
Canmore Nordic Center, Canmore
Saturday May 18th
Meet at 9h45 under the Canada Flag
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Bowmont Park, Calgary
Sunday, Sunday 19th
Meet at 9h45 at this location: http://goo.gl/maps/fDiVO
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Fish Creek Park, Calgary
Sunday, May 26th
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You MUST register even if free!

 
prices
$0.00
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DURATION: 2 hours
 
PRICE: $0.00
 
DATES: See schedule below
 
AGES: 16 and up
 
LEVEL: Level 1  

> A NEW PASSION
Being passionate about a sport is priceless, mountain biking alows you to travel to exciting and unseen places powered by will, stamina and curiosity. Let us share that love with you and engage you with an activity you will be enjoying for decades.
 
> NEW SKILLS
Our mountain bike lessons feature segments based on technical understanding; we break down the sport and improve specific skills to make you an overall better bike rider. Our coaches first goal is to introduce you to the sport without involving fear.
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