Intro to Mountain Biking
Leave the asphalt behind and gear up for the trails with Outdoor Chattanooga’s Intro to Mountain Biking Classes. Outdoor Chattanooga now offers two levels of Introduction to Mountain Biking courses to fit your individual needs!
Fundamentals: The Fundamentals course is designed for the complete novice or for those who wish to practice and reinforce skills in a controlled setting. The 2 hour course utilizes an open field with small features to prepare you for riding on single-track trails. Our PIMBA certified instructor will teach you using a format that can be structured to your pace and individual learning style. The Fundamentals course is appropriate for anyone over the age of 10 who already knows how to confidently ride a bike. Online reservations are required in advance and the cost is $10 per person.
Trail: The Trail course is designed to take your mountain biking to the next level! This course will take the foundational skills taught in the level 1 class as well as additional instruction to get you on single-track trails with confidence. The 3-hour long class utilizes various Chattanooga area trails to introduce new riders to the awesome single-track riding available in our community. This course is open to anyone over the age of 10 who already knows how to confidently ride a bike. The Fundamentals course is recommended prior to Trail participation but is not required. Online reservations are required in advance and the cost is $25 per person.
Both level classes will give you the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of mountain biking with our PIMBA certified instructors through skills demonstration and practice in a relaxed atmosphere. No experience necessary aside from being able to ride a bike. Mountain bikes, helmets, and instruction provided. Online Reservations can be made here. Contact Outdoor Chattanooga with any questions.
What You’ll Learn
- Off-road bike fit
- Shifting and braking while climbing/descending hills.
- Correct body/pedal positioning for climbing/descending and turns
- How to safely avoid or ride over obstacles
- Advanced pedaling techniques
- Techniques to avoid a crash
- Safest crashing methods
- How to change an inner tube
- Trail etiquette
- Trail difficulty designations
- Other tips and tricks to successfully start mountain biking
FAQs
When and where are classes offered?
2023 Dates
Fundamentals:
May 11
12:00pm – 2:00pm or 6:00pm – 8:00pm
How much does it cost? Do I have to register in advance?
Registration in advance is required for both the level 1 and level 2 courses. Contact Outdoor Chattanooga if you have any questions.
Level 1:
$10 per person per 2-hour session
Level 2:
$25 per person per 3-hour session
*Mountain Bikes and equipment are available for use at no additional charge.
Register Online Here.
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Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Learn more about how to get involved with the club and even more opportunities to get outdoors!https://www.sierraclub.org/tennessee/cherokeeThe Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the […]
Full Moon Night Walk – Beaver Moon
Full Moon Night Walk – Beaver Moon
Take a walk under the light of the full moon to observe and listen to the sounds of nature in the change of seasons. This full moon is known as […]
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Toddler Treks
Toddler Treks
Are you ready to embark on a nature-filled adventure with your little explorer? Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a one-of-a-kind parent/child program designed especially for toddlers. This class is designed to ignite […]
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Prodigy~DISC GOLF putting and distance clinic- Free+Beg.Friendly!
Prodigy~DISC GOLF putting and distance clinic- Free+Beg.Friendly!
Join Outdoor Chattanooga in partnership with Prodigy Discs for a free disc golf clinic for players who want to improve their game. Professional disc golfer, Will Schusterick, will lead this […]
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Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
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Rapid Learning Intro to Whitewater Kayak/Roll Practice
Rapid Learning Intro to Whitewater Kayak/Roll Practice
Learn to whitewater kayak with Outdoor Chattanooga's Rapid Learning Whitewater Program.Rapid Learning provides formal kayak instruction, including all the equipment, for beginning and novice kayakers with the goal teach you how […]
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Learn: annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Learn: annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Join us for a free presentation to learn about the tradition and importance of the annual Christmas bird count and how you may get involved in birding in Chattanooga! Dr. […]
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Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour around Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge
Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour around Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge
Join Outdoor Chattanooga and guest Kevin Calhoon, “Curator of Forests” (and bird expert) for Tennessee Aquarium for a guided and equipped kayak tour at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge to view the […]
Learn to Skateboard
Learn to Skateboard
Ready to kick start your skateboarding adventures?Not sure how to get started or what gear to use?Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Skateboard class is for you!Join Outdoor Chattanooga and local skateboard […]
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Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class
Outdoor Chattanooga's Learn to Ride a Bike Classes are the best and fastest way to learn to ride a bike!Does teaching your child how to ride a bike without training […]
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Beginners Birdwatcher Field Trip with TN Aqua’s Kevin Calhoun
Beginners Birdwatcher Field Trip with TN Aqua’s Kevin Calhoun
Join Outdoor Chattanooga and Kevin Calhoon, the Forest Curator for Tennessee Aquarium, for a beginners birdwatching field trip to the Brainerd Levee. It is free to participate and open to […]
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Chattanooga Bike Club Monthly Meeting
Chattanooga Bike Club Monthly Meeting
Chattanooga Bicycle Club meets at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center the 3rd MONDAY monthly from 6pm- 7:30 pm.The CBC is a recreational cycling club whose members share the good fortune of […]
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Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
Sierra Club Meeting- Cherokee Chapter of TN
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Chattanooga New Years Eve Celebration Dec 21st
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Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
Chattanooga Grotto Meeting
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New Year Hike~ Waldens Ridge
New Year Hike~ Waldens Ridge
Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a NEW YEARS hike day to walk the hiking trails of the newly opened Waldens Ridge Park. This park encompasses 200-acres of outdoor fun including mountain […]
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Did You Know?
Chattanooga is a mountain biking mecca boasting over 100 miles of singletrack within 15 miles of downtown, thanks in large part to SORBA Chattanooga, whose volunteer efforts built and maintain the trails. Singletracks.com named Chattanooga one of the top 10 best mountain biking destinations in North America in 2014 and ranked Chattanooga #5 of the 10 Best US Mountain Bike Towns with the Lowest cost of living in 2018.
Community Resources
Chattanooga Mtn. Bike Rentals
Chattanooga Mtn. Bike Organizations
Chattanooga Bicycle Club
TN Youth Mtn. Bike Racing Series
Velo Vixens Women’s Multisport Club