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!
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?
Check out our calendar HERE to see upcoming Intro to Mountain Biking Programs.
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.
Do I have to have my own mountain bike to participate?
Do I have to wear a helmet?
Do I need to know how to ride a bike to participate?
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Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills. The class consists of a set of exercises and […] |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a parent/child focused program highlighting "winter adaptations". Designed especially for toddlers, this class aims to spark a lifelong passion for the natural world and nurture curiosity, […]
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga and celebrate the January Full Wolf Moon with a First Day–style program designed to ground, inspire, and connect. The Wolf Moon, invites us to reflect, to listen […] |
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Chattanooga Grotto is the caving club of Chattanooga, TN. Meetings are held every first Monday of the month at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park at 7PM EST. Anyone is welcome […] |
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Discover the confidence that comes from knowing you can take care of yourself outdoors. Bushcraft Basics is a hands-on introduction to essential wilderness skills designed for pre-teens, adults, and families […] |
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Discover how small actions can make a big difference in protecting the natural places we love. Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a fun and engaging Leave No Trace workshop led by […] |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a Winter Birding Walk at the Brainerd Levee! Escape the indoors and spend a peaceful morning with us observing diverse bird life and enjoying the crisp […] |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga this winter for a guided, fully equipped kayak tour through the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge—one of the Southeast’s best birdwatching spots.Just an hour north of Chattanooga, this scenic […] |
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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga's "Try Archery" class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more […]
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Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills. The class consists of a set of exercises and […] |
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Ever wonder how trails and waterways make it onto the maps you use every day? Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how mapping tools and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) […] |
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Bushcraft: Fire Building and Camp Cooking Experience the satisfaction of building a fire with your own hands and cooking a meal in the open air! In this half-day, hands-on class, you’ll […] |
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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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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga's "Try Archery" class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more […] |
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Come learn kombucha brewing with Chattanooga Culture's founder Matt Cone! In this class, you will learn the basics of bacterial fermentation, what makes "real" kombucha, how to spot fake kombucha, […] |
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Chattanooga Classics Hike Series: Rock Creek Loop – Cumberland Trail with Outdoor Chattanooga Location: Rock Creek Gorge, Cumberland Trail (near Sale Creek, TN) Length: ~5.5 miles (depending on route) Difficulty: […] |
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Learn to find your way — and yourself — in the wild. In this half-day outdoor course, participants explore the essential skills of navigation, route planning, and backcountry survival. Whether […] |
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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 […] |
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Take aim at Outdoor Chattanooga's "Try Archery" class. This free indoor class located at the Philip Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park offers a hands-on opportunity to learn more […] |
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Learn how to create a beautiful, eco-friendly yard that benefits your home and the environment! Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a hands-on TN Smart Yards workshop led by certified Master Gardeners. […] |
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Join Outdoor Chattanooga this winter for a guided, fully equipped kayak tour through the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge—one of the Southeast’s best birdwatching spots.Just an hour north of Chattanooga, this scenic […] |
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