Intro to Mountain Biking
Leave the asphalt behind and gear up for the trails with Outdoor Chattanooga’s Intro to Mountain Biking Classes. Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking from our experienced instructors through skills demonstration and practice in a controlled setting. Instructors teach in a format that’s structured to your pace and individual learning style. No experience necessary, but participants must be able to confidently ride a bike. Cost: $10 per person. Mountain bikes, helmets, and instruction provided. Fundamentals Courses meet at Greenway Farms Park. Take your riding even further with our Guided Trail Rides at a local trail. Online Reservations required in advance.
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?
2020 Fundamentals Classes: April 15, April 29, May 14, June 12, September 18
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. (all classes)
Location: Greenway Farms Park
2020 Guided Trail Rides: May 3, May 15, June 13, September 19
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on May 3 and June 13. || 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. May 15 and September 19.
Location: Alternates. See our calendar of events.
How much does it cost? Do I have to register in advance?
$10 per person per 2-hour session
*Mountain Bikes and equipment are available for use at no additional charge.
Yes, reservations and payment are required in advance. 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?
What's the minimum age?
Who should take this class?
Events
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