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?
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Toddler Treks – Autumn Adventures
Toddler Treks – Autumn Adventures
Get ready for a colorful adventure with your little explorer at Toddler Treks - Autumn Adventures! Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a parent/child program that sparks a lifelong love for nature […]
Try Climbing
Try Climbing
Outdoor Chattanooga's rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park to give you the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing (which requires a […]
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Learn to Ride a Bike
Learn to Ride a Bike
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 […]
Learn to Ride a Bike
Learn to Ride a Bike
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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Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Outdoor Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust have partnered to provide a kayak experience through the TN Rivergorge. Learn about this section of the river and how TRGT has participated […]
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Bike the Boardwalk at Sunset
Bike the Boardwalk at Sunset
Join Outdoor Chattanooga on a guided and equipped bicycle tour of a popular section on the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. The tour is 4 miles out and back (total of […]
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Go Fish – For Reel, Intro to Fishing
Go Fish – For Reel, Intro to Fishing
Explore the basics of fishing in this hands-on class set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Chickamauga. Perfect for beginners, this outdoor experience teaches essential skills, from using simple bait […]
Observe the Moon: Telescope Program
Observe the Moon: Telescope Program
The Barnard Astronomical Society and Outdoor Chattanooga would like to cordially invite you to join this official NASA event, with observers around the world , for this year’s International Observe […]
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Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Series – Beginners Map and Compass
Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Series – Beginners Map and Compass
Bushcraft Outdoor Skills Series offers you the chance to learn a variety of essential outdoor skills to help you become less reliant on modern conveniences so you can build a […]
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Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Orientation
Come to Outdoor Chattanooga's volunteer orientation on Monday, October 14 from 5-6:30pm at the Outdoor Chattanooga Phillip Grymes Center in Coolidge Park. We'll talk for a bit about OC and […]
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Fall Break Family Fun Day
Fall Break Family Fun Day
Pack a picnic and bring the whole family to Greenway Farm City Park for an afternoon of activity and family fun! Outdoor Chattanooga will provide equipment to try archery at […]
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Full Moon Adventure Series: Forest Bathing
Full Moon Adventure Series: Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing is a term that emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a physiological and psychological exercise called shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”). Join Outdoor Chattanooga for […]
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Silver Adventures
Silver Adventures
For adults aged 50 and above, we present Silver Adventures—an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in nature under the guidance of our expert outdoor team. With a focus on personalized […]
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Oddtober Family Night Walk with TNAQUA
Oddtober Family Night Walk with TNAQUA
“ODDtober Walk” is a family-friendly walk in Renaissance Park brought to you in partnership with the Tennessee Aquarium! Discover the enchanting world of the night on our guided moonlit adventure, […]
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Bike the Battlefield – NPS Interpretive History Tour
Bike the Battlefield – NPS Interpretive History Tour
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga partner to provide a series of free, historical tours through Chickamauga Battlefield by bicycle! View the physical spaces by bicycle, and […]
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Chattanooga Classic Hike Series: Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga Classic Hike Series: Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga Classic Hike Series is a collection of premier guided hikes designed for beginner or seasoned hikers looking to connect with nature, experience a showcase the area's diverse landscapes, and […]
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Monday Meet Up: All Things Conservation
Monday Meet Up: All Things Conservation
Join us for an inspiring and collaborative evening at Monday Meet Up: All Things Conservation: A meetup dedicated to celebrating and advancing conservation efforts in our community. This event brings […]
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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Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Guided Sunset Kayak in the Gorge with Tennessee River Gorge Trust
Outdoor Chattanooga and Tennessee River Gorge Trust have partnered to provide a kayak experience through the TN Rivergorge. Learn about this section of the river and how TRGT has participated […]
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Try Climbing
Try Climbing
Outdoor Chattanooga's rock climbing staff will open the Walnut Wall in Coolidge Park to give you the opportunity to try vertical rock climbing. This is top-roped climbing (which requires a […]
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History by Kayak: The Yankees Land at Browns Ferry
History by Kayak: The Yankees Land at Browns Ferry
Outdoor Chattanooga and National Park Partners have teamed up to provide a Civil War History tour by kayak. This paddling program emulates the action at Browns Ferry and the opening of […]
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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 […]
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Toddler Treks
Toddler Treks
Get ready for a colorful adventure with your little explorer at Toddler Treks- Autumn Adventures! Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a parent/child program that sparks a lifelong love for nature in […]
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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