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?
What's the minimum age?
Who should take this class?
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**Due to the Tennessee NICA State Championship the location has changed and will be sent in confirmation email after registering*** Are you ready to learn to ride mountain bikes? Join […] |
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Disc golf is one of the easiest activities to get you into the outdoors! Its a walk in the woods while playing a very fun and social game. Start with […]
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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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Join Outdoor Chattanooga for a beginner friendly tour of downtown Chattanooga on the Tennessee River. OC's guide staff will provide basic kayak instruction and moving water safety, then lead a leisurely […] |
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Tennessee River Gorge Kayak Tour — 9 miles, guided & equippedPaddle from Suck Creek to Raccoon Mountain through the scenic heart of the Gorge, with sweeping views of cliffs, hardwood […]
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Toddler Treks at Crabtree Farms — nature play for ages 2–6 (all ages welcome with a caregiver).In partnership with The Forest Kin Nature School, this session invites hands-on exploration: crunching […] |
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Get ready for an afternoon of harmony! Join us for the return of Notes in Nature at Greenway Farm on Sunday, November 2nd!This FREE, self-guided musical adventure is the perfect way […] |
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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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Stroll the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway at dusk under November’s Beaver Moon. Aquarium naturalists and Outdoor Chattanooga will guide quiet observation and listening along the boardwalks, highlighting seasonal changes, animal […] |
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Silver Adventures Explores Lula Lake — hike at a leisurely pace; big views!Experience the upper falls and lake from an old 1800s railroad bed, with history and natural highlights shared […] |
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Roaring Creek Guided Hike — Cumberland Trail, ~4 miles out & backExplore moss-covered rocks and fall color along a repurposed mining railbed beside Roaring Creek, then tackle a steady climb […] |
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Are you ready to learn to ride mountain bikes? Join "Trail Quest," a dynamic class tailored for beginners and those looking to build their mountain biking skills at their own […] |
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Curious about how you can get involved with Outdoor Chattanoogaand make a difference? Join us for our Volunteer Orientation! This event is designed to introduce new and returning volunteers to […] |
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Veterans Day Ruck Walk — walk with purpose, honor with heartJoin us for a quiet, meaningful community walk to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. You’re invited […] |
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A Search for Bigfoot- Family Friendly Hike Celebrating National Trails Day Family-friendly, free woods hike + Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt on Lookout Mountain! Explore easy trails, follow playful clues, and search […] |
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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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Little Sequatchie Cove Partner Hike — with Appalachian Conservation InstituteLearn, explore, and hike adjacent to Little Sequatchie Cove, where ACI protects ~10,000 acres of wildlife corridor. Start at the ACI […] |
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Kayak the Tennessee River Gorge—no experience needed. This guided 4.4-mile (~2 hour) paddle starts at Raccoon Mountain Boat Ramp and ends at Sullivan’s Landing. We provide the kayaks, life jackets, […] |
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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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More details to come soon........ REGISTER HERE! As a reminder registration opens 2 weeks before the event and closes two days before! For more information call 423-387-LEAF (5323) or email […] |
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