You don't have to be an aggressive or 'extreme' twenty-something to enjoy mountain biking. In fact, in between riding the Greenway and riding single track, there are wide open multi-use trails at Umstead State Park to meet your outdoor needs. Join us on a half day program that introduces you to biking fundamentals, multi-use trail ethics, and navigating your way around the park. Our instructors will make sure that you are forming good riding habits, pacing yourself enough to enjoy the ride and learning the park layout. Sign up today and find out why Umstead is a more reliable location to ride during the spring and the fall than its neighbor Crabtree County Park. As always bike shorts, 'extreme' energy drinks and bikes worth more than $1,000 are optional. Available Spring 2010!
Bike Maintenance
Stop paying for costly bike repairs that can be done on your own! Learn how to wrench on your bike for less than the cost of having flats changed for you! Participants of this course will learn to change flat tires, adjust gears and brakes, and look after the well being of your beloved bicycle. Road bikes, mountain bikes, comforts and cruisers - it doesn't matter - we will have you back on your ride lickety split. Spend more time riding and less time waiting on repairs! Bring your bike and wear clothes that can get dirty. This course is adult oriented. Participants ages 14-15 must be accompanied by an adult participating in the program.
Introduction to Mountain Biking:
There is more to life than the Greenway…and it’s called single track. Your bike has knobby tires, right? Put them were they belong and join us for a crash course, no pun intended, into the world of mountain biking. This one-day course focuses on building a solid base of skills needed to ride solo or with a group. Participants will learn bike fit adjustments, shifting, braking, falling strategies and how to overcome obstacles with ease. The highlight of the day will be a trail ride to put newly learned skills into practice. Come out and discover the thrill of ridin’ dirty! Bikes are not provided, so bring a mountain bike and helmet. Don’t have your own rig? No problem, we can point you towards rentals in the area. This course is adult oriented. Participants ages 14-15 must be accompanied by an adult participating in the program.
Intermediate Mountain Biking:
Fantastic Mountain biking opportunities abound across the triangle. Join our staff for a seasonal trail ride at various area locations. Staff members provide impromptu instructional opportunities that will help to build the riding skills of participants. Develop skills, discover a new area, and enjoy the camaraderie that goes along with riding with the pack. Transportation and instruction provided. Bikes are not provided. Bring a personal bike and helmet or contact the Adventure office about rental options in the area. Prerequisites include attendance in Mountain Bike Sampler or proven equivalency of skills. The minimum age for the course is 14. Participants ages 14-15 must be accompanied by an adult participating in the program.
For More Information Contact:
Seth Yearout
Adventure Program Manager
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6855
