Biking
Biking
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.
Quick Start Mountain Bike:
Our newest addition to the mountain biking courses was long overdue. Quick Start Mountain Biking combines the intro and intermediate programs in one weekend. Our goal is to provide you with as many riding opportunities and as much constructive coaching as possible. We have not cut any corners or sacrificed the curriculum in any way. The only thing we have gotten rid of is the wait between courses!
For More Information Contact:
Kathy Capps
Adventure Program Supervisor
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6855
Seth Yearout
Adventure Program Manager
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6855
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