BMA Skills Clinic - Foundations: Beginner

WHO THIS CLINIC IS FOR

You are new to cycling or mountain biking. You haven't done much riding on singletrack trails and may still have questions about shifting, braking and basic bike handling.

DESCRIPTION

We’ll move through the skills you need to get started and apply them on beginner features at Valmont. This is an introductory class at the novice level.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Brake properly.
• Shift to the correct gear.
• Ride with balance and body-bike separation.
• Climb and descend on trails.
• Steer and corner.
• Performing basic front wheel lifts.
• Roll down small drops.

Maximum 6 students. No matter how you ride your bike, you're about to ride it better!

Clinics meet on the east side of Valmont Bike Park near the pavilion next to the dog park.

Start Time: 5:30 pm (please be there at 5:15 pm to allow ample prep time)

COST

We love to ride and we know that you do too so we try to keep our expenses low and then pass that savings onto our members. Our goal is to make our clinics accessible to everyone and to grow Boulder's awesome cycling community. Not a member? Sign up at $39/year and save!

• BMA Members: $60
• Non Members: $100

IMPORTANT INFO

• All participants MUST wear a helmet. Gloves and addition padding is encouraged.
• e-Bikes are not permitted at Valmont Bike Park.
• Please bring water, and weather appropriate clothing. Layers are a great idea!
• Bring a trail-ready bike that is in good working order and fits you.
• All participants must sign a Boulder Mountainbike Alliance liability waiver once during the season.
• Minimum age to participate is 14 years old.
• For permitting, planning and payment purposes, you must sign up if you plan to join us.
• BMA has a 24 hour cancellation policy - no refunds or credits will be given with less than 24 hours cancellation notice.

Send us an email if you have any questions - bma@bouldermountainbike.org

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Minimum age to participate is 14 years old.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

bma@bouldermountainbike.org

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes. Please email bma@bouldermountainbike.org with any changes. Each participant must sign a waiver, so if the clinic is transferred, a paper waiver must be signed on site.