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***SESSION CANCELLED*** – Foundations of Mountain Biking – Wednesday Skills Class in Portland, Maine

July 1, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

*** THIS SESSION (7/1) IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER ***
 
Skill Classes will be held every other Wednesday from 6-8pm (weather-dependant) on the Eastern Prom, meeting at the WW2 memorial, near the tennis courts and softball fields.
Skills covered to include:
– Fit and familiarization with your bike and its controls
– Proper body positioning for riding in different terrain
– Braking technique and timing
– Shifting technique and timing
– Climbing and Descending techniques
– Trail etiquette
All classes and rides are BYO-Bike and 18+. Check in with the Portland Gear Hub if you’d like to attend but don’t have the proper equipment. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY. Also consider bringing water, a snack or two, and appropriate clothing (it gets breezy on the prom!).
 

Details

Date:
July 1, 2015
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Organizer

Venue

Bicycle Coalition of Maine