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Foundations of Mountain Biking – Wednesday Skills Clinics

May 18, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Skill Sessions on the Eastern Promenade in Portland!
Sessions from 6-8pm (daylight-dependant) on the Eastern Prom, by the WW2 memorial.
Skills covered include:
– Fit and familiarization with your bike and its controls
– Proper body positioning in different terrain
– Braking techniques
– Shifting techniques
– 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:
May 18, 2016
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.bikemaine.org/mtbskills

Organizer

Venue

Bicycle Coalition of Maine