The Learning Curve and TORCA are pleased to provide an “Introduction to Mountain Biking” course.

During this four week beginner* course we will cover the following topics and skills:

Week 1 – welcome/waiver signing, trail building/maintenance (No bikes required; please come dressed for trail work)

Week 2 – stance, balance, gearing, braking

Week 3 – gravity management – climbing, descending, rolls

Week 4 – cornering and wheel lifts

Each session runs for two hours. The first session will be an introduction and overview to the series and a chance to learn about trail building and do some hands-on trail maintenance. The remaining three sessions will have one and half hours of instruction (including practice time and instructor feedback) followed by a guided ride to reinforce the skills covered.

Class size is limited to 15 riders with three instructors.

Classes will take place on Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Sept. 6, 2014 – Bert Flinn Park, Port Moody
Sept 13, 2014 – Shaughnessy Bike Park, PoCo
Sept. 20, 2014 – Shaughnessy Bike Park, PoCo
Sept. 27, 2014 – Mountain Air Bike Skills Park, Burnaby

Cost: Must be an active TORCA member. Memberships are available at: https://www.torca.ca/membership/become-a-member/
A signed waiver will be required for each rider. Riders must be 18 years or older.

Sign up by looking under Events on The Learning Curve Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/TheLearningCurveMountainBiking

*Beginner
You have limited experience with trail riding on a mountain biking.
You have reasonably decent general riding skills and good fitness.
You have done some road riding.