Mountain Bike FUN-damentals

Learn the most important mountain bike skills:  proper bike-body positions - which will forever change the way you bike - and proper braking, to ride safely.   Skills will be introduced and taught on flat ground and reinforced in the Beginner Skills Park and beginner trails. Coached by Sheri Schrock, PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Instructor) certified, Head Coach ARDENT Mountain Bike Team, 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Champion, Wilderness First Aid certified

MUST PASS BIKE CHECK:  working brakes, shifts to ALL gears easily, proper tire pressure.  

We will ride in rain - but not thunderstorms.  If we cancel due to weather we will not reschedule.

What to Bring:   Mountain Bike with hand brakes, knobby tires, and ideally front suspension, bike specific helmet, grippy closed-toed shoes, water bottle attached to the bike or backpack with a water reservoir, bug repellent.  Recommend knee pads and gloves.
Questions? Contact Sheri Schrock sheri.schrock@gmail.com

Minimum age:  going into 2nd grade (if younger contact Sheri before registering)

Location: Tioga Recreation Area Parking Lot