SWAMP Introduction to Mountain Biking Class

This 3 hour introduction to off-road bicycling will cover Basic Mountain Bike Concepts and Techniques, including:

Discussion and Demonstration of:	The Instructor will demonstrate, and the riders will practice:
Proper Bike Set-Up (Seat position, tire pressure, brakes, etc.) 27 Gears - Why so many, when to use 'em Trail Side Repair Trail Etiquette	Braking Techniques Shifting all those gears Climbing and descending hills Negotiating sand, mud, logs, and other fun stuff

A Basic Training Session will be held on the first Sunday of each month January through November, in Tampa's Trout Creek Park, usually beginning at 9:00 AM. Class will be limited to 10 cyclists with a minimum of 5 needed to hold a class.

Reservations must be made by the Wednesday preceding the Class.

For information, and to register for the class, send an email to Wes Eubank at Wes at SWAMPClub dot org, or call 813-988-6435 (Tampa).

Cost of the three hour class is $15 per person. Anyone can take this course.

Topics include proper bike fit, balance, weight distribution, gearing, cadence and braking, and how they are applied to off-road riding. Training will take place in Morris Bridge Park. The skills taught will allow you to progress from a ‘C’ level rider to a ‘B- or B’ level.

Requirements for the class:

Bicycle (off-road bike) must be in good working condition
Rider must have a helmet and water (a snack is suggested too).
Rider should be familiar with his/her bike (please do not make this your first ride on a Mountain Bike)
Rider should be physically capable of riding 6-9 miles off-road
Optional but suggested gear: spare tube, portable air pump, and tools (we will discuss what you need in class)

To register for the class, send an email to Wes Eubank at Wes at SWAMPClub dot org, or call 813-988-6435 (Tampa).