Youth Mountain Biking Camp- Series I- Weekend - Lake Oswego, OR 2025

Description Internet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in details. Learn to be comfortable on the trail. Learn braking, shifting, body position, pedal position, climbing, descending, cornering and navigating minor trail obstacles on the trails at Luscher Farm. Bring your own working bike and helmet. ***This camp is for beginning Mountain Biking Riders. For riders with Mountain Biking experience, please consider our Series 2 or Series 2/3 Camps*** This Class has SAFETY and EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS In order to provide the safest possible environment for class participants, please make sure that: 1. Participant bikes are in good working order. Please make sure that brakes are working and shifting (gears) is also working. Make sure tires and brakes are not worn. Note: if the bike needs work, local bike shops may need a week to complete the work. Please budget this into getting the bike class-ready. 2. Participant bikes have more than one gear. We will be climbing up hills. 3. Participant bikes have a front wheel and rear wheel hand brake. No coaster brakes. 4. Participant bikes have tires with knobby tread suitable for riding off-road. 5. Participant bikes are a good fit. A bike too big or too small can pose safety concerns. 6. Participants have a helmet that fits correctly. Helmets need to be free of cracks and damage. Helmets need to be worn correctly (i.e., covering the forehead) If instructors feel that a participant’s bike or helmet are not safe, they will not be allowed to ride during class. Series I (Beginner) Fitness level: Easy/active Learn the fundamentals of mountain biking in a fun and safe environment. We practice: Braking Shifting Body position Pedal position Climbing Descending Cornering Navigating minor trail obstacles We also cover: Tire inflation Fixing a flat What to carry with you on a trail How to take care of your bike Skills are taught using the following structure: 1. Explain what the skill is and when you would use it. Then explain how to do the skill and what it should feel like. 2. Demonstrate the skill so participants have a visual of what the execution of the skill looks like. 3. Participants practice the skill in a progressive manner with lots of encouragement and assistance, if needed. 4. Apply the skill out on the trail (if conditions allow). The focus will be on progression of skills. Our goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment. We will make sure no one gets left behind. Camps cover group communication, trail etiquette, and basic bike maintenance. Classes led by an IMBA certifies mountain bike coach. The majority of the classes will be at Luscher Farm where we can practice skills in an open area to reduce intimidation and provide an excellent learning environment. By the end of the series we hope to be ready for fun at "The Quarry", Lake Oswego Parks & Rec's bike park near East Waluga Park. Age Category Youth Location Luscher Farm Instructor . Breakaway Coaching