Introduction to Mountain Biking Class

6:00am–11:00am PDT
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$130 for REI Members

$160 for non-members

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Overview

  • Fitness level3Moderate
  • Minimum age14
  • Group size10 people

Experience the thrill of mountain biking under the care of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides! You'll learn and practice various riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the trail. We'll also review important communication skills and trail etiquette to keep multi-use trails safe for every user. And finally, we'll use all these new skills on a trail ride! Bikes are provided for no additional charge. Students under 18 years of age may only attend with a registered, participating adult.

  • Learn techniques for effective bike handling on the trail
  • Practice skills in a protected environment
  • Enjoy a beginner-friendly trail ride with REI's expert guides

What to bring with you

Notes

If you feel your guide(s) did an outstanding job, a suggested gratuity is 10-20% of the event price. We recommend having cash on hand; credit cards cannot be accepted. Contact us at 425-300-3017 or dc-os@rei.com.

Map image of Mountain Bike Trail Parking Area at Rosrayville State Park: Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

More directions and information

IMPORTANT: ENTER FROM Route 301/Crain Highway. Park entrance fee is $3 for MD residents and $5 for Out-of-State residents. There is an automated toll gate at the park entrance. You can pay with cash - exact amount - or by credit/debit card. Allow extra time to find the meeting location and ensure your GPS directions are directing to the Rosaryville State Park Mountain Bike parking area via route 301. Once in the park follow the signs to the Perimeter trail or Mountain Bike parking area.

Have more questions?

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