Intermediate Mountain Biking August 23, 2009

If you've been riding for awhile and feel comfortable with your bike and want to take your riding performance to the next level, join our mountain biking instructors as they teach you to navigate advanced terrain and master singletrack portions of some great local rides. We'll build on the skills you've learned in Introduction to Mountain Biking with more practice handling obstacles, switchbacks, ascents and fast-paced descents. Learn to ride the areas you've wanted to explore but were afraid to attempt on your own. We'll also teach and enforce proper trail etiquette to make sure trails stay open and safe for well-behaved mountain bikers and all other trail users. New Novara mountain bikes provided for those without a bike of their own at no extra cost. NO RIDER IS LEFT BEHIND, but this trip is not for beginners, as we ride at a faster pace and cover tougher terrain.

Recommended for those 14 and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult.

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Mountain Biking or equivalent skill level is mandatory. In order to successfully complete this outing, you must be able to comfortably:

• Mount and dismount your bicycle

• Ride, shift and brake on varying levels of terrain including dirt, sand, mud, gravel, etc., basic knowledge of how to climb and descend hills

• Ride over minor obstacles, through turns and switchbacks, etc.

• Choose lines, anticipate corners, obstacles, and steep or rough terrain (rocks, tree roots, etc.)

• Maintain safe riding distance in single file line while riding in groups (2-3 bike lengths)

• Repair a punctured inner tube, change a flat

• Consistently ride at a 6-8 mph pace on varying terrain

NO RIDER IS LEFT BEHIND, but this trip is not for beginners, as we ride at a faster pace and cover tougher terrain.

Reservations required; please call (714) 543-4142 for more information.

Official Website: http://www.rei.com/rei/outdoorschool