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Adults can learn how to mountain bike

Mountain bike course in Coquitlam covers skills and safety.
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Interested in mountain biking but not sure where to start?

A city of Coquitlam program for adults, Introduction to Mountain Biking course, will have you cruising the trails in no time.

The five-week program runs Saturdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., from April 14 to May 12. Participants will learn about pre-ride safety checks, basic bike maintenance, trail safety and trail maintenance and building. Skills covered include: stance, balance, gearing, climbing/descending, cornering and rolls. Participants must have a mountain bike in working condition and a well-fitting helmet.

The program is offered in partnership with Learning Curve Mountain Biking Association (tlcmountainbiking.ca), a not-for-profit society that aims to teach beginner and intermediate riders at minimal cost. Their goal is to give participants a solid foundation of technical skills necessary to confidently and safely navigate local trail features and to lay the groundwork for future skill progression.

The course is open to adults 18 years and older, and costs $130 per person. Locations will vary weekly and participants will be notified of meeting locations prior to starting.

To register and learn more about Coquitlam’s outdoor programming, visit coquitlam.ca/outdoors or call 604-927-4386.