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Oak Openings 2018 Mountain Biking 101

Learn Mountain Biking

Want to take on the singletrack trail at Oak Openings but need a few skills first? 

Learn the basics of off-road cycling and gain the skills and confidence required to ride the tougher sections of the trail. Topics range from cycling basics and trail fundamentals to technical riding skills. This class is well-suited for riders of all levels. And FREE. Please register.

Bring your own bike, helmet, and water. Limited mountain bikes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2019 Schedule:

BIKE FIT AND BODY POSITION

May 4, Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (ages 5 and up)

May 8, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (ages 5 and up)

Beach Ridge Area 3520 Waterville-Swanton Road, Swanton Ohio

BRAKING AND TRACKSTANDS

June 1, Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (ages 5 and up)

June 5, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (ages 5 and up)

Beach Ridge Area 3520 Waterville-Swanton Road, Swanton Ohio

CORNERING AND PUMPING

July 6, Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (ages 5 and up)

July 10, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (ages 5 and up)

Beach Ridge Area 3520 Waterville-Swanton Road, Swanton Ohio

MANUAL FRONT WHEEL LIFT AND JUMPING

August 3, Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (ages 5 and up)

August 7, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (age 5 and up)

Beach Ridge Area 3520 Waterville-Swanton Road, Swanton Ohio

BUNNY HOP AND WHEELIE

September 7, Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (ages 5 and up)

September 11, Wednesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (ages 5 and up)

Beach Ridge Area 3520 Waterville-Swanton Road, Swanton Ohio

FREE. Please register.

To register, visit MetroparksToledo.com or for more information,
call 419-407-9701.


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