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Flying Dragons MTB Bike Skills Camp at Gateway Green – 7/31-8/3
July 31, 2023 @ 9:00 am – August 3, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Mountain Bike Skills Camp (M-Th) for Advanced level 7-17-year-olds.
Mountain Bike Skills Camp July 31st – August 3rd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for Ages: 7-17
Registration for this camp is for 4 days (Monday – Thursday). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend each day.
In partnership with Elaine B Bikes, NWTA is excited to offer mountain bike skills camps. Cost: $120 donation to NWTA (scholarships available email [email protected])
Drop off & Pick up location: Gateway Fred Meyer Parking Lot, Corner of NE 99th & NE Pacific
Event Location: Gateway Green
Rider Experience: Intermediate/Advanced with at least 2-4 years of riding on dirt trails
These riders are already comfortable riding a bike on “Blue” and may be riding parts of more technical “Black” trails, and over most of whatever features come along, 8-12” high, at least downhill. They can stand and coast confidently on even pedals for entire sections of trail, and they can shift gears and corner comfortably. They may be starting to jump and land on top of tables, and they are interested in dropping features up to 12-14” high, learning to ride pump tracks or rolling terrain faster, without pedaling. They can easily ride 2-4 miles or more on a trail or bike path.
During this class: these riders will continue to improve their balance over varying and more technical terrain, brake and corner even quicker and shift before it’s too late. They’ll learn to climb, descend and ride both faster and more slowly with confidence. They’ll and have fun riding technical roll downs and drops 10-14” high. The wheels will leave the ground in this class, after all, Dragons are learning to clear jumps!
Bike: A Flying Dragon’s bike has platform pedals, two hand brakes, a seat that can move up and down, and is in good working condition. Single speeds are OK but a bike with gears will be more fun on the climbs. No coaster brakes, kickstands, baskets or fenders. A Dragon’s helmet fits properly, is in good condition, and is less than 5 years old.
Required Gear:
-A properly fitting helmet in good condition and is less than 5 years old*
-Water bottle and snacks
-Clothing appropriate for the weather
-Pack to carry layers, snacks, and water
Recommended Gear:
– Full-fingered gloves
-Knee and elbow protection
-Eye protection
*We have a limited amount of bikes & helmets to loan! Please confirm with rider information during registration.
Participants should have their own water, wear layers appropriate for the weather, and have a backpack to take with them to the park. No items will stay at the drop-off site.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Once registered, please sign the waiver for your MINOR Child HERE
