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Green Geckos MTB Bike Skills Camp at Gateway Green – 7/17-20
July 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am – July 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Mountain Bike Skills Camp (M-Th) for Beginner 7-17-year-olds.
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: Beginner/Intermediate with ½ – 1 of riding on dirt trails
These classes are for kids who are already comfortable riding a bike on some “Green” mountain bike dirt trail and grass and down features up to 3-4 inches high. They can stand and coast on the pedals. They can shift gears and corner, but it might not go as smoothly as it could — or at the right time. They are interested in rolling over taller features and riding pump tracks (or rolling terrain) without pedaling the whole time. They can ride 1-2 miles on a trail or bike path.
During this class: Riders will continue to improve their balance over varying terrain including trails and pump tracks (or rolling terrain), as well as brake and corner with more confidence, and shift more smoothly. They’ll learn to climb, descend and ride faster; they’ll also learn slow-riding skills to have fun riding more technical trails including roll downs and drops 6-10” high – if they want to. The wheels may leave the ground on drops, but we aren’t jumping quite yet.
Bike: The Green Gecko’s bike has platform pedals, two hand brakes (front and rear), 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, worn-out tires or kickstands. A Gecko’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
