MEDIA CONTACTS:
SUE ALLEN - 216-635-3338, sja@clevelandmetroparks.com
ALYSSA COOK-ALEXANDER - 216-635-3274, aca@clevelandmetroparks.com
Mountain biking is a popular recreational sport and Cleveland Metroparks has several loops and trails made for mountain biking in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation and Mill Stream Run Reservation.
Build some biking skills with these mountain biking lessons offered through Outdoor Recreation in Cleveland Metroparks:
Mountain Bike Lessons: Beginner
Thursday, July 24 � 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Thursday, August 4 � 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Thursday, August 21 � 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Royalview Picnic Area � Mill Stream Run Reservation
Build basic skills to enjoy negotiating beginner level mountain bike trails with confidence. Discover how to prepare for a ride, avoid beginner pitfalls and find limitations while having fun on the trail. Body position, shifting, braking, trail etiquette and �hills and holes� are just a few topics that will be covered. All participants must bring their own mountain bike and ensure they are in good/safe working condition prior to the class. Helmets required and must be worn. Late fee applies one week before each class. Ages 14 and older with participating adult. Registration and $15 fee are required.
Mountain Bike Lessons: Women Only
Wednesday, July 17 � 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Sunday, July 28 � 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Royalview Picnic Area � Mill Stream Run Reservation
Ladies, enjoy a class designed with women in mind. Learn basic skills, including body position, shifting, braking, trail etiquette and more. All participants must bring their own mountain bike and ensure they are in good/safe working condition prior to the class. Ages 14 & older with participating adult. Registration and $15 fee are required.
Royalview Picnic Area is located off Royalview Lane in Mill Stream Run Reservation, off Valley Parkway, just south of Royalton Road/Route 82 in Strongsville.
For more information, a complete list of Outdoor Recreation courses, and to register, call 216-341-1704 or online at clevelandmetroparks.com.
Learn new mountain biking skills with Outdoor Recreation programs in Cleveland Metroparks - Discover, Enjoy, Protect!
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