You will learn…

Fundamentals of off-road riding skills (balancing on uneven terrain, weight shifts, climbing, descending, cornering, applying power to the pedals efficiently, etc)
History, types and styles of mountain biking/off-road cycling.
How to choose a suitable bike
How to put together an essential gear kit
The essentials of outdoor safety and awareness
The fundamentals of mountain biking skills
How to build a baseline fitness level you need to build to enjoy mountain biking
What is “trail etiquette” and considerations for using your bike on public multi-use trails
How to navigate trail networks
How to do essential trail repairs on your bike
How to lead a group ride
…and much more!

Video: The Sinai MTB trip, May 2011