Mountain Biking
Single-Track Trail Riding in the DC Metropolitan Area
You don’t have to go too far from the city to find some decent trails for mountain biking. From the easy off-road trail riding of Burke Lake Loop in Springfield, VA, to the challenging single-track thigh-burners of Patapsco Valley State Park, near Ellicott City, MD, mountain biking is easy to find near Washington, DC.
For novice riders and those with limited experience, our Introduction to Mountain Biking course will teach the basic skills to keep your rides safe and fun.
How It Works:
Designed for groups of 4 to 16 participants, the Introduction to Mountain Biking consists of the following:
Level 1 – Introduction to Mountain Biking
We’ll meet your group at Schaeffer Farms, in Darnestown, MD, and outfit participants with a bike and helmet. If you have your own ride, we’ll make sure it is trail-ready before we get into a few skill-builders. These games are designed to introduce a few of the key elements of technical trail-riding:
- balance
- shifting
- braking
- steering
- body position
Once you have practiced these essentials, we will head out and hit the trails with an easier ride. On the initial ride, you’ll work on the “front-end lift” which will help you get up over smaller logs without having to get off your bike. Then, after lunch, we’ll head out for the more advanced trail, and work on hill climbs and descents. Great fun, on challenging terrain.
Who It Works For:
This course will introduce riders to “single-track” mountain biking. Participants will be negotiating tight turns, over uneven terrain, with obstacles, hills and curves. Due to the technical nature of the terrain, participants should be very comfortable riding a bike, and preferably one with handlebar brakes (not a coaster brake). In addition, riders should have a reasonable level of fitness and be 10 years-old or older.
- Adult Social Groups
- Youth Groups
- School Groups
- Camps
- Scouts
- University Clubs
- Sports Teams
- Anyone interested in an introduction to the fun and challenge of single-track trail riding.
What It Costs:
The Introduction to Mountain Biking can be highly instructional, or can be more of a recreational day-out. For groups on a tight budget, we can provide high quality instruction at a reduced rate – with a few restrictions in the amount of instruction offered. Or, if you prefer in-depth, instruction and experience, we can provide excellent guides who will create a program that focus on a unique mountain biking experience.
Here is an example of our method of pricing:
Program: Level 1 – Introduction to Mountain Biking
Season: Summer
Time: 6 hours
Group: 10 participants
Group Classification: Youth Camp
Event Location: Schaeffer Farms Trails, Montgomery County, MD
Price: $650**
Proceeds from every teambuilding or adventure program will be donated to help bring clean drinking water to those in need.