MIGHTY BIKES

2009

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Welcome to Mighty Bikes, a summer-long mountain biking program for kids ages 8 to 18. 

Photo by Shane Locke

Mighty Bikes 2009

The Mighty Bikes program teaches fundamental bike handling skills, introduces kids to mountain bike racing and promotes fitness through the pursuit of fun.  Mighty Bikes is family-oriented; parents are welcome to participate in all Mighty Bikes activities.  We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  In addition to weeknight riding, we will schedule 3 or 4 day trips on single-track outside the Anchorage Bowl. Children must be at least 8 years old to join the program and have a mountain bike with at least a 24" wheel.

A SAMPLING OF WHAT WE'LL COVER IN THE PROGRAM:
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Balance and bike handling

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Proper gear shifting

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Descending technique (just say "no" to "endos")

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Ascending technique

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Cornering technique

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Front wheel lift

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Back wheel lift

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The Bunny Hop

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How to do a wheelie

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The Track Stand

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On-trail maintenance

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Food and hydration principles

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Single track practice

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Introduction to mountain bike racing

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Trail Etiquette for mountain biking

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Thanks to the following organizations for their generous support of Mighty Bikes:

            

ASSC - Alyeska Ski & Snowboard Club; Arctic Bicycle Club; REI, Inc., Fireweed Bicycle Race

            For general and registration information send email to:  jtower@alaska.com