MIGHTY BIKES

2011

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

 

Mighty Bikes 2011

 

The Mighty Bikes program teaches fundamental bike handling skills, introduces kids to mountain bike racing and promotes fitness through the pursuit of fun.  We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Beginning in 2012, children must be turning at least 8 years old during the year to join the program. A mountain bike with GEARS and hand brakes is required.

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

 

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

            

  

Mighty Bikes is made possible through the generous contributions of: Anchorage Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic, Fireweed Bicycle Race, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, and REI

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