Free Basic Mountain Bike Skills Clinic

Presented by the Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association (http://corbamtb.com/), the Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic is held the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in Malibu Creek State Park (http://www.venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/MalibuCreek/AreaTrails.htm). PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:45 TO SIGN IN AND HAVE YOUR BIKE SAFETY-CHECKED. The class is free of charge to all participants, please RSVP via MeetUp if possible. The class covers several skills including proper seated rider position, controlled braking and slow speed technical maneuvering, pedaling cadence/gear use, and proper riding position and technique for climbing, cornering, and descending. Also discussed are tips on backcountry preparedness, shared use etiquette, and simple maintenance tips. Class 1 Electric bikes are allowed, but we'll ask you to turn off the motor for the skills exercises. Non-electric bikes are preferred for learning the fundamentals. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/9/2/0/600_312467392.jpeg For more information, and to see photos of previous clinics, visit http://corbamtb.com/programs/skills.shtml Directions to Malibu Creek State Park (A cash fee is required to enter the park with a vehicle.) From the San Fernando or Conejo Valleys, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right. From Santa Monica, take Pacific Coast Highway north to Malibu Canyon Road and turn Right. Go 6 miles to the park entrance on your left. Once in the park, Look for the large parking lot on the left. This is where the group meets. There is usually a sign or the instructors in a CORBA shirt. If this lot is full or closed continue to the next one. By signing up for this event, you agree to the terms of the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability, required by our…