NEW Class – Mountain Bike Mojo
A new mountain biking class, “Mountain Bike Mojo,” will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College Community Education Oct. 11 and 12. This two-day clinic will provide the basic skills and techniques for participants to increase their enjoyment in the fast growing sport of mountain biking. The new Alsea Falls "flow trail" is the training ground for this course. The program will include one day of basic bike handling skills, including body positioning and balance, braking, shifting and pedaling efficiency, climbing and descending, front and back wheel lifts, cornering, small drops, pumping and navigating trail obstacles. The next morning, students will “get dirty” with a hands-on trail building courtesy of local IMBA chapter Team Dirt. In the afternoon, students will session various sections of trail to emphasize skills learned the first day. Participants will acquire a sense of confidence and new physical skills to enhance their riding experience, while learning about t...