K-5 Mountain Bike Basics

***Ensure you pre-purchase a daily or annual pass to enter Minooka Park before arriving (Waukesha County Parks)***

              Waukesha County Parks Pass Link

    Enter Minooka Park and follow the main road back to Picnic area 4

Kids will learn basic mountain bike skills over the 3 week clinic. Kids must be able to ride a two wheeled bike without training wheels. We have a limited number of loaner mountain bikes with gears that kids can use if they currently only have a 1 gear style bike. Don't delay in contacting us for use. Open to boys and girls. Parents are welcome to bring their bikes and participate along with their child. By learning some of the teaching techniques you can continue to review with them at home!

 **Helmets are mandatory for all participants**

Basic Skills Instruction will include:

- Bike Part Knowledge

- Pre-ride safety check

- Mount and dismount technique

- Start and stop pedaling technique

- Riding position

- Braking technique

- Trail scanning and turning the bike

- How to use gears

- Hill climbing and descending technique

- Riding trails!