Learn Mountain Biking and Check Out the New Trail

So now that there's a mountain bike trail in Strongsville's back yard, are you going to learn how to use it?

Cleveland Metroparks is offering lessons in September for mountain biking beginners and more experienced riders.

Mountain Bike Lessons: Beginner
Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 - 11 a.m.
Royalview Picnic Area, Mill Stream Run Reservation

Build basic skills to enjoy negotiating beginner level mountain bike trails with confidence. Discover how to prepare for a ride, avoid beginner pitfalls and find your limitations while having fun on the trail. Body position, shifting, braking, trail etiquette and "hills and holes" are just a few topics that will be covered. All participants must bring their own mountain bike and ensure that they are in good/safe working condition prior to the class. It is strongly recommend that bikes be fully serviced by a competent person prior to the class. Helmets required and must be worn.

Ages 14 and older; cost is $15.

Mountain Bike Lessons: Intermediate
Saturday, Sept. 22,  9 - 11 a.m.
Royalview Picnic Area, Mill Stream Run Reservation

This class is designed for mountain bike riders with a little experience who want to continue building skills. Learn techniques to increase speed and acquire skills for wheel hops, steep grades and "ride-able drop offs." Learn to dial in bike set-up, braking and cornering techniques, and more. All participants must bring their own mountain bike and ensure that they are in good/safe working condition prior to the class. It is strongly recommend that the bike be fully serviced by a skilled person prior to the class. Helmets required and must be worn.

Pre-requisite: completion of beginner class. Ages 14 and older. Cost is $15.

For more information, a complete list of IGO courses and trips, detailed trip fact sheets, and to register, call 216-341-1704 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.