Colorado
Mountain Biking
Elevate your mountain biking skills to the next level.
This course will hone and elevate your mountain biking skills and is designed for riders with prior mountain biking experience. In this course, the rider's current riding level will be assessed and instructors will teach skills that they deem important to elevating each participant’s riding ability. The skills taught in this course are designed to make you a more competent, comfortable, safer, and faster rider on the trail in order to make mountain biking a more fun experience. This is a 2-day course and will introduce new skills and practice as well as on-trail skills application. The 2 day course will be held on any of the many trails in our Summit County trail systems.
What you’ll learn:
• Utilizing bikes suspension to full potential
• Front wheel lift
• Rear wheel lift
• High speed cornering
• Tight turns
• Drops
• Beginning jumping
• Basic on-trail maintenance
Note: Group departure options below. Private trips are also available for your group of 5 or more (see FAQ).
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Day one will focus on teaching and honing new and current skills. The day will be filled with skills sessions to prepare for trail riding on day two.
• 8AM - Meet at the CAG office or a convenient rendezvous point, gear up and head to the trail.
• 8AM-12PM - We will spend the morning working on bike skill and drills, including utilizing bike suspension to full potential, front wheel lift, rear wheel lift and high speed cornering.
• 12PM-1PM - Lunch (bring your own or grab something in town!)
• 1PM to 4PM - We will spend the afternoon working on bike skill and drills, tight turns, drops, beginning jumping and basic on-trail maintenance. -
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Day Two: On day two you will put your newly learned skills to practice and tackle one of Summit County’s many mountain bike trail rides.
• 8AM - Meet at the CAG office or a convenient rendezvous point, gear up and head to the trail.
• 8AM-12PM - We will spend the afternoon riding Summit County local favorite trails where you will working on your newly acquired skills
• 12PM-1PM - Tasty trailside lunch from our friends at Blue Moon Café.
• 1PM to 4PM - Back to riding Summit County local favorite trails where you will continue working on your newly acquired skills.
Trip Package Includes
- CAG professional mountain bike guide (5:1 maximum guide to student ratio)
- Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead
- Lodging partner discounts
- EOD beer
- 15% off service and/or off rental at evo Denver store
- 20% discount code at evo.com (exclusions apply)
Trip Package Does Not Include
- Transportation to designated meeting point
- Lodging (partner discount available)
- Lunch
- Clothing and gear (see recommended gear under Trip Planning)
- Mountain bike (rentals available from evo and others)
- Guide gratuity
- Travel insurance (we recommend World Nomads)
Questions? Contact us!
Summit County and Beyond
Colorado Adventure Guides is permitted to operate in a variety of terrain from Summit County to several adjacent counties, which allows us to access a variety of zones for courses. Typically we confirm our destinations about two weeks before the actual course to make sure we have the most appropriate terrain for the course. Some of our favorite mountain biking areas include Breckenridge Trail Systems, Soda Creek (Horseshoe Gulch Trail Systems), Frisco Peninsula Trail Systems, and Salt Lick Trail Systems.
Trip Planning
Below is a list of required and recommended equipment for your adventure. Dressing properly and having the correct equipment will help Colorado Adventure Guides provide a safer and more fun experience for your group. Though we cannot control the weather, we can make sure that you are prepared for whatever conditions we encounter in this mountain environment. Remember, the weather can change quickly and drastically.
Our guides recommend wearing technical clothing on all higher level mountain bike rides, but it is never a bad idea regardless of activity or skill level. Technical clothing (polypro, merino wool, etc) is designed to help regulate body temperature and keep perspiration off of the skin. Not only is it safer, it dries faster, and is much more comfortable during exercise. When possible, please try to avoid wearing cotton like hoodies, denim jeans, cotton socks, etc.
Colorado Adventure Guides strives to be as environmentally conscious as possible. We strongly urge you to bring your own hydration system or Nalgene bottles and fill them before heading to the trailhead. This reduces plastic pollution and the chance of accidentally leaving litter behind. Plus, our water is fresh and delicious up here in Summit County!
Required Equipment
Recommended Clothing (no cotton)
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Where will my course take place?
Your course will take place at one of several destinations in Summit County, including Frisco, Breck, Soda Creek, and Salt Lick. Your course location will be confirmed roughly 2 weeks prior to Day 1. -
I need local accommodations. Do you have recommendations?
Looking for Summit County Lodging? Check out The Pad Silverthorne for affordable, yet high-amenity, lodging in beautiful Summit County, Colorado allows guests to prioritize experience, adventure and to focus their spending on activities and experiences in the Rocky Mountains and our community. Get 15% off your stay at The Pad Silverthorne with code CAG15! -
What COVID-19 policies do you have in place?
We are here to help you navigate these evolving times and provide answers to all of your questions where possible. We are tracking the most up-to-date info for you and as things continue to change we will continue to update questions surrounding the reopening of outdoor recreation in Colorado. Colorado Adventure Guides has detailed COVID-19 Policies & Procedures, for more information please see https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/keeping-up-with-covid/. If you would like to speak to one of our staff and hear more about how we are changing our operations in response to the pandemic, please give us a call at 970-893-8007. -
Do I need any prior experience/training to participate in this course?
This course is designed for intermediate and advanced riders wanting to improve their skills and become a stronger rider. Skills covered in this course are designed to take riders with a solid foundation to the Next Level. Terrain used in the course will be challenging. If you are new to the sport please consider building your skills foundations with our Intro to MTB course. -
Can I book a private trip?
Yes! Private trips can be requested for groups of 5 or more. If interested, please let us know and we'll get back to you with pricing and date options for your specific group.
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Are rentals available?
Yes, rental gear is available and can be rented directly through the evo Denver store for 10% off. If you are looking for a rental option outside of Denver, please reach out and we can make suggestions based on your location. -
When and how do I meet up with the group?
You will receive detailed instructions regarding when and how to meet the group from Colorado Adventure Guides roughly 2 weeks prior to your course date. -
Is there a minimum age required for this trip?
We will accept participants 15 years or older, if they are accompanied by a legal guardian. You must be 18 years or older to attend a trip on your own. -
What is the maximum number of guests on the trip?
There is a maximum of 10 guests for this course. The guest to guide ratio is 5:1, with groups of 10 being split into 2 groups. -
What if I need to cancel?
evo will refer to the Colorado Adventure Guides cancellation policy. If you need to cancel your course, 14 days advance notice of cancellation is required. This allows CAG the time to contact those who have been put on the waitlist. If you need to cancel within the two week period, and CAG is able to fill your spot, you will receive a refund less a $50 administrative fee. If your spot cannot be filled, you will be charged the full amount. Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.
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