Don’t miss out on joining us for a new mountain biking venue! We’re headed to Abilene, TX to ride the local Buck Creek Mountain Biking Trails. With nearly twenty miles of single track, this will be a fantastic opportunity for beginners to try mountain biking for the first time, and for experienced riders to try out a new place! We’ll ride for most of the day, and be back in time for dinner.
Trip Dates: April 14
Early Registration Deadline: April 4
Early Registration Cost: $45
Late Registration Deadline: April 11
Late Registration Cost: $50
Pre Trip Meeting: April 12, 6:00PM @ OPC
Trip Cost: $35 (bikes available to rent for an additional $8.00)
Trip Specifics
Location:
Buck Creek Trails, Abilene, TX
Activity:
Cross Country Mountain Biking
Learning Goals:
Proper Mountain bike fit, gear shifting, rider awareness, riding techniques, PD trail system, a little canyon history, and some aspects of Leave No Trace environmental ethics
Prior Experience:
No experience required.
Physical/Mental Challenge:
Moderate to strenuous. Mountain biking requires your full attention and willingness to work hard. Uphills can be very strenuous and downhills can be really fast.
Included with trip registration:
- transportation
- park entrance fees
- snacks/lunch
What you will need:
- your own bike and helmet (although both can be rented for $8.00 together)
- comfortable clothing
- water bottles/bladder
- small backpack
