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OPC ADVENTURE TRIP: BUCK CREEK MNT. BIKING APRIL 20TH

Don’t miss out on joining us for one of west Texas’ best single track mountain biking venues! We’re headed to Abilene, TX to ride the local Buck Creek Mountain Biking Trails. With a 13 mile loop of single track, this will be a fantastic opportunity for experienced beginners to be challenged and advance their skills. For competent riders, this trip will give you an opportunity to test your skills, improve technique and try out a new place!

Registration Specifics

Trip Dates: April 20

Early Signup Deadline:  April 10

Early Trip Cost: $35.00

Late Signup Deadline: April 17

Late Trip Cost: $45.00

Pre-trip Meeting:    April 18 @ 6 PM

Trip Specifics

Location: Buck Creek Mountain Biking Trails, Abilene, TX

Activity:  mountain biking

Learning Goals: Increase riding confidence, mountain bike fit, shifting and other key riding techniques, getting to know other adventurers, and learning about the cycling opportunities in West Texas

Prior Experience:  Must have prior mountain biking experience

Physical/Mental Challenge:  Moderate to difficult. The Buck Creek Mountain Bike trails offer you a variety of challenges including fast descents, steep climbs, technical hazards, drops, jumps and much more.

Included with trip registration:

  • Cycling instruction on technique and simple maintenance
  • Transportation
  • Lunch and snacks on Saturday 

What You Will Need:

  • Mountain bike suitable for terrain (limited number available for rent)
  • Helmet (limited number available for rent)
  • Eye Protection
  • Riding Gloves
  • All regular items from the OPC trip pack list
  • Money for snacks/meals during travel

For more information, please stop by the OPC or call (806) 742-2949 or email OPC@ttu.edu

Posted:
3/7/2013

Originator:
Evan Montgomery

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