Camp Overview
Mt Tam Bikes Camp meets Mon-Fri 9am-4pm at:
$495 Per Session ($40 discount for registering before April 30th)price includes professional bike check-over, camp shirt, snacks, drinks and transportation.
.On day 1 we start by getting to know each other on our way to the trails. After an overview of camp rules, trail etiquette, and safety, we practice proper braking, shifting, and body position drills. Finally we ride some trails and access each campers’s skill level. This enables us to tailor each session to the group for a fun week.
A typical day at camp:
9:00a.m.: We meet at the bike shop. Load up the van. Drive to the trailhead.
9:30 a.m.: Unload bikes, Pre ride bike safety check. Discuss safety, trail conditions and etiquette.
10:00 a.m.: Stretch, Bike Drills (Practice proper braking, shifting and body position).
10:20a.m.: Start our ride
11:a.m.: Have snack. Discuss the ride and local ecology of the area.
12:30 p.m.: Stop for lunch. Check-in. Play group games.
1:45 p.m.: Continue our ride.
3:00 p.m.: Load up the van. Drive back to the shop.
3:30 p.m.: Snack, Basic Bike Mechanics Lesson (everyone learns how to change a flat tire and maintain their bike)
4:00 p.m.: Pick-up.