2023 Mountain Bike Basics

Saturday, August 12, 2023 Past event
12:00 PM CDT
Odessa, Texas
$30.00 · 3 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of mountain biking at the 2023 Mountain Bike Basics event on Saturday, August 12th, 2023, at the stunning Odessa Mountain Bike Park in Odessa, Ector County! This engaging event is perfect for new, beginner, and intermediate riders looking to enhance their skills and knowledge of mountain biking. Participants will enjoy a one-hour educational session led by an experienced instructor, covering essential topics such as bike familiarization, handling techniques, trail etiquette, and safety tips.

Following the educational session, riders will embark on a guided tour of the park, specifically on the scenic Green Trail Loop. With three separate education hours—8 AM for adults (16 years+), 9 AM for kids (6 years+), and 11 AM for adults again—there’s something for everyone! Attendees can also take advantage of complimentary brunch, premium hydration, and even receive a free event hat! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow biking enthusiasts and improve your riding skills. Join us for a day of fun, learning, and adventure at Odessa Mountain Bike Park!

This event has taken place

Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.

Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Races

  • Adult Education Hour (1st hour)

    Includes Event Hat

    9:30 AM CDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed
  • Kid's Education Hour

    Includes Event Kid's Hat

    10:45 AM CDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed
  • Adult Education Hour (2nd Hour)

    Includes Event Hat

    12:00 PM CDT

    $30.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

INTRODUCING MOUNTAIN BIKE BASICS AT ODESSA MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK!



THIS EVENT IS AN EDUCATIONAL CENTERED OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW, BEGINNER, AND INTERMEDIATE TRAIL RIDERS. OVER THE COURSE OF ONE HOUR AN INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE DETAILED EDUCATION ON THE BASICS OF MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING (BIKE FAMILIARIZATION, BIKE HANDLING, TRAIL ETIQUETTE, SAFETY, AND MORE!) THEN PROVIDE A SHORT TOUR THROUGH THE ODESSA MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK. HELMETS REQUIRED.



PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAY A RIDE AFTER THE EVENT!



ODESSA AND MIDLAND MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://PBBATX.COM/JOIN https://pbbatx.com/join



EVENT DETAILS:



DATE: AUGUST 12, 2023



RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

8 ADULT (16YEARS+) EDUCATION HOUR

9 KID'S (6YEARS+) EDUCATION HOUR

11 ADULTS (16YEARS+) EDUCATION HOUR



LOCATION: 7155 EASTRIDGE ROAD, ODESSA, TEXAS, 79765



PARKING: LOCATED BEHIND ODESSA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION #5



ROUTE: INSTRUCTOR LEAD TOUR WILL BE COMPLETE ON THE GREEN TRAIL LOOP AT ODESSA MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK. SEE FULL ODESSA MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL MAP: HTTPS://STATIC1.SQUARESPACE.COM/STATIC/601F30306348A502C3DB8589/T/60B43454E318315896215CD1/1622422613520/OMBP+TRAIL+MAP+2021.PDF https://static1.squarespace.com/static/601f30306348a502c3db8589/t/60b43454e318315896215cd1/1622422613520/OMBP+TRAIL+MAP+2021.pdf



EVENT PERKS:

FREE EVENT HAT FOR ADULTS AND KIDS

FREE BRUNCH

PREMIUM HYDRATION

JOIN US POST EVENT AT THE PARKS LEGADO FARMERS MARKET



HYDRATION: PREMIUM HYDRATION AND WATER WILL BE PROVIDE AT MAIN PAVILION.



VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
WE CANNOT THROW THESE RACES WITHOUT YOU! VOLUNTEERING PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE PARTICIPANTS AT AID STATIONS, ON THE COURSE WITH DIRECTIONS/SUPPORT, WITH POST RACE FOOD AND DRINKS, ETC. NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] AND LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART BY VOLUNTEERING!

Location

7155 Eastridge Road, Odessa, Odessa, 79765, TX, United States

Event data

This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.