CORBA Intro to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic

The CORBA Intro to Mountain Biking Clinic is a free skill-building event hosted by the CORBA. It is designed to teach new riders the fundamentals of bike handling and improve their riding ability. This fun learning clinic is aimed at new riders, but often experienced riders who’ve never had instruction can benefit. It’s free to attend, held rain or shine (within reason). Bring your own mountain bike in good working order, helmet, and safety gear such as gloves and pads. E-bikes are welcome, but we’ll ask the motor to be turned off for several skills exercises. 

Presented by the Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association (http://corbamtb.com/), the CORBA Intro to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic is held the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in Malibu Creek State Park

(http://www.venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/MalibuCreek/AreaTrails.htm). PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:45 TO SIGN IN AND HAVE YOUR BIKE SAFETY-CHECKED.

The class is free of charge to all participants, please RSVP via MeetUp if possible. The class covers several skills including proper seated rider position, controlled braking and slow speed technical maneuvering, pedaling cadence/gear use, and proper riding position and technique for climbing, cornering, and descending. Also discussed are tips on backcountry preparedness, shared use etiquette, and simple maintenance tips. Class 1 Electric bikes are allowed, but we’ll ask you to turn off the motor for the skills exercises. Non-electric bikes are preferred for learning the fundamentals.

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For more information and to see photos of previous clinics, visit http://corbamtb.com/programs/skills.shtml

Directions to Malibu Creek State Park

From the San Fernando or Conejo Valleys, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right.

From Santa Monica, take Pacific Coast Highway north to Malibu Canyon Road and turn Right. Go 6 miles to the park entrance on your left.

Once in the park, Look for the large parking lot on the left. This is where the group meets. There is usually a sign or the instructors in a CORBA shirt. If this lot is full or closed continue to the next one.

Note: A cash fee is required to enter the park with a vehicle.