Mountain Bike Season

News Release

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Be Prepared to Enjoy our Trails this Summer with
A Spring Tune Up for you and your Mountain Bike

When: June 11th, 2006
What:
Bike Maintenance Course (10 am – noon)
Bike Skills Course – on the trails (1 pm – 3 pm)

Fee: Just $15 for one session, $25 for both.

Offered by: PARC, the South River Association for the promotion of arts, recreation and culture and Northern Edge Algonquin.
Location: Northern Edge Algonquin Nature Retreat, at the South River canoeing entrance to Algonquin Park, on Round Lake.
Registration: Northern Edge Algonquin: Reach Wendy at 386-1595
or stop in the office at 100 Ottawa Ave, South River, ON

For road and mountain bikers.

Spring Bike Maintenance Course - Is your old bike clunking along, making noises befitting a '62 Volvo? Or is your brand-new bike just not riding the same way it did when you first bought it? Then learn how to maintain your trusty steed yourself with this half-day bike maintenance course led by Mike Brcic, bike mechanic and founder of Fernie Fat-Tire Adventures, one of Western Canada's most successful bike touring companies. You'll learn how to do basic maintenance of your bike, perform simple tasks such as changing tires, adjusting brakes, adjusting your gears, setting proper seat height and handlebar length, plus lots of other tips to enhance your bicycling experience.

For beginner mountain bikers.

Learn-to-Ride Mountain Biking course - Interested in exploring the fun and exciting world of mountain biking? In this half-day course on the Forgotten Trails, we'll explore basic bike-handling skills and techniques to enjoy the trails safely and enjoyable. Learn proper braking technique, body positioning, gear selection, and lots of other tips to get you started with one of the fastest-growing sports in the world! Led by Mike Brcic, certified mountain bike coach and mountain bike guide with over 11 years experience guiding in British Columbia.

Contact: Kara Mitchell (PARC) 386-1595 / Todd Lucier (Northern Edge Algonquin) 386-1595

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