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| Learn from the experts! |
You will learn the basics of riding a bicycle (MtB) on easy off-road trails, including bike handling on up-slopes and down-slopes, use of gears, and braking techniques.
Experienced instructors will give a half hour presentation about Mountain-biking, biking techniques, and safety. Followed by a practice ride around the Kampong Trails and other interesting trails, ending back at the Assembly Area.
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| Practice on easy off-road trails. |
This year, the Mountain Bike Association is opening Pre-registration for 50 participants. Registration details below.
Open to participants (male and female) aged 15 - 50 years old. Participants must be able to ride a bicycle confidently on tarmac roads, in order to learn how to handle a bike off-road.
Participants can bring their own mountain-bike or rent one (at their own cost) from the shops in Ubin.
Participants must wear a bike-helmet (obtainable from the bike shop), and be properly attired in shorts, T-shirt and shoes (sports-type shoes). Only 'haversack-type' bags can be carried on the ride.
The instructor can deny participation to anyone he deems 'unfit' to participate. All participants participate at their own risk, and the instructors and The Mountain Biking Association of Singapore will not be held accountable or responsible.
Date: 14 May (Sat)
Time: 8am- 2pm
Meeting point: Mountain Bike Association Booth at the Assembly Area opposite the HSBC Volunteer Hub (map).
Website: http://www.mbasg.org/
Cost: No charge, the activity is free!
Registration now closed due to overwhelming response. Thank you for your support!
What happened ...
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| Setting up with Kampung Dogs! |
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| About 50 participants and 20 volunteers made the event possible! |
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| Getting serious tips on safe cycling. |
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| Learning more about your bicycle. |
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| Trying out before heading out for the trails! |
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| The fabulous mountain bikers of Ubin! |
MORE photos here.
Great event! We had lots of fun learning how to ride a mtb inside the trails.. Very experienced trainer by Chris, Steven and Naomi who never leave anyone behind the group and take good care of us throughout... Good job!
ReplyDeleteGreat event! We had lots of fun learning how to ride a mtb inside the trails.. Very experienced trainer by Chris, Steven and Naomi who never leave anyone behind the group and take good care of us throughout... Good job!
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