3rd Annual Brian Hahl Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

The Valley Mountain Bikers (VMB) will host young riders, ages 7 to 16, and their parents for a youth mountain biking event on Sunday, Oct. 2. No experience necessary.

The ride is part of a nationwide celebration known as Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, supported by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA).

The VMB welcomes all local riders who want to have a fun day on their bikes. Parents do not need to participate, but are welcome to if they like. Members from the VMB will be on hand to lead the rides and teach riders some mountain biking skills. There will be a skills area and games with prizes. Bike mechanics will be available for bike check ups, repairs, and maintenance (fix flat tires, repair/replace chains, etc.). The Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT) in Bethlehem will be on hand for bicycle safety checks, helmet fitting and bicycle etiquette.

• No experience necessary. Riders of all ability levels welcome! 
• Please try to register in advance by contacting Doug Pinkerton, event coordinator via email at wademan@rcn.com.

• Be sure to bring bicycles in good working order that have been recently ridden or serviced and are suitable for riding single track trails (with rocks and roots) and fire roads. Helmets required, other safety gear as you see fit (knee/shin guards, elbow pads, etc.) Please bring drinking water/water bottles. 
• Meeting place is the parking lot by the tennis courts at Jordan Creek Parkway – look for the tent with the VMB banner. Contact Doug for directions if needed. 
• Start time is 1pm. Actual ride will be about 1 - 1 ½ hours long and will take place after bicycle checks, skills. There will be snacks and food provided. 
• Parents are encouraged to ride too! (Contact us about borrowing a bike, if you need one. Parents are strongly encouraged to wear helmets too.)