
Our Intro to Mountain Biking Course is designed to build strong fundamentals from the ground up.
Over the course of one day, you’ll focus on core skills like bike and body positioning, braking, shifting, steering, climbing, and descending — the techniques that make riding smoother, safer, and more efficient.
Whether you’re brand new to mountain biking or looking to refine and formalize your skills, this course provides a solid foundation to progress with confidence.

Mountain biking is one of our favorite summer activities and we are not alone! While most of us have ridden on bikes since we were kids, bringing your bike into the mountain bike scene can open up a whole new world. In doing so, you want to make sure that you have the foundational skills to get you out there.
This is where our Intro to Mountain Biking course comes in. This 1-day course will be a hybrid of skills sessions and on-trail application to help you develop a solid foundation of skills to take with you on the rest of your mountain biking journey. Whether you just got a bike or are an experienced rider, this course should be your first step to developing or formalizing your biking skills.
Lead by our head mountain bike instructor, Sam Streletsky, our women’s specific courses are a great way to get out with likeminded people and have fun! Sam is a BICP Level 2 certified coach and loves to share her knowledge with others!
There are many places to mountain bike and there are different options for how you seek to get your instruction. Here at Colorado Adventure Guides, we pride ourselves on offering the best mountain bike education and guiding that you can get. We have amazing trails with a vast array of options for varying skill levels and abilities. To top that off, all of our mountain bike instructors are certified through the BICP, are intimate with the trails that we will be taking you on, and are passionate about delivering you the best experience possible!
Don’t have a bike? Don’t stress, we partner with a wide variety of rental shops in the county and can help you setup the best rental for you based on your location. For all of our mountain biking courses and guided rides we do require that you are on a bike with at least front suspension, front and rear brakes, and ideally a seat dropper post. Contact us for any questions!
Full Day (8 Hours)
5 Students : 1 Instructor
Summit County, CO and surrounding locations.
Silverthorne Basecamp:
204 Ryan Gulch Rd
Silverthorne, CO 80498
Mountain Bike
Close-toed Shoes
Helmet
Gloves (recommended)
Small pack for snacks
Synthetic Shorts or Pants
Synthetic Shirt
Sunglasses
Gloves (recommended)
Close-toed shoes
Light Rain Jacket
Bikes can be rented through us here at CAG. We will setup your rental for you at a partnering rental shop based on your location and where you will be riding at.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 14 days before your course or camp to receive a refund, minus a 10% admin fee.
Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable unless we can fill your spot. If we can, you’ll receive a refund minus the 10% fee.
Rescheduling Policy
You can reschedule at least 14 days before your course or camp for a 10% admin fee.
Within 14 days, rescheduling is only possible if we can fill your spot. If we can, a 10% fee applies. If not, rescheduling is not available.
Students must be on a mountain bike with at least front suspension, front and rear brakes, flat pedals, and a seat dropper post is also strongly recommended.
No prior mountain biking experience is necessary for this course although you must be able to ride a bike on the road.
Because we show the total price upfront.
Many outfitters advertise a base rate and add booking fees, processing fees, or other charges at checkout. We don’t.
What you see is the total you’ll pay- clear, transparent, and all-in from the start.
Colorado Adventure Guides is priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our instructors are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations in the backcountry; they plan and operate accordingly. This can be a physically demanding course, and your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, thus it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.
For those who would like to select all the members of their party, you may book a private group course. If you are interested, please let us know!
Your instructor will contact you at least 48 hours prior to the course to discuss meeting time and location. Location varies based on course, number of students, weather, and trail conditions.
Your instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated and if you had a safe, educational, and fun experience. Gratuities typically range from 15-20%.
Our courses tend to book up months in advance. It is strongly recommended that you reserve your spot soon than later!