REI Timonium Clinics and Events


* Intro to Mountain Biking (Outing) 8/31/2008 9:00 AM
* Discover the Hidden Treasures of Baltimore by Bicycle (or Foot) 9/10/2008 7:00 PM
* Bike Maintenance 101 9/17/2008 7:00 PM

Intro to Mountain Biking (Outing)
8/31/2008 9:00 AM

Experience the thrill of mountain biking with our instructors as they teach you the proper techniques of shifting, braking, hill climbing and descent, body and pedal position, and navigating minor obstacles on the trail. This is designed as an educational ride, not a guided tour; we want to teach you how to get more out of your mountain biking experience. We?ll start by addressing proper bike fit, making necessary adjustments to improve comfort and performance. Next we?ll demonstrate riding techniques and teach important communication and safety skills to prepare you for the ride. We?ll teach you the trail etiquette techniques that mountain bikers can use to help keep trails open and safe for all trail users. Then it?s off for a great ride to practice all the skills you?ve learned. Novara mountain bikes provided at no additional cost for those without a bike of their own. Recommended for those 14 and older, under 18 must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult. NO RIDER IS LEFT BEHIND!

* Location:Timonium, MD
* Contact:Customer service at 410-252-5920
* Cost:$55 for Members/ $75 for Non-members
* Registration Required? Yes. Register at customer service at 410-252-5920
Discover the Hidden Treasures of Baltimore by Bicycle (or Foot)
9/10/2008 7:00 PM

Pedal (or walk) Baltimore's 3 stream valleys, the Herring Run, the Jones Falls and the Gwynns Falls and discover hundreds of acres of parkland, historic mills and trails.
The 15-mile Gwynns Falls Trail connects two thousand acres of parkland passing Carrie Murray Nature Center as well as cool urban industrial areas. The 4.25 mile Jones Falls Trail continues to be designed and constructed through the center of the city passes an 18-hole disc golf course and the Maryland Zoo. The Herring Run Trail is in initial design phases. Learn about tucked away gems, places to stop along the way and fun facts.

The clinic will be presented by Anne Draddy and Mike Strawbridge, of the Baltimore City Recreation and Park Administrators for the Jones and Gwynns Falls Trail.

* Location:Timonium, MD
* Contact:Customer service at 410-252-5920
* Cost: Free
* Registration Required? No.
Bike Maintenance 101
9/17/2008 7:00 PM

Working on your bike can be a daunting task, but fear not, REI is here to help! Join one of REI?s shop techs to learn the basics of bike maintenance such as a how to fix a flat, lube a chain, and other adjustments that will keep your bike in good running order. In addition, the clinic will provide insight on overlooked yet simple maintenance techniques that will improve your riding experience. This clinic is a great lead-in class to other advanced bike maintenance classes.

* Location:Timonium, MD
* Contact:Customer service at 410-252-5920
* Cost: Free
* Registration Required? No.

by B' Spokes

Like most people I live a hectic life and who has the time for much exercise? Thanks to xtracycle now I do. By using my bike for daily activities I can get things done and get an hour plus work out in 15 minutes extra of my time, not a bad deal and beats taking the extra time going to the gym. In case you are still having trouble being motivated; the National Center of Disease Control says that inactivity is the #2 killer in the United States just behind smoking. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition/ ) Get out there and start living life! I can carry home a full shopping cart of groceries, car pool two kids or just get lost in the great outdoors camping for a week. Well I got go, another outing this weekend.
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