For riders ready to tackle their next challenge
Ready to leave the flow trail and explore singletrack?
First Tech introduces riders to technical trail features commonly found on green technical trails. Learn line choice, obstacle management, cornering on natural surfaces, and techniques for navigating roots, rocks, uneven terrain, and tighter trails.
This group is designed to bridge the gap between beginner terrain and more advanced riding, giving participants the skills and confidence needed to expand their trail options.
Best for:
Confident green trail riders
Riders interested in technical singletrack
Riders looking to progress toward blue terrain
MINIMUM ABILITY LEVEL
Participants should be confident riding green mountain bike trails at a comfortable pace and be ready to progress onto green technical singletrack. Riders should be comfortable standing on the pedals, maintaining control over varied terrain, and eager to develop their technical riding skills.
MINIMUM BIKE REQUIREMENTS
Mountain bike with disc brakes and front suspension.
A full-suspension mountain bike is strongly recommended for this program.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Required: Helmet
Recommended: Knee Pads, Elbow Pads, Chest Protection, Gloves