Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day scheduled for Oct. 7

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

GetAbout Columbia, in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation, is celebrating the International Mountain Bike Association’s Annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7. The free event will be held at the Jay Dix Station Bike Skills Course, 3725 S. Scott Blvd.

Pre-registration for participants ages 9 to 14 is mandatory and ends at noon on Thursday, Oct. 4. Space is limited to 20 participants. Interested participants are encouraged to call Columbia Parks and Recreation at 573.874.7460 to register or for more information.

Take a Kid Mountain Biking is an annual celebration designed to encourage communities around the world to join together to create, enhance, and preserve great mountain biking and trail experiences. Participants will be introduced to the ABC Quick Check, off-road riding skills, and rules of the trail.  The event will include a mini skills clinic, a guided trail ride, and instruction on the Jay Dix Bike Skills Course. 

Adults and children are required to have a bicycle (fat, knobby tires preferred) in good working condition, helmet and closed-toed shoes.  Cycling gloves are recommended.

 

About GetAbout Columbia (getaboutcolumbia.com):  Funding for GetAbout Columbia is provided by the Federal Highway Administration’s Non-Motorized Transportation Program.  Education and encouragement programs are administered by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department.

 

About the International Mountain Bike Association:  The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational association. Their mission is to create, enhance and preserve great mountain biking experiences.

Location: 3725 S. Scott Blvd