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Mountain biking in winter park or breck
Posted on 7/9/14 at 6:52 am
Posted on 7/9/14 at 6:52 am
Has anyone been? Have any suggestions like what to wear, take a lesson, or any insightful info?
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Posted on 7/9/14 at 6:57 am to b-rab2
We were in Breck last summer. We did not mountain bike but many did. You could get a pass (like a ski lift) to ride the lifts to take your bike up the slopes and then ride down...
Posted on 7/9/14 at 7:27 am to wickowick
Sounds awesome
Posted on 7/9/14 at 7:36 am to b-rab2
I've done it at Winter Park. I just wore my normal workout clothes. I didn't take a lesson just took it easy the first time down then progressively went faster as I got more confident in my riding. Be sure to get the insurance on the bike if you rent one b/c they cost a lot to fix. I would also recommend getting a chest protector if you get confident enough to take on some of the jumps. Use the back break more than the front so you don't flip over the bars
Posted on 7/9/14 at 8:07 am to TVTiger
How much was it to rent everything??
Posted on 7/9/14 at 8:22 am to b-rab2
I went a couple years back during the mud season when everything is a lot cheaper. I think everything together (bike, insurance, pads, and lift ticket) was around $80 for the day
Posted on 7/9/14 at 2:54 pm to TVTiger
That's not bad
Posted on 7/9/14 at 3:04 pm to b-rab2
I often bike Breck. Coming from sea level, you'll definitely want to take the gondola up and ride down the fire roads and trails. You'll die if you have to do much uphill pedaling.
That being said, you absolutely need a helmet at bare minimum. You'll be fine in mesh shorts and a t-shirt. Bring sunglasses, even if it is cloudy. You are bound to get bugs, dust, rocks flying in your face.
Take it slow the first time or two down, get a feel for the bike and the brakes, then let loose.
That being said, you absolutely need a helmet at bare minimum. You'll be fine in mesh shorts and a t-shirt. Bring sunglasses, even if it is cloudy. You are bound to get bugs, dust, rocks flying in your face.
Take it slow the first time or two down, get a feel for the bike and the brakes, then let loose.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 3:14 pm to b-rab2
Both have good areas and trails. Depends on what you want to do. Lift to the top and bomb to the bottom, or, nice single-track with priceless views?
Not sure what kind of "lesson" you want, but, you can pretty much rent all of your gear at any of the areas.
Not sure what kind of "lesson" you want, but, you can pretty much rent all of your gear at any of the areas.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 4:18 pm to b-rab2
FWIW I'm going to Mammoth next week. This is their pricing for a Tuesday.
$44 for a one day unlimited access ticket
$100 to rent a nice full suspension bike for one day
$44 for a one day unlimited access ticket
$100 to rent a nice full suspension bike for one day
Posted on 7/9/14 at 4:35 pm to wheelr
That's doable. It's costing me less to fly than to rent. DFW TO DEN $128 round trip.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 4:41 pm to b-rab2
We went to Brek last summer around this time of year. Place was great, lots of people without being overcrowding.
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