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Private Lessons
Want a private mountain bike lesson that caters to your skills and interests? Look no further - the fantastic Galena Lodge instructors are certified and excited to help you improve. Group size maximum is 6.
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1 hour lesson - $75 for first person ($30 for each additional person) 
2 hour lesson - $125 for first person ($50 for each additional person) 
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Group Clinics
Small Group Learning Environments: Group size will be limited to 6:1 student to teacher ratio to ensure plenty of individual attention throughout the clinic
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Difficulty: 
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True Beginner: should be able to ride a road bike, gravel bike, cross bike, or mountain bike for an hour on flat or easy terrain while braking and shifting throughout the ride
Beginner: should be comfortable riding easy/beginner single track trails on a mountain bike for an hour at an easy pace. 
Intermediate: Should be comfortable riding beginner single track trails and intermediate trails may offer some challenges. Should be able to ride for an hour at a moderate pace. 
Intermediate Plus: Should be comfortable on intermediate single track trails and be able to ride for an hour at a moderate pace
Coaches completely focused on the participant experience. Our staff includes experienced, certified Mountain Bike Instructors. We are professional, knowledgeable, safe, and fun. We love riding bikes and sharing our knowledge with others. All of our coaches offer a wealth of local trail knowledge as well!
Experience learning in a supportive environment with structured progression. All clinics and lessons are designed to progress riders in a safe and fun way. Instructors will make sure that all participants are comfortable with basic riding techniques before venturing into more advanced and challenging riding. 
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If you are interested in gaining more confidence, having more fun on your bike, learning new skills, and building on old ones, Galena clinics or private lessons are the perfect way to get you there.

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2022 Mountain Bike Clinic Waitlist

Women's "True Beginner" Mountain Bike Clinic

$250.00

Only a few left!

Two week clinic on Friday, June 10th and 17th from 9:30am to 12pm at Galena Lodge


Has mountain bike fever caught your attention? Are you ready to venture off the paved, gravel and dirt roads to try out some singletrack? Our Women’s True Beginner Class is for you. We will start with a group bike inspection and give you an introduction to your bike. We will then move on to learning about dynamic on-bike body positions, shifting, pedaling, braking and descending, climbing techniques, and an introduction to cornering all in a supportive environment. Taught in a progressive format to ensure safety and comfort before moving on to the next skill. It also allows you to progress at your own pace.


Participants should be able to ride a road, gravel, cross or mountain bike. You should be able to ride comfortably for an hour on flat or easy terrain at a moderate pace and shift and brake throughout the ride. All participants should have a fully functioning MOUNTAIN BIKE that is a comfortable fit. Galena Lodge has fantastic mountain bikes for rent if you don’t have your own bike yet.


Age restrictions: You must be 16 or older to participate in this mountain bike clinic


Cancellation Policy:

There is a 2 week cancellation (and date change) policy for a full refund on your reservation. Anything less than 2 weeks will only be refunded if we can fill your spot.


Galena Lodge Waiver:

I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of mountain biking, that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence and I freely accept these risks. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Galena Lodge, its employees, owners and/or agents thereof from any and all liability for damage and injury to myself or any person or property resulting from negligence, installation, maintenance, the selection, adjustment, and use of the mountain bike equipment, the use of any other equipment rented to me or provided to me by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees or from the performance of any work or adjustment performed by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees on any equipment I may be using, accepting myself full responsibility for any and all such damage, injury, or death which may result.

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Co-ed Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic

$125.00

Sold out

1 day clinic on Friday, July 1st 9:30am to 12pm at Galena Lodge (with optional free day clinic/ride on July 8th 9:30am to 12pm)


Are you ready to experience the FUN of mountain biking? Are you tired of feeling intimidated or nervous on singletrack? Our Beginner Clinic is for you. We will start with a group bike inspection and give you an introduction to your bike. We will then move on to learning about dynamic on-bike body positions, shifting, pedaling, braking and descending, climbing techniques, and introduction to cornering. Taught in a progressive format to ensure safety and comfort before moving on to the next skill. It also allows you to progress at your own pace.


Participants should be comfortable riding easy (beginner) singletrack trails on a mountain bike. If you haven’t yet felt comfortable enough to ride singletrack sign up for a private lesson at Galena beforehand. Participants should be able to ride a bike comfortably for over an hour at a moderate pace on flat or easy terrain. All participants should have a fully functioning MOUNTAIN BIKE that is a comfortable fit. Galena Lodge has fantastic mountain bikes for rent if you don’t have your own bike yet.


Age restrictions: You must be 16 or older to participate in this mountain bike clinic


Cancellation Policy:

There is a 2 week cancellation (and date change) policy for a full refund on your reservation. Anything less than 2 weeks will only be refunded if we can fill your spot.


Galena Lodge Waiver:

I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of mountain biking, that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence and I freely accept these risks. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Galena Lodge, its employees, owners and/or agents thereof from any and all liability for damage and injury to myself or any person or property resulting from negligence, installation, maintenance, the selection, adjustment, and use of the mountain bike equipment, the use of any other equipment rented to me or provided to me by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees or from the performance of any work or adjustment performed by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees on any equipment I may be using, accepting myself full responsibility for any and all such damage, injury, or death which may result.

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Women's Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic

$125.00

Sold out

1 Day Clinic on June 15th from 9:30am to 12pm (with optional free add on day on June 22 9:30-12pm)


Are you ready to experience the FUN of mountain biking? Are you tired of feeling intimidated or nervous on singletrack? Our Women’s Beginner Clinic is for you. We will start with a group bike inspection and give you an introduction to your bike. We will then move on to learning about dynamic on-bike body positions, shifting, pedaling, braking and descending, climbing techniques, and introduction to cornering. Taught in a progressive format to ensure safety and comfort before moving on to the next skill. It also allows you to progress at your own pace.


Participants should be comfortable riding easy (beginner) singletrack trails on a mountain bike. If you haven’t yet felt comfortable enough to ride single track, check out our True Beginner Class. Participants should be able to ride a bike comfortably for over an hour at a moderate pace on flat or easy terrain. All participants should have a fully functioning MOUNTAIN BIKE that is a comfortable fit. Galena Lodge has fantastic mountain bikes for rent if you don’t have your own bike yet.


Age restrictions: You must be 16 or older to participate in this mountain bike clinic


Cancellation Policy:

There is a 2 week cancellation (and date change) policy for a full refund on your reservation. Anything less than 2 weeks will only be refunded if we can fill your spot.


Galena Lodge Waiver:

I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of mountain biking, that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence and I freely accept these risks. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Galena Lodge, its employees, owners and/or agents thereof from any and all liability for damage and injury to myself or any person or property resulting from negligence, installation, maintenance, the selection, adjustment, and use of the mountain bike equipment, the use of any other equipment rented to me or provided to me by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees or from the performance of any work or adjustment performed by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees on any equipment I may be using, accepting myself full responsibility for any and all such damage, injury, or death which may result.

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Women's Intermediate Mountain Bike Clinic

$125.00

Sold out

1 day clinic on Wednesday, June 15th 4-6:30pm (with an optional free day on June 22nd 4-6:30pm) at Galena Lodge


Are you itching to get more out of your mountain bike rides? Are you tired of looking at those obstacles and wishing you could ride over them with comfort? Are you struggling to have as much fun and feel as confident on your bike as you could? Then our Women’s Intermediate Class is for you. We will start with a quick group bike inspection and give you an introduction to your bike. We will then move on to learning or revisiting dynamic on-bike body positions. After we cruise through a quick reminder of the basics we will move into more efficient shifting and pedaling, braking and descending, climbing techniques, front and rear wheel lifts, intro to wheelies and bunny hops, fast cornering and small rollers and drops. Though this class will cover a lot of topics each one is designed to build on the next skill set. 


Participants should be very comfortable on beginner single track trails and intermediate trails may offer some challenges. You should be able to ride comfortably for over an hour at a moderate pace. All participants should have a fully functioning MOUNTAIN BIKE that is a comfortable fit. Galena Lodge has fantastic mountain bikes for rent if you don’t have your own bike yet.


Age restrictions: You must be 16 or older to participate in this mountain bike clinic


Cancellation Policy:

There is a 2 week cancellation (and date change) policy for a full refund on your reservation. Anything less than 2 weeks will only be refunded if we can fill your spot.


Galena Lodge Waiver:

I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of mountain biking, that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence and I freely accept these risks. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Galena Lodge, its employees, owners and/or agents thereof from any and all liability for damage and injury to myself or any person or property resulting from negligence, installation, maintenance, the selection, adjustment, and use of the mountain bike equipment, the use of any other equipment rented to me or provided to me by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees or from the performance of any work or adjustment performed by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees on any equipment I may be using, accepting myself full responsibility for any and all such damage, injury, or death which may result.

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Co-ed Intermediate Mountain Bike Clinic- (June)

$125.00

Only a few left!

1 day clinic on Tuesday, June 14th, 4-6:30 pm (with optional free day on June 21st 4-6:30pm) at Galena Lodge


Are you itching to get more out of your mountain bike rides? Are you tired of looking at those obstacles and wishing you could ride over them with comfort? Are you struggling to have as much fun and feel as confident on your bike as you could? Then our Co-ed Intermediate Class is for you. We will start with a quick group bike inspection and give you an introduction to your bike. We will then move on to learning or revisiting dynamic on-bike body positions. After we cruise through a quick reminder of the basics we will move into more efficient shifting and pedaling, braking and descending, climbing techniques, front and rear wheel lifts, intro to wheelies and bunny hops, fast cornering and small rollers and drops. Though this class will cover a lot of topics each one is designed to build on the next skill set. 


Participants should be comfortable on beginner singletrack trails and intermediate trails may offer some challenges. You should be able to ride comfortably for over an hour at a moderate pace. All participants should have a fully functioning MOUNTAIN BIKE that is a comfortable fit. Galena Lodge has fantastic mountain bikes for rent if you don’t have your own bike yet.


Age restrictions: You must be 16 or older to participate in this mountain bike clinic


Cancellation Policy:

There is a 2 week cancellation (and date change) policy for a full refund on your reservation. Anything less than 2 weeks will only be refunded if we can fill your spot.


Galena Lodge Waiver:

I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of mountain biking, that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence and I freely accept these risks. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Galena Lodge, its employees, owners and/or agents thereof from any and all liability for damage and injury to myself or any person or property resulting from negligence, installation, maintenance, the selection, adjustment, and use of the mountain bike equipment, the use of any other equipment rented to me or provided to me by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees or from the performance of any work or adjustment performed by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees on any equipment I may be using, accepting myself full responsibility for any and all such damage, injury, or death which may result.

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1 Day "Refresher" Co-ed Intermediate Mountain Bike Clinic

$125.00

1 day skills co-ed refresher clinic on Monday, June 13th 9:30 -12:30 at Galena Lodge


Designed for students who have already taken one of our Intermediate bike clinics in the past. This clinic will get you refreshed on everything you forgot over the winter. Time to dust off the cobwebs and get back on your bike! Starting with body position and bike handling skills, this clinic will move quickly into trail riding, taking all the skills you have learned in the past and putting them into play (think corners, uphills, downhills, and technical features). This clinic will be taught in a progressive format to ensure safety and comfort before moving on to the next skill. It also allows you to progress at your own pace.


Participants MUST have attended one of Galena's Intermediate mountain bike clinics and should be comfortable riding intermediate singletrack trails. Participants should be able to ride a bike comfortably for over an hour at a moderate pace on mixed terrain, yes that means both up and down hills. All participants should have a fully functioning MOUNTAIN BIKE that is a comfortable fit. Galena Lodge has fantastic mountain bikes for rent if you don’t have your own bike yet.


Age restrictions: You must be 16 or older to participate in this mountain bike clinic


Cancellation Policy:

There is a 2 week cancellation (and date change) policy for a full refund on your reservation. Anything less than 2 weeks will only be refunded if we can fill your spot.


Galena Lodge Waiver:

I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of mountain biking, that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence and I freely accept these risks. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Galena Lodge, its employees, owners and/or agents thereof from any and all liability for damage and injury to myself or any person or property resulting from negligence, installation, maintenance, the selection, adjustment, and use of the mountain bike equipment, the use of any other equipment rented to me or provided to me by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees or from the performance of any work or adjustment performed by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees on any equipment I may be using, accepting myself full responsibility for any and all such damage, injury, or death which may result.

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Co-ed Beginner PLUS Mountain Bike Clinic

$125.00

Only a few left!

1 Day Clinic on June 15th from 4-6:30pm (with optional free add on day on June 22 4-6:30pm) at Galena Lodge


Have you taken our beginner class in the past? Are you maybe not a beginner but maybe not an intermediate rider? Are you feeling ready to push yourself a little more but are feeling a little gun shy to move up to the "intermediate" clinic? Well, this clinic is for you. Let's get rolling in the right direction this summer with our Beginner Plus Clinic. We will start with a group bike inspection before we move on to refreshing our memories about dynamic on-bike body positions, shifting, pedaling, braking and descending, climbing techniques, and introduction to cornering. Taught in a progressive format to ensure safety and comfort before moving on to the next skill. It also allows you to progress at your own pace.


Participants should be comfortable riding beginner to intermediate singletrack trails, with both up and downhills, on a mountain bike. Participants should be able to ride a bike comfortably for over an hour at a moderate pace on variable terrain. All participants should have a fully functioning MOUNTAIN BIKE that is a comfortable fit. Galena Lodge has fantastic mountain bikes for rent if you don’t have your own bike yet.


Age restrictions: You must be 16 or older to participate in this mountain bike clinic


Cancellation Policy:

There is a 2 week cancellation (and date change) policy for a full refund on your reservation. Anything less than 2 weeks will only be refunded if we can fill your spot.


Galena Lodge Waiver:

I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of mountain biking, that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence and I freely accept these risks. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Galena Lodge, its employees, owners and/or agents thereof from any and all liability for damage and injury to myself or any person or property resulting from negligence, installation, maintenance, the selection, adjustment, and use of the mountain bike equipment, the use of any other equipment rented to me or provided to me by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees or from the performance of any work or adjustment performed by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees on any equipment I may be using, accepting myself full responsibility for any and all such damage, injury, or death which may result.

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Co-ed Intermediate Mountain Bike Clinic- (July)

$125.00

Sold out

1 day clinic on Tuesday, July 5, 9:30 am-12 pm (with optional free day on July 12th 9:30 am-12 pm) at Galena Lodge


Are you itching to get more out of your mountain bike rides? Are you tired of looking at those obstacles and wishing you could ride over them with comfort? Are you struggling to have as much fun and feel as confident on your bike as you could? Then our Co-ed Intermediate Class is for you. We will start with a quick group bike inspection and give you an introduction to your bike. We will then move on to learning or revisiting dynamic on-bike body positions. After we cruise through a quick reminder of the basics we will move into more efficient shifting and pedaling, braking and descending, climbing techniques, front and rear wheel lifts, intro to wheelies and bunny hops, fast cornering and small rollers and drops. Though this class will cover a lot of topics each one is designed to build on the next skill set. 


Participants should be comfortable on beginner singletrack trails and intermediate trails may offer some challenges. You should be able to ride comfortably for over an hour at a moderate pace. All participants should have a fully functioning MOUNTAIN BIKE that is a comfortable fit. Galena Lodge has fantastic mountain bikes for rent if you don’t have your own bike yet.


Age restrictions: You must be 16 or older to participate in this mountain bike clinic


Cancellation Policy:

There is a 2 week cancellation (and date change) policy for a full refund on your reservation. Anything less than 2 weeks will only be refunded if we can fill your spot.


Galena Lodge Waiver:

I accept and clearly understand that there are inherent and other risks involved in the sport of mountain biking, that injuries are a common and ordinary occurrence and I freely accept these risks. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify Galena Lodge, its employees, owners and/or agents thereof from any and all liability for damage and injury to myself or any person or property resulting from negligence, installation, maintenance, the selection, adjustment, and use of the mountain bike equipment, the use of any other equipment rented to me or provided to me by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees or from the performance of any work or adjustment performed by Galena Lodge and/or any of their employees on any equipment I may be using, accepting myself full responsibility for any and all such damage, injury, or death which may result.

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