Lessons
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Learn to Ride Bike Park Package
Never ridden in the bike park before, or maybe just hoping to gain a little confidence riding downhill? This half-day, group-based lesson is perfect for you! In our Learn to Ride Bike Park Package, our Certified Instructors will teach you everything you need to know, from basic bike setup, braking, and using your bike's controls to stability and balance. Groups will start on gentle, flat terrain, then head up the Creekside Lift (4) to explore the Low Side trails for the rest of their time.
Price: $99
What’s Included:
- 3 Hour Low-Side Ticket
- 2 Hours of Instruction
- 1 Hour of Free Riding
- Standard Mountain Bike Rental
- Bike Insurance
- Full Face Helmet
- Elbow Pads
- Knee Pads
Available Times: 10 AM & 1 PM
Online reservations must be reserved 24 hours in advance. For same day reservations, please visit the bike shop at 4091 Massanutten Drive or call 540.289.4957 to check availability.
Example Lesson Format:
- 10 - 10:15 AM | Welcome & Instructor Introduction
- 10:15 - 10:30 AM | Safety Orientation, Bike & Equipment Check
- 10:30 - 11 AM | Learn Fundamental Skills on Gentle Terrain
- 11 - 11:45 AM | Guided Ride on Low Side Trails
- 11:45 - 12 PM | Debrief with Instructor
- 12 PM – 1 PM | Free Ride on Low Side Trails
2 Hour Private Lessons
Comfortable on a bike and hoping to take your skills to the next level? Want to learn more advanced techniques and maneuvers? Simply prefer to learn in a 1-on-1 setting as opposed to a group lesson, or just want someone to guide you around the mountain? A 2 Hour Private Lesson offers you, as the learner, the perfect amount of time with one of our Certified Instructors to achieve whatever goals you may have.
Price: $110 - First Person | $40 - Additional Person (Up to 2)
Additional Hour: $40 - First Person | $40 - Additional Person (Up to 2)
Private lesson cost DOES NOT include Bike Rental or Trail Use Ticket. Please call the Bike Shop @ 540.289.4957 for reservations and to check availability. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early.
All participants at Massanutten's Bike Park must have Agreement/Waiver(s) signed in-person at the Bike Shop. Participants who are under 18 years old must have Agreement/Waiver(s) signed by a parent or guardian in person at the Bike Shop.