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Before we focus solely on the winter season, we want to get out and have one last day of fun on dirt! Join us for our last mountain biking trip of the season on Saturday, November 10th at Thunder Mountain Bike Park in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts! With trails built by Whistler-Blackcomb based Gravity Logic, you'll be sure to find some smooth and flowy trails, as well as some classic New England rooty and rocky technical trails for those looking for more of a challenge. Terrain will be available for all abilities, including first timers, so don't be afraid to join us even if you've never experienced downhill mountain biking!
Pricing for the trip is as follows:
$75 for a full day bike and protective gear rental, lift ticket, and transportation (no lesson)
$20 for a lift ticket and transportation only (for those providing their own mountain bike- see below)
+$10 for a group lesson
Pricing above is for current undergraduates only. Because this trip is partially subsided by the Undergraduate Student Government via the student activity fee, we cannot apply the subsidy to non-undergrads. Grad students, alumni and non-SBU students are welcome on the trip but must pay the regular, discounted group rate which is an additional $50 per person.
All rentals include full face helmets as well as all protective padding (knees, shins and elbow).
For clothing, we recommend long sleeves, long pants, and cycling gloves (or a lightweight winter glove depending on the temperature).
This trip is limited to 12 participants (including only TWO spots for those owning a mountain bike!), so sign up soon to secure your spot. Your spot isn't guaranteed until payment is made online at http://mkt.com/skisbu.
As always, let us know if you have any questions. Email us at sbuskiclub@gmail.com!
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Special note for those planning on bringing your own mountain bike
Your bike *MUST* have the following:
-A minimum of 5 inches of front suspension in the front forks
-Rear suspension
-Working disc brakes
-Bikes brought on the trip that do not meet the above restrictions will not be allowed on the trails.
-Space is limited to 2 bikes on this trip
If you have your own mountain bike, you *must* also wear a full face helmet as well as elbow and knee padding (or rent them at Thunder if you don't have them).
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