New mountain bikers who take the county’s free bicycle skills course will now receive a newly created mountain bike guide.

The guide was written by Martha Lemen, who is a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor and IMIC/IMBA certified MTB Instructor. Lemen teaches the county’s mountain bike skills course.

Matt Zoll, the county’s bicycle and pedestrian program manager, said that officials from the International Mountain Bicycling Association consulted with them on the guide and liked it so much they may adapt it for their own use across the country.

The guide is designed to help new riders feel comfortable getting started.

Check out a sample of the guide here.

The next mountain bike course is on Saturday, Sept 14 from 7 – 10 a.m.

Download the class schedule here.