Mountain Biking Unit

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Brake Modulation
Displays NO understanding of Brake usage - Dangerous
Uses ONE of the Brakes proficiently
Uses BOTH of the Brakes to maintain a safe speed
Uses BOTH Brakes SEPARATELY depending on the situation
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Gear Transitions
NO use of Gear options-STAYS in ONE Gear
Uses ONE of the Gears (Right Hand) only
Uses BOTH Gears (Right/Left) in a dynamic riding situation in order to maintain proper cadence.
Uses BOTH Gears IN & OUT of the Seat in a dynamic riding situation maintaining proper cadence.
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Climbing
NO attempt at hill climbing. WALKS up the hill.
Climbs up approx. 1/2 the hill; and then WALKS up the remainder of the hill.
Climbs the hill using "out of the seat" technique.
Climbs hill without coming out of the seat; utilizing the Gears instead of standing on the pedals.
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Descending
No attempt to Descend Hill; Walks down Hill.
Descends approx 1/2 the Hill and then Walks down Hill.
Descends entire Hill using the Brakes to maintain Safe rate of travel.
Descends entire Hill using both the Brakes and "Behind the Seat" technique to be safe and successful.
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Slow Speed Maneuvering
NO attempt to maintain balance through obstacles; WALKS through course.
Maintains Balance through obstacles without pedaling or braking.
Maintains Balance through obstacles while using Pedaling throughout the course.
Uses both Pedaling and Braking to Maintain Balance through obstacles.
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