Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is an excellent way of staying fit and having adventures. The courses we offer are designed to give you as a mountain biker all round skills, to ride steadily uphill, tackle a rocky descent, or provide the skills to ride over Britain’s bigger mountains. We encourage the use of your own bike and equipment if it is suitable, though hiring of bikes can be arranged if we have enough notice. Some ideas are suggested below, remember if you can’t see what you want contact us to discuss your idea. All sessions are for a maximum of 8 people.
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Guided TripsClassic riding around the U.K. either trails you choose, or we can select a programme for you. Introduction to Mountain BikingIf you’ve not ridden a bike since your school days and would like to know how to ride a Mountain Bike off road, we can arrange sessions to take you from the basics through to riding intermediate single track. We aim to give you the knowledge and skills to ride your bike over a variety of terrain, and use the components of modern mountain bikes proficiently. Navigation for Mountain BikersFollowing signs around the woods is one thing, but navigating across a misty featureless col, and descending into the right valley is vital to your safety. This course has been developed with the specific needs of mountain bike navigation in mind. We will look at map and compass skills to suit your riding needs, this course is about the navigation skills you need for you future adventures. This course includes a short indoor learning session with plenty of outdoor practice to improve your navigation skills. Mountain Bike Hill SkillsIf you’ve got a bit of experience under your tyres, and you’re looking to extend your goals, this course will give you practical experience for more adventurous riding. Riding with our mates is what it’s all about, however are you prepared with the right approach and equipment? The content will cover navigation, trackside maintenance, informal leadership, route planning, weather considerations, emergency situations, and kit selection. There will be a combination of indoor and outdoor learning. Although suitable for individuals, this course is ideal for groups of friends who want to venture further a field with more confidence. |
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