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Back to Basics Riding Skills Day

A one day mountain bike training course aimed at competent cyclists who wish to refresh their riding skills or acquire the skills to be able to venture off-road. The course would also be suitable for those already mountain biking wishing to refresh their riding skills. This carefully structured program will introduce the basics of riding off-road and help you develop and improve your technique, skills and gain confidence.

Course content:

  • Bike and equipment choice

  • Bike set-up

  • Gear selection

  • Body position / weight distribution / balance

  • Efficient Braking

  • Descending

  • Climbing

  • Basic Line Choice

Typical Course:

Friday:

Optional Friday Mountain Bike Maintenance course

Saturday /am:

Bike set up and safety checks. Developing core skills - gear selection, body position, braking.

Saturday / pm:

 

Local trails developing techniques Descending - Climbing

 

These skills will prepare you for the step up to the following courses:
Steep and Rocky
Speed & Flow
Jumps and Drops 1

To enable you to get the most from your Mountain Bike Riding Skills Course we limit course size to a maximum of 6 participants.

Why not beat the Friday afternoon rush and sign up to our

Friday Maintenance course 

  • You get to learn how to service your bike 

  • Save a fortune in future maintenance bills

  • Beat the friday traffic by coming up Thursday

  • Win Win Win!