Introductory Skills Courses
Introductory courses are structured to cover all mountain bike skills you are likely to need when mountain biking. The following modules are covered during the course.- Correct bike set up and rider positioning
- Going uphill
- Going downhill
- Cornering
- Drops offs
- Lifting the front wheel
- Emergency trail repairs (including punctures and broken chains)
- The use of clipless pedals (with an opportunity to try them out)
- Bike safety checks
Cost: £60 per person (includes all instruction, permit to ride and goody bag)
Courses are running at both Harlestone Firs, Northamptonshire, Woburn Trails, Milton Keynes and from July 08 also at Thetford Forest Park, Suffolk on the following dates;
19th July (Harlestone Firs) - 4 places left
26th July (Harlestone Firs) Women Only Course - 2 places left
27th July (Woburn Trails) - 1 place left
2nd August (Thetford Forest) - 4 places left
16th August (Woburn Trails)
30th August (Woburn Trails) Women Only Course< - 5 places left
6th September (Thetford Forest)
7th September (Woburn Trails)
27th September (Woburn Trails) Women Only Course
18th October 2008 (Harlestone Firs)
25th October (Harlestone Firs) Women Only Course
15th November 2008 (Woburn Trails)
29th November (Woburn Trails) Women Only Course
Women's Specific Introductory Skills Courses are available for females that want to have the days instruction without the guys around. These run on the last Saturday of each month and are delivered by female instructors.
"just wanted to say "thank you" again for the tuition you gave on Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and feel like I learned a lot. I'm actually excited about going out on my bike now, rather than dreading it." Julie (June 07)
"I was nervous when I started the day but Helen was great and I can now get around corners much better and can do THAT descent" Joe (May 07)
If you have any queries on the course or whether it is suitable for you please contact us
Introductory Skills Course Gallery
