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What's Included
- A mountain bike coaching session
- Coaching is provided by a level 2 MBCUK qualified MTB coach and guide
- Choose from a selection of sessions listed below
Coaching Skills Session
- Choose from Core Skills, Airtime or Progression depending on your experience
- Sessions last 2 hours
- You may form part of a group of up to 6 people
- Core Skills:
- Ideal for beginners to cover the fundamental skills you'll need
- Bike set up and safety checks
- Body position
- Bike movement
- Correct use of gears
- Braking techniques
- How to safely navigate MTB trails
- Front and rear wheel lift
- Air Time:
- Ideal for beginner and intermediate riders who want to learn/develop jump and tackle drop techniques
- Body position
- Speed management
- Pre-loading / compression control
- Timing
- Mindset techniques
- Progression:
- Ideal for intermediate riders or those who have completed the Core Skills course
- Body position
- Breaking techniques
- Line choice
- Pumping
- Manual and bunny hops
- Technical terrain (rocks and roots)
- Trail features (jumps, drops and corners)
Half Day Session
- A 1-2-1 private and tailored coaching session
- Cover anything from basic bike skills to advanced techniques
- Written feedback and video analysis provided at the end of your session
- Sessions last 3 hours
What Can I Expect
Mountain bike coaching in Yorkshire! Group skills sessions and private tuition from a qualified mountain bike guide in a selection of locations around West Yorkshire and the Peak District.
Your host for these courses is Alex. He is passionate about mountain biking and loves sharing his enthusiasm with all levels of rider, from absolute beginner to those with biking experience. He's great at teaching riding skills and knows some superb mountain biking spots in and around Yorkshire and the Peaks.
The two-hour Skills Sessions are run as small group workshops. If you're new to mountain biking, the Core Skills one is for you. Covering everything from setting the height of the saddle correctly, to using your gears and brakes properly and taking your first steps into the world of riding trails.
The Progression session takes what you learn in the Core Skills to the next level, as you are shown how to really start riding your bike to get the most out of it and thoroughly enjoy your riding on varied and challenging terrain. You might even nail those stylish bunny hops!
The Air Time workshop shows you how to ride drops and step down jumps. It's all about taking the compression, understanding your speed and where your body should be positioned over the bike for drop offs and jumps. Totally exhilarating!
Those who really want to get their mountain bike skills totally dialled in one session, should opt for the one-to-one half-day experience, which is taught as a private lesson. All teaching is (literally!) geared towards you and what you hope to achieve. It's a great way to iron out any dodgy techniques and progress rapidly.
As Alex says, when you mountain bike you'll find you're in a fun and friendly environment filled with humour and camaraderie. Isn't it time you got on your bike? Book your mountain bike coaching session in and around West Yorkshire now!
When Is It Available
- Monday to Friday throughout the year
- Dates are subject to availability
- Sessions take place at 10:00 or 13:00
Location
- Choice of venues in West Yorkshire
- Sheffield: Grenoside Woods, Lady Cannings, Wharncliffe Woods or Parkwood Springs
- Stockport: Farmer Johns MTB Park
- Peak District
Suitable For
- No minimum age
- All riders under 18 will need parent/guardian signature to take part
- All riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
Anything Else
- Please bring a fully functioning bike, a helmet and a drink and snacks
- Gloves, knee pads and eye protatction are reccommended
