Beginners MTB Skills Course | UK

Absolute Beginners

You have just started riding and want to learn the basics
You'd like to learn and ride with people at the same level as you
Want to ride with an experienced mountain bike coach who'll take you through the scary bits and give you confidence to try new things
You're keen to learn more about your bike and how to take care of it after each ride
Baffled by all the jargon and want it all explained in plain English
Scared of crashing and would like to be more confident
Feel out of your depth on a popular trail
Want to iron out some niggles in your technique at the very beginning

Dates Available-

21st March 2020

16th May 2020

Bike setup including saddle position, handlebar set up, tyre pressure and how to avoid punctures
Seated pedalling, standing up pedalling and changing gears efficiently and correctly
Trail etiquette so you feel at home on the trails and with other riders
Minor trail-side repairs including taking the rear wheel off, quick releases and puncture repair
Basic body position for balance, safety and stability
Rolling drops and dealing with steep sections of trail
What the different brakes do and when to use them
How to corner including line choice, body position, braking and where to ride on the trail for safety, balance and confidence
Basic maintenance of your bike