Perfect for:
Off road courses can be arranged for riders of any age.Beginner
The objective of this course is to introduce the rider to the basic techniques required for recreational mountain biking
This course is set over six hours, it can be presented over two sessions or as a day course and follows the layout below:
Bike set up
Helmet fitting
Rules of the trail
Body position and balance
Negotiating obstacles
Climbing techniques
Braking techniques
Turning techniques
Hints and tips
Intermediate
This course utilises the skills gained in the beginner course to further progress or enhance the skills of those already proficient at trail riding
The course is set over six hours, over one or two sessions, and covers;
In addition to the beginner course layout:
Bunny hops
Negotiating larger trail obstacles
Climbing techniques over steep/loose climbs
Braking over loose/uneven surfaces and high speed braking
Turning techniques over loose/ uneven surfaces and tight corners
Trail obstacles and techniques
On trail quick bike fixes
Hints and tips
The Instructors coaching the Mountain Bike courses are all qualified Mountain Bike Leaders, who are passionately and actively involved in the discipline
In addition to the courses mentioned we can also provide supervised trail rides
National Cycling Academy Coaches
Instructors are trained Mountain bike leaders.
All of our coaches hold enhanced CRBs and up-to-date First Aid Certificates
To talk about whether this course suits your riders, for booking details or to give us feedback on a course you've been on either call us on:
0844 884 5484
or email:
info@ncagb.co.uk
Mountain Bike Courses
Mountain Bike Skills
Autumn 2008
Call: 0161 773 9566
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