Get Started Dates
All dates have availability (unless stated)
Vision control
Singletrack skills
Steep becomes attainable
Cone of movement
Line and grip
Vision Control
Scheduled dates ~ Bespoke group events
Individuals ~ Friends ~ Groups
Maximum grip
Weight shift conering
Maintaining balance
Descending body positions
Have you just started your Mountain Bike journey and are looking to learn the core skills needed to travel safely around your local MTB trails? Our beginners Get Started mountain bike course, is aimed at riders that are comfortable on a bike, but are new to the experiences of off-road riding.
This 1 day course teaches you the right skills in the right way, so you can eliminate the trial and error approach that most take when learning how to mountain bike.
Course Content
Basic bike setup
Correct saddle height and optimum handlebar setup
Effective braking
Losing speed, safely and in control
Efficient climbing
Using techniques to conquer the ups
Descending body positions
Maintaining balance when the bike points downward
Weight Shifts
Effective movements to keep the bike stable at all speeds
Vision
When and where to look
Cornering
Maintaining grip and speed in the bends
How to use gears
Maximising your legs capabilities, through correct gear choice
" This skills course is undoubtedly the best way to upgrade your riding and is hands-down better than any bike upgrade at this stage in your development. "
Qualified instructor
Achieve real results with our progressive coaching approach
Course group size 5 - 8
Intensive one-day courses with small groups guaranteed
All dates have availability (unless stated)
Duration
1 day
10:00 - 16:00
Course group size 5 - 8
Age Limits
Minimum age 14. Any under 18’s needs to be accompanied by an adult who is also on the course
Grades
Fitness grade -1
Basic fitness from exercise once or twice per week.
Skills Grade - A
No experience of mountain biking or limited experience
Can be added during checkout
The bit people ask about:
Cancellation by you:
Unconfirmed Course - Refund / move course date.
Confirmed Course - 100% of the course fee will be charged to safeguard the courses running for the other participants.
Cancellation by CycleActive - you will be offered an alternative / full refund.
Private coaching can have a huge impact on your biking in a very short space of time. We offer this service throughout the year to small groups and individuals who want to really focus in on their biking skills.
Our instructors are the most highly qualified, experienced and widely respected you’ll find, and their focused attention will bring impressive results in a very short space of time.
To find out more about our Get Started Beginner Mountain Bike Course please email / call our course designers and chat through your questions in person.
Call: 01768 840400
Email: admin@cycleactive.com