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Private Whinlatter MTB Skills Coaching

Whinlatter Forest -The Lake District

Mountain Bike Coaching 1:1

We design the perfect improvement session for you or your group, delivering highly effective, confidence-boosting instruction. Forget generic lessons; our coaching sessions are tailored to your exact goals and current ability level, ensuring maximum progress in just 1 day. All courses are held in Whinlatter Forest in the North Lakes.

What We Cover

Our expert coaching is focused entirely on accelerating your skill set. Choose your primary goal, and we'll craft the session:

Master the Fundamentals: Build a solid, safe foundation for every ride. We teach the core skills necessary for confident and efficient off-road riding - essential for newer riders looking to progress quickly.

Conquer Advanced Terrain: Ready to push your limits? We'll take your skills up a notch, focusing on the techniques needed to confidently tackle the technical singletrack, challenging climbs, and rocky, fast-paced descents that Whinlatter Forest is famous for.

Specialised Focus: Drill down on specific techniques for immediate gains. We dedicate sessions to key performance areas like generating downhill speed, perfecting jumps, or confidently executing drop-offs.

Your Progression, Guaranteed

Start making every ride count. Tell us your goals, and we'll craft a rewarding and challenging MTB Skills Coaching session at Whinlatter Forest designed precisely for your improvement.

Private Skills Instruction Packages

Course Content

Skills Itinerary - You choose

Neutral position
Braking
Cornering slow
Cornering fast
Climbing
Descending
Trackstand
Unweighting
Technical ground
Roll off
Pedal Wheelie
Manual Wheelie
Drop offs

Jumping
Pumping
Berms
Rocks
Rear wheel lift
Bunny hop
Uneven terrain
Cadence
Gears
Vision (line choice)
Pre jumping
Tabletops
Endo front wheel pivot

Price

From

£225

per person

Private Whinlatter MTB Skills Coaching (any level)

Price is for 1-3 riders
Add £40 per additional person
Maximum 8 riders

The Lake District

£225.00 per day - Week Day
£265.00 per day - Saturday, Sunday, & Bank holidays

Gift vouchers are the perfect way to give your biking friend, partner, husband or wife a flexible and fun present.

Private Skills Instruction Structured

eBike Vs Analog - Structured around you

E-Bike Coaching: Specifically addresses the added weight and power of the e-bike. We teach you how to use motor modes efficiently, manage cadence, and adjust body position for controlled climbing and descending.

Analog Coaching: Our analog coaching builds a strong foundation. We focus on fundamental skills, generating momentum, efficient pedaling, and pure power delivery to boost your fitness and turn you into a technically proficient rider.

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"We break down each skill into manageable steps, building them up progressively so they’re easy to grasp, laying the foundation for ongoing improvement and countless miles of knowledge-driven riding."

Private Skills Instruction Course information, Extras

Course information

Duration

1 day
10:00 - 16:00

Age Limits

Minimum age 14. Any under 18’s needs to be accompanied by an adult who is also on the course

Qualified instructor

Achieve real results with our progressive coaching approach

Grades

Fitness grade 1 - 4
Skills Grade A - D

Course group size 1 - 8

Intensive one-day courses with small groups guaranteed

Rental bikes

Full suspension rental

£80
Trek Fuel EX7 (Or similar)

Helmet rental: £5 if required

Full suspension mountain bike rental
Terms & conditions

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.

If you want to talk through your suitability for this MTB skills coaching course before booking, contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your questions or concerns.