Course Outline:

The course is hands on and we use a combination of short theory sessions, practical exercises, and riding of selected sections of trail to reinforce everything we teach. In our experience this is a lot of fun and delivers great results. What follows is a brief outline of what to expect over the course. Some areas may be covered formally while others might be done informally over a coffee or snack. Every group is different and we will tailor the program slightly to meet individual needs. What is guaranteed is that the day will be crammed full of useful hints, tips and good laughs.

We offer the course in either a 1 day or a 2 day option ( we recommend the 2 day course as you will get more personalised tuition and gain more experience in skills).  There is plenty of accommodation available in Peebles.

Program - Day 1:

9:45 – please arrive 15 minutes early to get your kit organised.

10:00 - 16.00

• Introduction and safety brief
• Bike set up and riding position
• Basic skills – balance, braking, climbing, descending, cornering.
• Exercises riding skills loop.
• Lunch at Skills Loop (Please bring a packed lunch) 
• More skills – Cornering, gear selection, difficult climbs
• Descending and cornering – building confidence
• Obstacles – roots, rocks, drop-offs
• Skills in action – finish afternoon session by riding selected sections Red route.

16:00 – Debrief, finish for the day and pack up.

Program - Day 2:

9:45 – please arrive 15 minutes early to get your kit organised.

10:00 - 16.00

• Dealing with obstacles 
• Implementation
• Coaching on the Blue Route
• Lunch (Please bring a packed lunch)
• Bike Maintenance
• Confidence Building 
• Descending and cornering
• Coaching on the Red Route
• Skills in action – finish afternoon session by riding selected sections Red route.

16:00 – Debrief, finish for the day and pack up.