Tour Code: MBC2 - Adventure Dossier - Intermediate Trail Riding Course - 2 Days

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Intermediate Trail Riding Course - 2 Days

AIM: To develop the skills of the intermediate mountain biker so that you are able to confidently ride the challenging trails developed by trail builders. We will raise your game and banish the demons from your riding so that you will relish any technical challenge thrown at you.

Venue: Glentress, Peebles (Scottish Borders)
Duration: Two days and one night.
Meeting Point: Glentress Forest, Peebles at 10:00 on first day.(Map)

Grade: Intermediate
Fitness: A good level of fitness is required. Try and get out on your bike as much as possible prior to the course. Two full days in the saddle are hard work.

Equipment required:
• Mountain bike (a good quality, well maintained mountain bike, front or full suspension)
• Helmet
• Cycling clothes
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm clothes
• Comfortable clothes for evening.
• We will supply you with a full equipment list on booking.
• Note: Mountain Bike Hire (including helmet) is available at £36 for the weekend.

Accommodation: Carefully selected B&B or Guesthouse accommodation is available locally and bookable as an additional option.

Availability: Selected dates throughout the year.Click here

Highlights: Riding the best trails in Britain, gaining confidence, learning new skills, expert instructors, friendly atmosphere, great fun, small groups, beer.

Cost: £115 per person (excluding accommodation)
Included: Two days mountain biking instruction.
Excluded: Travel insurance, travel to/from the venue, snacks, drinks, equipment, lunches, evening meal, bike hire, accommodation.

Course Outline:

We have put a great deal of effort and six years of teaching in outdoor pursuits into developing our introductory course. 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 two day 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 two days will be crammed full of useful hints, tips and good laughs.

Day 1
• 10:00 - Introduction and safety brief
• Bike set up and riding position
• Getting the basics right – a series of exercises to get the brain and body in gear.
• Sections of the Red Route - coaching.
• Lunch at the Hub (Great coffee and café)
• More skills – Flat turns, skids, cornering, switchbacks
• Skills in action – finish afternoon session by riding selected sections of Red route.
• 16:00 – Finish for the day and pack up.

Day 2
• 10:00 – Meet at Glentress
• Obstacles – roots, rocks, drop-offs, berms, downhill jumping.
• Implementation – coaching on the Red Route, top section.
• Lunch.
• Descending and cornering – building confidence
• Coaching on some sections of the Red/Black Route.
• 16:00 – Pack up and recap of the course
• 16:30 – Head home.

Other topics that will be covered during the two days include basic map reading and navigation, safety equipment, gear advice, resources, progression (where to next?).

Not only will you enjoy a fantastic weekend of mountain biking, in a world class venue, with a group of like-minded people but the course will also equip you with the skills to enjoy a wide range of mountain biking adventures in the future.

We look forward to welcoming you to this outstanding course.

Groups: This course is also available to groups of 4 or more on any date during the year.
Age: The minimum age for this course is 16 and any participants under-18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is also participating.

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