Tour Code: MBC3 - Course Dossier - One Day Introduction to Mountain Biking

This adventure dossier is intended to give you all the information you require for planning your adventure with Macs Adventure. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further queries.

AIM: To give you, the novice mountain biker, all the skills necessary to ride moderate mountain bike trails competently, confidently, safely and with a huge grin.

Venue: Glentress, Peebles (Scottish Borders)
Duration: One Day – 10:00 to 16:00
Meeting Point: The Hub Car park, Glentress Forest, Peebles at 10:00.
Grade: Introductory – no off-road experience required
Fitness: The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the course try and get out as much as possible on your bike prior to the course.
Group Size: Maximum of 6
Equipment required:
• Mountain bike (a good quality, well maintained mountain bike ideally 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 £15 for the day

Accommodation: Not included – available in Peebles
Availability: Selected dates throughout the year. (Click here)
Highlights: Being part of the adventure revolution, riding the best trails in Britain, gaining confidence, learning new skills, expert instructors, friendly atmosphere, great fun, small groups.

Cost: £65 per person
Bike Hire: £18
Included: One day mountain biking instruction.
Excluded: Travel/activity insurance, travel to/from the venue, snacks, drinks, equipment, lunches, evening meal.

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 one 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 day will be crammed full of useful hints, tips and good laughs.

Program:
• 9:45 – please arrive 15 minutes early to get your kit organized.
• 10:00 - 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.
Note:
• Much the same topics are covered on our two day course but we have far more time to spend on each individual skill and exercise, which results in comparatively greater skills gains.

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

We look forward to welcoming you to this outstanding course.

Groups: This course is also available to groups of 3 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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