Introductory Mountain Bike Skills

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    Northampton

  • Class hours

    6h

Introductory mountain biking courses are structured to cover all the core mountain bike skills you are likely to need to get you riding off road. Suitable for: This course is suitable for those new to mountain biking or those wishing to get the basics under their belt. The course is also suitable for those who do road cycling or triathlon and wish to try mountain biking.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Northampton (Northamptonshire)
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Portfolio Innovation Centre, The University Of Northampton, St Georges Avenue, NN2 6JD

Start date

On request

About this course

The courses covers approximately 8 miles of cycling in the 6 hours so is suitable for most people with some fitness, if you are unsure if you are able to complete 8 miles in 6 hours or feel you haven't the confidence for this course yet then try out our novice course first. Time: All courses run 10am till approx 4pm

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Course programme

The following modules are covered during the course:

- Correct bike set up and rider positioning
- Going uphill
- Getting downhill
- Cornering
- Drops offs
- Front wheel lifts
- Emergency trail repairs (including punctures and broken chains)
- Balance techniques to improve your riding

Courses run at the following locations Harlestone Firs, Northamptonshire, Woburn Trails, nr Milton Keynes and Thetford Forest Park, Suffolk.

Gift Vouchers for Mountain Bike Courses

We can also offer a range of gift vouchers for our mountain bike training courses, each voucher is suplied in its very own Get Mountain Biking water bottle.

Cost: includes instruction and Permit to Ride

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