Introduction to Mountain Biking
“I recently did some MTB coaching with Steve. I didn’t really know what I needed, just that I wanted to build my confidence on the trails… Steve made me feel very at ease and had a fantastic approach that was empowering and supportive.”
— Suzanne, Google review
This is the perfect introduction to your first forays into mountain biking. This course will give you the solid foundation you need to build your castle of bike riding bad-assery!
Course Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: 6 (max.)
Location: Hopton Woods, Shropshire
What we’ll cover
Bike check
Before we do any riding we'll go over the main points to check on a bike before every ride. This is known as an "M" check and is a quick and methodical way of checking all the major parts of the bike before setting off.
Bike Setup
After giving our bikes a once over we'll discuss important bike setup points such as saddle height, tyre pressure, kit to carry.
Riding position
We’ll look at the key elements to a strong and adaptable riding position. We’ll look at how the body’s natural suspension; the elbows and knees, can be used to keep you silky smooth and out of trouble. We’ll experiment with body-weight positioning, practicing leaning and moving around on the bike and identifying the importance this holds gaining grip.
Cornering
Once we’re happy with positioning we’ll look at cornering technique, taking it back to basics and build up with a relaxed, confidence inspiring style that will have you finding grip in places you didn’t think possible.
Braking
Braking is so important and having the confidence to know when is the right time to brake and when you’ve got to “let it roll” is key in gaining confidence and efficiency with your riding.
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