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 Mountain Biking Courses
Personal Riding Skills
Lake District Weekends
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Visit Britain’s most incredible network of natural mountain trails on one of our superb Lake District weekends. Perfected over 7 years these combine great days out on the bike with a skills development programme that will see your riding take huge leaps forward in just two days. All courses are run in small groups and led by a qualified and highly experienced instructor/guide. Whilst they do follow a format every leader has the skills to flex and adapt each day to suit the clients he is with. The courses we offer follow a progression through three stages:
Core Skills (level 1)
This course teaches you the right core skills to get the most out of mountain biking and is ideal for complete novices or those who are currently riding easier trails and want to progress to more technical terrain. You’ll learn the right body position for riding on descents and technical climbs, how to control your speed, handle corners, pick lines, control direction and vision, and blaze through difficult terrain. The aim is to make you a confident and safe biker, equipped to head out into the hills and really have some fun.
Trials to Trails (level 2)
To progress as a mountain biker you need balance, control and the ability to move yourself and your bike around with confidence. This is where trials skills come in – as you learn the trackstand, power assited front wheel lift, manual, endo, rear wheel lift and bunny hop. These are the skills which will let you ride drop-offs, climb over step-ups, clear obstacles and balance in situations where you’d expect to tumble. By building the coaching into days out in the mountains you don’t just learn the techniques, you apply them in a whole range of trail situations.
Mountain Rider (level 3)
This highly flexible course gets every rider testing their limits in a wide range of trail situations. We build the coaching sessions into full days out in the mountains and work on all aspects of bike control at high and low speed. If there are key areas you need to work on just let us know – our aim is to cover everything from steep terrain, rocks, drops and highly technical descending to high speed corners or riding up steep and loose climbs. Be prepared to push yourself, then enjoy the rewards.
Private Tuition (any level)
Private coaching can have a huge impact on your biking in a very short space of time. We offer this service throughout the year to small groups (maximum 4) and individuals who want to really focus in on their biking skills.
“We chose Chris Ford and the CycleActive instructors for our Olympic Talent Team Camp because of their infectious enthusiasm and unique brand of skills coaching. The training was pitched at exactly the right level for our riders who all made real progress during the weekend.”
Chris Furber, British Cycling Olympic Talent Coach.
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Price (per person):
£190
(£340 for Easter)
(£260 for Bank Holidays)
Private tuition quotes available on request
Bike rental:
£25 per day
Duration:
3 days
Friday evening to Sunday evening
(Easter - 5 days Thursday evening to Monday evening)
(Bank holidays - 4 days Friday evening to Monday evening)
The biking:
2 days, centre based
Fully guided
Fitness grades 2-3
Skill grades A-C
Group size 4-8
What’s included:
2 nights guesthouse accommodation
All breakfasts
Daily afternoon tea & cakes
Professional instruction
Pre-course information pack
Special discounts from our sponsors and suppliers
Dates:
Core Skills (Level 1)
2008
20 to 24 March (Easter)
18 to 20 April
2 to 5 May (Bank Holiday)
16 to 18 May
6 to 8 June
27 to 29 June
11 to 13 July
1 to 3 August
22 to 25 August (Bank Holiday)
12 to 14 September
3 to 5 October
17 to 19 October
Trials to Trails (Level 2)
2008
20 to 24 March (Easter)
11 to 13 April
2 to 5 May (NOW FULL)
16 to 18 May
30 May to 1 June
13 to 15 June
27 to 29 June
18 to 20 July
1 to 3 August
22 to 25 August (Bank Holiday)
5 to 7 September
19 to 21 September
10 to 12 October
7 to 9 November
Mountain Rider (Level 3)
2008
20 to 24 March (Easter)
11 to 13 April
9 to 11 May
30 May to 1 June
13 to 15 June
4 to 6 July
8 to 10 August
22 to 25 August (Bank Holiday)
5 to 7 September
10 to 12 October
7 to 9 November
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