Scotland Introduction to Trail Riding JA03

1 Days From £74 (117 USD)

Learn new skills and gain confidence on a introduction to mountain biking course which will teach you the techniques required to competently ride your bike.

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Key Information

Travel Style: Small Group
Start Location: Glentress, Peebles, Scotland
End Location: Glentress, Peebles, Scotland
Accommodation: N/A
Period: Mar-Nov
Difficulty: Suitable for Most Travellers

About The Operator

Accreditations: Responsible Tour Operator, 100% Financial Protection
Years In Business: 7

Learn new skills and gain confidence on a introduction to mountain biking course. Aimed at those with little off-road experience and limited time this action packed weekend will teach you the techniques required to competently ride your bike.

Join our Introduction to Mountain Biking Course and the adventure revolution in Scotland.

This introductory course concentrates on teaching the essential skills necessary for mountain biking success.

Aimed at those with little off-road experience and limited time this action packed weekend will teach you the techniques required to competently ride the fantastic trails of the 7Stanes project.

Over a busy weekend (either 1 or 2 days) we cover safety and trail etiquette, bike set up and riding position, braking, climbing, descending, cornering and dealing with obstacles (roots, rocks and drop-offs).

The course is based at Glentress, Peebles and we spend most of the day riding the skills area, blue route and wrap up with selected sections of the red.

Our experienced instructors are all fully qualified mountain bike leaders and courses are limited to a maximum of six students. This ensures personal attention and a friendly, relaxed and supportive atmosphere.

Tour Highlights
- Riding the best trails in Britain
- Gaining confidence
- Learning new skills
- Great qualified instructors
- Friendly atmosphere, great fun, small groups

Description

A full itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.

Includes
- Introduction and safety brief (10am)
- 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.

Please note accommodation can be booked for you - please enquire.

Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.

Itinerary
Day 01. Bike Training