Intermediate Mountain Bike Course

This course is suitable for mountain bikers who have already mastered and consolidated the techniques of basic mountain biking and now want to add in some speed, clear more hills and have a choice of techniques to tackle obstacles with.

The following modules are covered during the course.

• Bike set up and rider positioning
• Berms and Cornering at speed
• Drop offs - jumping these at speed
• Bunnyhopping/lifting the rear wheel
• Descents - steep and using different terrain
• Ascents - advanced techniques
• Trackstands
• Combining technical obstacles plus much more to help you go faster...

What to bring with you:

• Yourself
• A fully serviced Mountain Bike - these can be hired at a cost of £20 but must be booked in advance on the Booking Form.
• Bike helmet (sorry but no helmet = no ride however we can supply helmets for a free loan).
• Gloves - full finger if its cold.
• Suitable shoes and clothing for cycling such as trainers that you don't mind getting muddy but not jeans.
• Waterproofs - if rain is forecast.
• Spare jacket or fleece - you may get cold when we make stops.
• Lunch (plenty of it!)
• Drink - we suggest water or a carbohydrate drink for summer and in addition a flask of something warm in the winter (we mean coffee not alcohol!)

All courses run 10am till approx 4pm.

Locations: Harlestone Firs in Northamptonshire, Woburn Trails near Milton Keynes, Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire and Thetford Forest Park in Suffolk.

Please note voucher is valid for 12 months.

Minimum age of 8 years. All visitors under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Please check any medical condition with your doctor and obtain their permission to attend the course before you book with us, there is a medical declaration on the Booking Form that you are required to complete, for you own well being.