En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
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This fun training course is for either the new or lapsed mountain biker looking to discover or get better use of purpose-built trail centres. We’ll help you get started on your bike, and learn the fundamental techniques of controlling your bike with the key goal of gaining flow when out riding. E-bikes welcome!
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
The aim is that you will go away with all the skills to confidently ride on purpose-built trails at green to blue grade (red if confidence allows!). We’ll use as many types of terrain as possible to develop and bed in new skills. We will use the purpose-build trail centres close to Glenmore Lodge such as Laggan Wolftrax, Glenlivet, and Cairngorm Mountain. Glenmore Lodge also has an onsite mountain bike training circuit and we will use elements of this as well as video feedback to review and improve your skills.
PRE-REQUISITES
Just the desire to build confidence, have fun, and enjoy riding at some of the excellent trail centres the Cairngorms has to offer!
IS IT FOR ME?
Gain core skills and lay the foundation for a lifetime of biking. We do this through a mixture of personalised coaching sessions and riding some of Scotland’s finest trails. This is suitable for anyone looking to ride at purpose built trail centres, in style and with confidence.
CONTENT
Under the watchful eyes of our experienced and enthusiastic coaches, you’ll learn how to ride on a variety of trails. Fundamental elements we’ll look at include:
- The ready position – purposeful, poised positioning for dealing with whatever’s ahead on the trail
- Cornering – eliminate that feeling of being dragged towards the edge
- Braking – the how, why, and when. Learn how to add control with your brakes, not take it away
- Flow – learn to deal with common features that threaten your flow
- Gearing – anticipating when to change gear to maximise efficiency
- Manuals – un-weighting your front wheel to aid with rolling features (and getting up a kerb!)
- Climbing – how to arrive at the top having enjoyed the process!
Included for e-bikes:
- Gearing – anticipating when to change gear to maximise the use of your e-bike motor
- Functions – choosing the right function for the trail to help maintain or maximise battery life
Step 1
Book your course place online
Step 2
Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn
DATES & PRICES
| 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (with accommodation) |
COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING |
| Date06/07/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£270.00 | Places | |
| Date19/08/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£270.00 | Places | |
| Date31/08/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£270.00 | Places | |
| Date11/09/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£270.00 | Places | |
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Instruction
- Use of kit where requested – please note bike hire not included
- Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake
- In-course transportation
WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS
- Accommodation in an en-suite bedroom. If booking as an Individual, you will not be asked to share with a stranger.
- Breakfast on each course day
- Dinner on each course day (except the final day, and on one day or back-to-back courses).
- Use of the facilities at Glenmore Lodge.
- Linen is provided along with a towel, you may wish to bring an extra towel if you would like to use the facilities.
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
If you do not have your own bike or are unable to bring it with you to the Lodge, we have a limited fleet of Trek bikes available for use. Please get in touch to arrange this prior to your course. E-bikes can also be ridden on any of our skills courses.
- Bike
- Small bike lights front and rear – always a good idea to carry just in case!
- Small Biking Day pack – 25L max
- Helmet
- Eye wear
- Thin woolly hat or buff for under helmet
- Gloves – thin, full finger cycling gloves are perfect
- Warmer Cycle friendly Full finger Gloves – just in case its cold
- Water proof jacket & trousers – Suitable for cycling
- Padded cycling Shorts – there really are worth it for comfort!
- Outer Baggy Cycling Shorts
- Thin fleece or similar
- Full leg covering – for cold days e.g. cycle tights or cycling leg warmers
- Warm outdoor wear
- Insulating layers – a variety of base layers are useful to control your temperature
- Small personal first aid kit
- Drink system – hydration pack / water bottle
- Spare inner tube x2 for your bike
- Spare Brake pads x2 for your bike
- Spare Rear Gear Mechanism hanger for your bike – Call your local bike shop for help with this
- Small Trail Toolkit – Pump, multi tool and chain breaker at least
- Suncream – you just never know!
We have Laundry facilities here and a fantastic drying room so there is always the option to wash stuff as you go. Glenmore Lodge also has a pool and climbing wall – so don’t forget your swimming/climbing kit!
