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 who is new to e-bikes. We’ll help you get started on your e-bike, and you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of controlling your e-bike with the key goal of gaining flow when out riding. This course will make use of both purpose-built trail centres and local trails.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
The aim is that you’ll go away with all the skills to confidently ride on purpose-built and natural trails at green to blue grade. We’ll use as many types of terrain as possible to develop and bed in new skills. Glenmore Lodge has an on-site mountain bike training circuit, and we’ll use elements of this as well as video feedback to review and improve your skills. We will also make use of the incredible local trails, both natural and purpose-built to give you a stunning playground to develop your riding
PRE-REQUISITES
Just the desire to build confidence, have fun, and enjoy riding in the Cairngorms on your e-bike!
IS IT FOR ME?
Gain core skills and lay the foundation for a lifetime of e-bike adventures. We’ll 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 purpose-built and off-road natural trails, 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. Key elements we’ll look to cover include:
- The ready position – purposeful, poised positioning to deal with whatever’s ahead
- Cornering – eliminate that feeling of being dragged towards the edge
- Braking – the how, why, and when. Learn how to add control with your breaks, not take it away
- 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
- Flow – learn to deal with common features that threaten your flow
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 |
| Date27/07/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£270.00 | Places | |
| Date21/08/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£270.00 | Places | |
| Date09/10/24 | 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.
- 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!
