En-suite bedrooms from £60pn. Book your course and then call us to book your accommodation
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Build the foundations for an exciting future on a mountain bike. You will learn the fundamental elements of controlling your bike with the key goal of gaining flow when out riding. The aim is that you will go away with all the skills to confidently ride on natural and man made trails up to around red 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 will use elements of this as well the use of video feedback to review and improve your skills. We will also make use of the incredible local trails, both natural and manmade to give you a stunning playground to develop your riding.
E-bikes welcome!
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
The aim is that you will go away with all the skills to confidently ride on man-made 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. We’ll make use of Glenmore Lodge’s onsite mountain bike training circuit, and the incredible local trails both natural and man-made to develop your riding.
PRE-REQUISITES
Just the desire to build confidence, have fun and enjoy riding in the Cairngorms.
IS IT FOR ME?
Gain core skills and lay the foundation for a lifetime of mountain 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 trails off-road, in style and with confidence.
CONTENT
Under the watchful eyes of our experienced and enthusiastic coaches you will learn how to ride on a variety of trails. Fundamental elements of the week 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’s, why’s and when’s. Learn how to add control with your brakes, not take it away.
- Flow – Learn to deal with common features that threaten your flow.
- Manuals – getting your front wheel airborne can unlock so many trails and can also get you up a kerb!
- Climbing – how to arrive at the top having enjoyed the process!
Including 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 | ||||
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| COURSE DATE | COST (with accommodation) |
COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING |
| Date11/05/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Date13/05/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Date19/08/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Date24/08/24 | Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pn | Cost (no accommodation)£285.00 | Places | |
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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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 ***
- Emergency survival bag ***
- Head torch
- Whistle ***
- Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
- 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 & climbing wall – so don’t forget your swimming/climbing kit!
