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ROCK'n'DROP - MTB course

Saturday, 26 July '25   1pm – 4pm BST
Cycle4adventure at Hamsterley Forest, Redford Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3NL
12 years and over
8 spaces available
ROCK'n'DROP - MTB course

Details

ROCK’n’DROP - MTB course

This 3 hour course is for riders wanting to develop their skills of riding over rocks, drops and step ups; who currently ride (or looking to move into riding) RED & BLACK trails and moorland trails, and are looking to develop or refine their skills to ride trails more effectively or ride more technical trails.

The course uses "The Loop" skills loop at Hamsterley Forest and  introduces, or refines, the techniques used to ride ROCKS and DROPS; and could include:-

  • Roll-off technique
  • Drop-off technique
  • Manual (front wheel lift) technique
  • Step-up technique
  • Riding rocky sections.

Ideal for riders who are either riding single track and want to develop the techniques for riding more technical trails, or those riding technical trails but want to refine the techniques.

Instructions

When booking PLEASE CHECK EMAILS (inc Spam/Junk files) FOR CONFIRMATION AND JOINING EMAILS FROM BookWhen AND cycle4adventure@gmail.com. If you do not receive the confirmation within 24 hours of booking, please email cycle4adventure@gmail.com

Please see links to my website activity page of your chosen activity:-

Please visit our Location information and downloadable forms page http://cycle4adventure.co.uk/location_infomation_and_forms.html to discover:-
• Your venue joining information sheet
• Our consent and medical Information form
• Our Bike Check sheet

Please see links on our website activity page of your chosen activity:-
• What to bring and essential equipment - http://cycle4adventure.co.uk/equipment.html
• Risk & Consent statements - http://cycle4adventure.co.uk/statement.html
• Conditions of booking - http://cycle4adventure.co.uk/conditions.html
For more information on What to Bring on your MTB sessions, please watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/6kWOF-pipuc

Consent, Safety and Medical form
Please can you complete a Consent, Safety and Medical (included with this information) for each participant and return via email cycle4adventure@gmail.com no later than 5.00pm two days prior to your booked session.

NEW - Bike Hire
We now have a small number of bikes for customers to hire on courses, camps and guided rides. To find out more information on our hire bikes http://cycle4adventure.co.uk/mtb_bike_hire.html

Note on e-bikes
Please note if you are doing any of our MTB coaching sessions or guided rides on an e-bike, you MUST be over 14 years of age and the bike must conform to British “pedalec” laws. Please contact me if you require further information.

Further information
We will make the session as enjoyable, safe and informative as possible; if you have any specific requirements for this session, please let us know prior to the session to help us plan.

I want you enjoy your MTB session with us; if you have any questions, please contact me.
Email: cycle4adventure@gmail.com

Tickets

Cost

ROCK'n'DROP - MTB course

8 available until Thu 24 Jul 5pm
To Book on "Finding your FLOW" and ROCK'n'DROP on the same day and save 10% - click on the "Finding your FLOW and ROCK'n'DROP combined course" booking under "Finding your FLOW"
£65.00

Location

Cycle4adventure at Hamsterley Forest
Redford Lane
Bishop Auckland
DL13 3NL

Please see the Hamsterley Forest - Forestry England website for latest parking fees and information on this location:-
https://www.forestryengland.uk/hamsterley-forest

Amenities

  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Baby changing