For those who have never ventured offroad, are a bit rusty and would like a refresher, or if you just want a bit of confidence, this course is designed to lead you off the firm tracks onto forest style tracks and gentle single track.
Normally held in Hamsterley Forest, the course will introduce you to the essential skills required for off road riding, including: use of gears, balance, braking, climbing and descending, so you can discover the enjoyment of offroad biking safely.
The course also aims to inform you about mountain bikes and the equipment you may need to enjoy the sport (please see equipment list below, for equipment you will need for the course).
As with all our Skills Courses it is available as 1:1, Group Private Hire or you can join in one of the open courses we run.
Pre entry requirements
You will need to be happy riding your bike on hard surface routes (some gentle off road experience is beneficial but not a mandatory).
Course may include:-
About the bike and equipment
Use of gears
Basic skills (balance and control)
Riding on hills (gentle climbing and descending and efficient braking)
Riding the Hamsterley Forest Skills Loop
Please note: bikes are not included in the cost, please contact us via email if you require bike hire cycle4adventure@gmail.com - bike hire arranged through Ride Hamsterley
To book on both "Introduction to Mountain Biking" and "Developing MTB Skills intermediate course" - MTB courses on the same day for £90.00, please email cycle4adventure@gmail.com
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
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INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING COURSE - single rider
4 available until Wed 24 May '23 9am
Ticket for single rider adult or junior
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£50.00 | |
INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING COURSE parent & child
4 available until Wed 24 May '23 9am
Parent and child ticket - SPECIAL for school holidays Minimum age 8 years old
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£75.00 |
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
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