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.
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).
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
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
| Cost | ||
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INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING COURSE
8 available until Mon 9 Jun '25 1pm
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£65.00 |
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
Amenities