development sessions

what you need to know!

Coached are qualified by the Mountain-Bike Instructors’ Award Scheme (MIAS)

The focus of these sessions is mastering steeper, faster and more technical trails with difficult terrain, drops and technical downhill lines and obstacles to negotiate.

We cover mostly how to approach obstacles, engage and manage obstacles, and finish and follow through on an obstacle. An obstacle can be a flat corner, berm, drop, rock garden, or even a high-speed off-camber line on loose rocks. 

Essentially any part of a trail is a feature in itself, and if we can get better at riding it, we session it and master it until we are confident and stoked!

what is involved in the sessions?

Our sessions typically cover skills as listed below. But each session is tailored to meet the needs of the rider. These are discussed in advance and during the session.

  • Bike Set Up & The Basics
  • Advanced Body Positioning
  • Advanced Braking Techniques
  • Mastering Flow & Speed
  • Corner Technique
  • Managing Obstacles
  • Steep Descents
  • Basic Maintenance

Improve your
riding ability

The Instructor will discuss, demonstrate and then allow for practice. Each rider will receive personal feedback on how they can improve if needed. This will be a no drop ride and a no-pressure environment.

Every rider is responsible for his/her own choices when deciding to ride trail features. The session can vary in distance depending on the goals of the ride.

pricing

  • 1:1 Coaching – £60.00
  • 2:1 Coaching – £80.00
  • Group Session (max 6) – £100.00

Is this course for you?

  • Are you 15 years or older?
  • You want to nail the fundamentals of your riding by making sure you have a perfect grasp on the basic building blocks of mountain bike skills.
  • You feel like you’ve hit a plateau and want to step up your riding again.
  • Re-visit the basics so you can move onto harder, more technical trails.
  • Are you keen to learn more about your bike and how to take care of it after each ride?
  • Are you losing time to more experienced riders and you’d like to keep up without taking more risks?
  • Do you want some expert advice on your technique and gain a little confidence while you’re at it?
  • You’re an experienced bike rider but would like to make sure you know all of the basic, up to date skills to make the most of modern bikes and new trails.

IF YOU HAVE SAID YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE THEN THESE SESSIONS ARE FOR YOU.

Where We ride

Locations we use range from:

  • Queen Elizabeth Country Park
  • Alice Holt
  • Hindhead
  • Bourne Woods

We can come to your spot too, please email us for more info.

Session Difficulty
65%

Our Youth MTB sessions are run by certified instructors accredited by the internationally recognized Mountain-Bike Instructors’ Award Scheme (MIAS)

Frequently Asked Questions

is this session for everyone?

The Development Sessions are for intermediate riders, or advanced riders looking to sharpen up their technique. 

should i bring any equipment?

  • Bike in Good Working Condition
  • Helmet
  • Flat Shoes & Flat Pedals / Cleats
  • Riding Clothes & Weather Appropriate Gear
  • Hydration/Water & Snacks
  • Sunblock
  • Cash or Card For Food / Drinks
  • Face mask & Sanitizer

Will you come to me?

We would love to! We love to travel, see new places and meet new fellow mountain bikers. If you live outside of Hampshire or Surrey, then this would be subject to additional fuel costs. If you would like us to come visit you, please email us for more info.

I have never ridden my bike off-road before, will I be ok and will I learn anything?

You will be more than ok and you will learn a lot. We suggest that you do a Getting Started Session as soon as possible to get a good understanding of the fundamental skills so that you can learn the correct form and technique from the start. We’ve had great success with many people who have done our session that have not ridden their bikes since childhood.

Is There An Advanced Session

Yes, check out our Development Sessions for more advanced sessions.

Who will coach this skills clinic?

One of our passionate MIAS Certified Instructors will inspire you and bring out your inner rider.

How many people do you have on your skills clinics, will I get enough attention?

Yes, you will. If you book a non-private group session we only take up to 6 people per group with 2 instructors which allows for 3 people per instructor. Our sessions are run in a structured and controlled environment so that we are able to give everyone individual attention.

need to know

  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Session Level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Minimum Rider Experience: Intermediate (15+)
  • Trail Type: Blue, Red & Off Piste Trails


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