Discover Mountain Biking Experience Day

Overview

Experience a thrilling taste mountain biking in the Surrey Hills So you'd like to experience the exciting sport of mountain biking for the first time, but are unsure where to start, look no further than our Discover Mountain Biking experience day. We'll get you moving in the right direction on one of our hire bikes; from selecting the right gear to knowing how to brake safely, we'll give you the skills to get riding off-road for the first time in safety and with confidence. Then, in the afternoon, we'll take you and your new skills down some easy technical trails to give you a taste of the buzz you can get from this thrilling and rewarding sport. Our coaches will also be on hand to guide you through the problems and pitfalls of purchasing your own bike should you decide to take up the sport on a regular basis Course outline The skills taught and practiced on the Singletrack Fundamentals course include: Bike Set-up • Pre-ride checks • Choosing the right tyre pressures • Setting your saddle height for off-road riding • Cockpit/controls setup Mind Skills • Relaxing on the bike and staying loose • Riding within yourself to stay in control • "The Looking Epiphany" Body Position & Movement • The Ready Position & "The Standing Epiphany" • Moving around the bike in three dimensions • Dynamic weight shift Speed Control • Braking safely and effectively • When and where to brake Trail Obstacles (Rocks & Roots) • The speed tipping point • Confidence & trust • The importance of breathing Trail Obstacles (Steep Terrain) • Riding over large rocks and roots with confidence • Steep terrain technique • Rolling drops & bomb holes Trail Flow • Reading the trail