· Bike familiarity
· Mounting the bike and taking off/stopping
· Braking
· Cornering sitting down
· Standing up
· Standing up and braking
· Gear selection
· Standing up
· Ready position
· Braking standing up
· Cornering sitting down (climbing)
· Cornering standing up (descending)
· Absorbing terrain undulations
· Pumping
Mostly Rookie or Blue level rides with a club coach giving advice and tips out on the trail
· Trail surface awareness
· Line selection
· Following Trail centre signage
· Trail etiquette
· Basic riding technique
Access to information and advice about:-
· How to buy a bike
· Know your bike
·Safety equipment
· Bike types and their designed uses
· Bike care - Basic maintenance and cleaning
· Trail Grading and types ( red, blue, downhill, enduro)
· Racing
If you have ever fancied racing but are not sure what to expect, with over 10 years of race experience in enduro and downhill we can help you with advice about the race you are looking at, and depending on the venue, help you pre-practice and guide you through the event
Similar to Skills rides these will be for those who are looking to ride trails that are the next step for them, giving tips and advice to help with progression.