Course Info
Introduction To Mountain Biking For Women
This two-day women's mountain biking course offers hands-on instruction for beginners. Explore world-class trails with skilled instructors, and enjoy the option to rent a bike on-site, all right outside the center's door.
2 Days
Plas y Brenin
Instructor Ratio1:6
Location
Plas y Brenin
Length
2 Days
Instructor Ratio
1:6
Course Breakdown
Overview
This is a two-day course aimed at women who are new to riding mountain bikes. Our friendly, highly qualified instructors will help you develop good technical riding habits right from the start. These foundational skills will make all the difference in the long term. Plus, we’ll ensure your bike is set up right for you so that you can spend a full day on the bike.
You’ll spend each day making use of our purpose-built skills course and some of the local mountain bike trails. These include some of the finest mountain biking routes in Britain, featuring world-class single-track routes. The Gwydyr Forest trails and the Penmachno trails are right outside our back door. Other classic trails at Coed y Brenin and Coed Llandegla are only a short drive from our centre.
Bike Rental Information:
You can now hire a Mountain Bike – subject to availability at the time of enquiry for Plas y Brenin. The cost is £35 per day. Please get in touch with us via e-mail at info@pyb.co.uk to make your enquiry.
The Objectives
You’ll learn the fundamental skills and good technical habits to give you the right foundation to build on and progress in your new sport.
What to Expect
We’ll start off by checking your current skills, and then coach you in the areas you want to improve in.
Experience Required
You should have basic cycling skills.
How Should I Prepare?
Spend some time on a bike to get comfortable with riding and build some basic riding fitness.
Res
Non-Res
Instruction & Coaching
Expert, trained & qualified instructors
In-depth local knowledge
200+ years of combined team experience
PYB coaching ethos & tailored delivery
Fully insured for all activities
Our instructor team shares venue insights, local tips, and tailors your experience based on individual and group needs.
Accomodation
Shared En Suite
Shared with your course attendees
Single En Suite Upgrade
Food
Fully Catered
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Packed Lunch
Afternoon Tea & Cake
Tea, Coffee and Cakes on arrival back at PYB
Two Course Evening Meal
Expedition / Camp Food
Facilities
Kit Hire & Course Equipment
Climbing Wall Access
Subject to availability, T&C’s apply
Laundry
Drying room
Evening lectures
Some at additional cost if lectures are charged
On-site physio
By appointment
Lake access
Free On-Site Parking
Free Wi-Fi
24hr front desk
Bar and restaurant access
In-Course Transport
Scheduled courses only*
Rolling Pool
T&C’s apply
EV Charger
* In-Course Transport is included for all scheduled courses. For Private Instruction, in-course transport arrangements need to be booked in addition (subject to availability at an additional cost).
Further Information
If you’re unsure which option is best for you, feel free to contact us — we’ll be happy to talk you through it.
We offer extensive kit lists to help you prepare for your course, including our recommendations for the best in the business. We also have a wide range of equipment available for hire on-site at no extra cost.
Dates, Prices and Booking
All dates and prices can be found on our booking platform.