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Course Info

Start Biking, Courses for Women

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.


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  • Payment plans available

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.

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What's Included? Res vs Non-Res

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

General CoursesScottish Winter CoursesSummer Camps

If you’re unsure which option is best for you, feel free to contact us — we’ll be happy to talk you through it.

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Kit List

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.

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All dates and prices can be found on our booking platform.

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National Outdoor Centre
Capel Curig, Conwy
LL24 0ET
North Wales

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