This is a one day course aimed at people who are new to riding mountain bikes. Our friendly, highly qualified instructors will help you to develop good technical riding habits right from the start, which 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 the day making use of our purpose-built skills course and some of the local mountain bike trails, which include some of the finest mountain biking routes in Britain, with 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.
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Get in touchYou'll learn the fundamental skills and good technical habits to give you the right foundation to build on and progress in your new sport.
We'll start off by checking your current skills, and then coach you in the areas you want to improve in.
Our instructors are some of the UK’s most experienced. We train other instructors and help to write the national syllabuses for NGB qualifications in mountaineering, paddlesports, cycling and climbing. Our goal is to teach you skills to last a lifetime, and at Plas y Brenin you know you are getting training from the best.
If your course is based at Plas y Brenin, the residential price includes accommodation for the night before, and the duration of your time here. If you’re staying with us, we also provide delicious meals to keep you going as you learn, meaning you can concentrate on enjoying yourself.
When it comes to equipment, at Plas y Brenin we have a wide range of top-quality kit for you to use, all included in your course fee. This means if you’re just starting out, there’s no need to rush out and buy a load of expensive gear, and if you’re already pretty well kitted-out, it’s a great chance to try something new.
Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.
*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.