You're aged 14-17 years, and you're already a committed mountain biker who wants to improve on the skills you've already developed. You'll be riding some of the UK's best trails and bike parks while you learn from our friendly, enthusiastic and experienced instructors. You'll cover a huge range of skills over this five day course, including; Drop offs, Bunny hops, Riding berms, Manual front wheel lifts, Technical climbing and descending - and loads more. You'll get plenty of chance to put all these skills into practice on mountain bike journeys, at local trail centres and on our mountain bike skills course.
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You’ll be riding some of the UK's best trails and bike parks
Refresher on bike handling and trail riding skills
Technical climbing and descending
Efficient and controlled braking
Manual front wheel lifts
Power assisted front wheel lifts
Drop offs
Bunny hops
Riding berms
Practical navigation
Riding on red trails on man-made and natural tracks
You'll get plenty of chance to put all these skills into practice on mountain bike journeys, at local trail centres and on our mountain bike skills course.
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.