Enhance your mountain biking prowess by mastering some of the UK's most challenging terrains. Whether you aim to boost your downhill or enduro performance, this coaching session will equip you with the skills to conquer steep and technical descents. With guidance from our experienced coach, Michael, you'll gain confidence and expertise in tackling difficult trails.
During this three-hour session, you'll receive tailored coaching from Michael, who brings a wealth of experience from elite-level racing across various cycling disciplines. The session begins with an assessment of your current skills, ensuring the coaching is personalised to your needs. You'll start by learning how to maintain balance and control while cornering on slippery surfaces. As the session progresses, you'll practice flowing through rough terrain, mastering rock features, and handling drops and jumps with confidence. The training will also cover techniques for managing very steep trails, with a focus on discipline-specific tactics that can be applied to cross country, downhill, and enduro races. Throughout the session, Michael's rider-centred approach will ensure that you receive individual attention and feedback, helping you to make significant improvements in your technical descending abilities.
The course takes place at Greno Woods and Wharncliffe Woods, known for their challenging MTB trails. These locations provide an ideal setting for practising technical descents, with a variety of black graded trails and off-piste areas. Meet at the Grenoside Woods car park (S35 8RS) to begin your adventure.
Participants must be comfortable riding black graded trails, even if they are not able to ride all the A-lines. Prior completion of the Core Techniques and Whistlestop Skills courses, or a 1.5-hour private session (or equivalent with another coach), is required to ensure you get the most out of this course.
Choosing our centre means benefiting from Michael's extensive experience and rider-centred coaching approach. Since establishing the centre in 2012, Michael has helped numerous riders achieve their biking goals through personalised training programmes and strength sessions. His background in various cycling disciplines and elite-level racing ensures that you receive high-quality, informed coaching. Additionally, our commitment to small group sizes means you get the attention and feedback needed to make real progress.
Yes, participants must bring their own mountain bike in full working order.
A helmet, gloves, and knee pads are mandatory. A full-face helmet and other protective clothing or equipment are recommended if you normally use them.
Wear suitable warm clothing as the locations can be exposed and you may not be riding continuously.
Yes, you should have completed the Core Techniques and Whistlestop Skills courses, or a 1.5-hour private session (or equivalent with another coach). You should also be able to ride black graded trails. To see our other sessions and courses, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
The course is suitable for adults and young people over 16. Depending on experience and ability, riders aged 11-16 may be accommodated. Please contact us via the adventuro chat below to discuss this further.
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Wood Seats, Sheffield
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Wood Seats, Sheffield
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