Mountain Biking for those who haven’t  tried it, are very new to it or just want to improve the basics.

This is a special "Taster" event open to non club members as well as club members. You will have to book on to the session by contacting me by email.  

 

This is the SECOND session based around Ashton Court and Leigh Woods and will include a fun group training session at the beginning on how to complete the basic manoeuvres on a mountain bike. If you couldn’t do the first session you can still come to this one!

It will last about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on how people feel.

For this event you will need to book your place by contacting me in advance and is the first of several evenings. 

Because we are training the session is weather dependent and may be cancelled if rain is forecast.

Meeting at the cafe Ashton Court top car park. Free on road parking North Road, Leigh Woods BS8 3PL. 6:30pm start. 

Different to road riding the basics will include:

Standing whilst riding, changing gear on the move, easier cornering, how to position yourself on the bike, better braking actions, tackling obstacles and many other techniques to help you have fun on the trails.

We will then go on to the trails to put in to practice what you have tried in the training. The pace will be suitable for all and is not a race or competitive and it is about find out if you like mountain biking or developing what you already know.

There will be several MTB trainers who are there to help and advise and ensure you get the most out of the evening.

It would be ideal if you have your own bike but if you don’t please contact me as soon as possible to see if we can arrange bikes either on loan or at a small hire charge.

Absolute Perquisites:

You have ridden a bike before in the recent past.

You have a helmet that fits. (No helmet no ride) Again we might be able to help if you don’t have one.

Water to drink on your bike or in a back pack.

Bike shoes, Trainers or rubber soled light walking shoes. The stiffer the sole the better. Very thin soft soled shoes are not good.

Nice to have:

Bike gloves full or fingerless. Road bike gloves are fine. Light thin fitted gloves would help if you don’t have cycling gloves. You can ride without but it is better to have some protection.

Cycling, Walking, tech tee shirt.

Padded shorts, normal shorts, running leggings. Comfortable and easy to move in.

Wet weather gear if it looks a little wet.

Contact me on [email protected]
Thanks

Guy  

Guy Thomas

New members are welcomed on events. If you want to know more then please contact the organiser

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