Gorrick - Forest Rider Mountain Bike Skills Training Course

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FOREST RIDER
Get off the sofa and cycle ~ Half Day Course ~ £49

During your half day Forest Rider course, we'll cover:

• Checking your mountain bike is safe before the ride.
• Using the right riding position to smooth out the lumps and bumps of trails.
• How to brake more efficiently.
• The use of all those gears you've got on your mountain bike, and how to keep your gear shifts smooth.
• Basic cornering techniques.
• Tackling those smaller tracks called 'singletrack'.

We'll also cover some basic tips & guidelines on improving your overall health.

• Warming up safely - the DO's & DONT'S.
• Breathe easy - how to improve your aerobic fitness & start enjoying a healthier lifestyle.
• Basic Body Conditioning - exercises to strengthen your core, legs & arms.
• Flexibility - the benefits of stretching, rules for stretching & how to stretch properly.

Price £49 per rider.

Group ratio of three riders to every instructor, with max group of six riders.

Price includes all instruction and permission to ride in Swinley Forest.

After completing the booking process, you will be sent an email confirming your place. Joining instructions and Health Declaration will be sent in the week running up to the event.

 

Date	Skills Course	Start & Finish Time	Cost	Closing Date
Sat 17th July	Forest Rider	09:30 – 12:30	£49	8th July @ 23:59
Wed 4th Aug	Forest Rider	18:00 – 21:00	£49	1st Aug @ 23:59
Tues 7th Sept	Forest Rider	09:30 – 12:30	£49	2nd Sept @ 23:59
Sat 2nd Oct	Forest Rider	13:30 – 16:30	£49	28th Sept @ 23:59
Sat 20th Nov	Forest Rider	09:30 – 12:30	£49	16th Nov @ 23:59