Develop your mountain biking skills with a personalised 2-hour coaching session tailored to your preferences and bike type. Choose between traditional mountain bike training or electric mountain bike (eMTB) coaching, both led by a British Cycling qualified coach with over 20 years’ experience. These sessions focus on improving riding technique, handling, and confidence on trails and single track in a friendly, supportive environment.
For the 1:1 mountain bike session, you’ll start with a skills assessment to identify your current level and areas for development. The coach will provide clear guidance on core mountain biking techniques such as climbing, descending, cornering, and off-camber riding. The session includes practical drills to improve bike handling, riding position, and confidence on varied terrain including single track and trails. You’ll also learn remounts, dismounts, and race tactics tailored to your goals.
The eMTB session is designed for riders new to electric mountain bikes or those looking to improve control on technical terrain like rooty sections and sharp drops. The coach will review your strengths and offer advice on efficient riding, bike handling, and finding good local routes. The focus is on making the most of the eMTB’s power while developing smooth technique and confidence on trails. Both sessions are flexible and friendly, with time for questions and personalised feedback.
Sessions take place within a 30-mile radius of London, with meeting points arranged to suit both you and the coach, who is based in Brixton, South West London. Locations typically include local parks, woodlands, and trail areas where a variety of terrain can be accessed. The coach will select routes that suit your skill level and chosen bike type, ensuring a productive and enjoyable training environment.
This flexible approach means you can experience a wide range of riding conditions from gentle trails to more challenging single track sections, adapting to weather and rider ability on the day. Meeting points are usually cafés or easily accessible locations nearby, making it simple to join the session and start your coaching.
You should bring either a mountain bike or electric mountain bike in good working order, equipped with properly functioning brakes and gears. Helmets are compulsory for safety reasons, alongside a spare inner tube, snacks, water, and appropriate clothing for the weather, including rain protection if necessary. Sunscreen is advisable when riding in sunny conditions.
The sessions suit riders at all levels but are most beneficial for those looking to build confidence or refine skills progressively. If you are unsure about your bike’s suitability or have questions regarding the session, it’s recommended to discuss this with the coach before booking to ensure the best experience.
The coaching is delivered by a British Cycling qualified coach with over two decades of riding and coaching experience. His roles include leading off-road coaching at a prestigious velodrome and managing a large cycling club, demonstrating a strong commitment to rider development across all abilities. This expertise ensures sessions are well structured, safe, and focused on practical improvement.
With a background in both traditional mountain biking and cyclocross, the coach offers knowledgeable and approachable instruction. Sessions are tailored individually, combining professional skill coaching with a relaxed atmosphere that encourages progression without pressure. Riders benefit from clear feedback and personalised support that helps them get the most from their time on the trails.
Yes, there is a choice between 1:1 mountain bike and electric mountain bike (eMTB) coaching sessions. Both sessions are tailored to your bike type and skill level, focusing on skills relevant to each style of riding. You can discuss your preference when booking to ensure the session meets your needs.
The mountain bike coaching covers traditional off-road techniques such as climbing, cornering, and remounts, while the eMTB coaching focuses on efficient riding and handling the specific challenges of electric bikes on trails. Both sessions are delivered by the same qualified coach using a personalised approach.
The mountain bike session includes core skills like riding position, climbing and descending techniques, cornering, off-camber riding, and wheel lifts. You will also learn remounts, dismounts, carrying and shouldering the bike, plus race tactics if desired. The session adapts to your level and goals.
These skills help build confidence and control on varied trail terrain, preparing you for everything from gentle single tracks to more technical off-road features. The coach uses practical drills and clear feedback to help you improve steadily and safely.
The eMTB coaching emphasises efficient riding techniques that make the most of the bike’s electric assist, along with handling skills needed for rooty trails and short drops. The session includes advice on finding suitable local routes and riding smoothly to maximise battery use and control.
This coaching is ideal if you’re new to eMTBs or want to improve how you tackle technical sections. The coach will help you understand how to ride confidently and safely with electric assistance, building skills that enhance your enjoyment of this bike type.
No prior experience is necessary. The sessions are designed for all levels, from complete beginners to more advanced riders. The coach will assess your current skills and adjust the content and pace accordingly to ensure you get the most from the session.
Beginners will receive patient instruction focused on foundational skills and safety, while experienced riders can focus on refining technique or tackling specific challenges. The supportive environment encourages progress at a comfortable pace.
You must bring a helmet for safety, as it is compulsory during rides. Additionally, bring a spare inner tube, snacks, water, and clothing suitable for the weather conditions, including a rain jacket if needed. Sunscreen is advisable on sunny days.
A well-maintained bike suited to your session choice—mountain bike or eMTB—is essential. Ensuring your bike is in good working order helps you focus on skill development without interruption.
After booking, the coach will contact you to agree on a convenient meeting point within a 30-mile radius of London. Meeting locations are usually near parks or woodland areas with access to trails and are often local cafés or easy-to-find spots.
This flexibility helps reduce travel time and ensures the session takes place in a suitable environment tailored to your skill level and bike type.
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