Skills Development

Have you ever followed someone down some singletrack, watching them effortlessly glide over roots and send it over drops and jumps whilst you bump along praying you get to the bottom in one piece? Well, we are here to help!

We're all about learning and growing together. We want to help you improve your skills, try new techniques, challenge yourself, to ride safer and ultimately to have more fun!

We have put together a range of options for members to develop their skills. Aimed at beginner to intermediate level riders, these sessions will guide you through progressive stages, giving you the opportunity to try different techniques within your comfort level.

What to expect

Supportive environment with no pressure to perform
Progressive tips for tackling trail features safely
Opportunity to ask questions, watch demos, and try things out
Emphasis on personal choice and riding within your limit

Programme of events

Classroom sessions – join us for a social evening watching skills videos and discussing techniques. Free pizza included! Aimed at beginners/improvers.
Ride and refine – practice skills sessions using skills learned in the classroom. Peer led sessions, no formal coaching and no pressure. Have a laugh and be encouraged to give it a go. Aimed at beginners/improvers.
Group coaching at a bike park (eg Swinley/Windhill/FOD) – small group training for similar levels to improve specific techniques. Subsidized by the club. All levels of ability catered for if enough people of similar levels sign up.
Local coaching sessions – we will be working with a qualified MTB coach to provide skills sessions within the local area.

Sessions will be subsidized by the club. All levels of ability catered for.

MIAS mountain bike instructor course - interested in becoming a qualified mountain bike instructor and using your skills to train our members?

Self-organised coaching sessions

If you want to organise your own group skills sessions or individual training, the club will subsidize the training by an agreed amount on provision of a receipt. The session must be promoted on the club Facebook or website.

How do I find out when all these sessions are?

Keep an eye out on our Facebook members site and website events page for up to date information on upcoming events.

For questions, comments, suggestions please email.