Mountain Biking Courses This Autumn

Our range of mountain bike courses are back in the diary for the coming weeks, so you can swap those quiet winter weekends for wild days out on the trails!

All our courses are led by British Cycling qualified trainers with no more than 8 riders in any group. Booking is essential and must be made via the Eventbrite links against each course. Payment needs to be made at the time of booking but there are no hidden extra costs or booking fees.

If you don’t have your own bike, we offer a discounted hire charge for course participants, but please book early to ensure a bike is available. For bike hire only, please ring us on 01751 460585 and mention which course you’re booked on.

For ‘Blue Light’ staff, frontline NHS and care workers, we can offer a 50% discount off the published prices of our 2.5 or 3 hour courses (the two day BC courses are not included in this offer). To qualify, please scan your work ID and details of the course you would to attend to: accounts@dalbyforestcyclehub.co.uk

Please note that all riders must wear a suitable helmet – no helmet – no ride.

Fundamentals 2.5 hours £40pp

Master mountain bike fundamentals with our core skills course; a must for those new to mountain biking or the more experienced rider wanting to learn the building blocks for skill acquisition. Learn about weight shift, cornering, and front and rear wheel lifts with our coaches who will be working with you to dial in good technique to get the most from your riding.

A range of 10 dates to choose from.

Based at Low Dalby

Max. ratio 1:8

Open to all riders aged 14 years and above.

Recommended for beginner and intermediate riders.

Prerequisites: A mountain bike, helmet and a willingness to learn.

To book: click on this link below and select the date you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mountain-bike-fundamentals-course-tickets-153293556153?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Women Rides 2.5hrs £40pp

Want to follow in the footsteps of Rachel Atherton, Tracy Mosley, Evie Richards, or our very own Sally Wright?

Our women-only courses are perfect for female mountain bikers who want to improve their skills in a relaxed and friendly all-female environment. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience but want to progress to the next level… we have an ideal course for you!

Our introduction course will teach you the fundamentals of mountain biking: body position, effective braking and gear selection, climbing and descending with confidence.

Whereas our improver course will get you tackling and completing the exhilarating red route in Dalby Forest.

You will leave feeling like the warrior you are!

Find a date for upcoming courses here:

Women Only Improvers Course: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-only-improvers-course-tickets-166633299685

Women Only Introduction to Mountain Biking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-only-introduction-to-mountain-biking-tickets-153303004413?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Young Riders 2.5hrs £25pp

For young aspiring mountain bikers aged 10 to 16 years. Our course for young riders is designed to give them the correct methods to develop their riding – from basics to more advanced techniques. The course will focus on those skills required to ride the red course effectively, keeping flow and making their riding more enjoyable.

10 different coaching sessions available.

Based at Low Dalby

Max. ratio 1:8

Open to all riders aged 10-16 years.

Recommended for beginner and intermediate riders.

Prerequisites: A mountain bike, helmet and some experience of mountain biking at blue grade.

To book: click on this link below and select the date you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-riders-tickets-153304456757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Ride the Red Skills Course 2.5hrs £45pp

Another popular Dalby coaching course which will be focusing on those ascents and descents on the red trail. This course focuses on techniques including weight shift and attack position to develop that essential flow on the trail.

Plenty of different dates to choose from.

Based at Low Dalby

Max. ratio 1:6

Open to all riders aged 15 years and above.

Recommended for beginner riders looking to ride the red or develop red grade skills.

Prerequisites: A mountain bike, helmet and ability to ride the blue trail with confidence.

To book: click on this link below and select the date you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ride-the-red-skills-course-tickets-153305116731?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Drops and Jumps 2.5hrs £50pp

Develop your techniques for jumps and drops. This course, which is based at Dixons Hollow and Adderstone Field, is a great introduction to getting your bike airborne to clear jumps and trail features.

Six coaching sessions available.

Based at Adderstone Field

Max. ratio 1:4

Open to all riders aged over 14 years.

Recommended for intermediate riders.

Prerequisites: A mountain bike, helmet and some experience of riding at red grade.

To book: click on this link below and select the date you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e...

Back in Black Skills Course 2.5hrs £50pp

This course is for those riders looking to push their skills on the black trails or develop enduro skills. Our coach will be working with rides on the World Cup Course and other trails from Adderstone Field. Using video analysis and with a small group size, this course will give you the skills and confidence to bring your riding on so you can tackle the steepest drops and the hardest features.

Seven dates to choose from.

Based at Adderstone Field

Max. ratio 1:4

Open to all riders aged 18 years and above.

Recommended for advanced riders.

Prerequisites: able to ride the red trail with confidence.

To book: click on this link below and select the date you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/back-in-black-skills-course-tickets-153307192941?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Bespoke 1-2-1 coaching session

with qualified British Cycling Coaches also available for beginners or improvers.

Prices from £40/hour – minimum of 2 hour booking.

Corporate or group bookings: we can also provide a qualified coach to lead and look after all your cycling needs on the trails.

Tel. 01751 460585 to book or for more information.

Cancellations and Amendments

All requests for cancellations and/or transfers must be received in writing via email to: customercare@dalbyforestcyclehub.co.uk
Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.
The appropriate cancellation charge will apply based on the cost of your booking, as shown below.
Extenuating circumstances are excluded and will be charged at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub’s discretion.

Calendar days notice before the start date of the course	Refund applicable
29 calendar days or more	Full refund minus a £10 exc VAT administration fee
Between 15 and 28 calendar days (inclusive)	50% refund minus a £10 exc VAT administration fee
Between 1 and 14 calendar days (inclusive)	No refund will be given
Failure to attend	Treated as late cancellation and no refund given

In the event of an individual named on the booking form cannot attend, we will accept substitution of another suitable delegate on the condition that written notification of the substitution has been received by us prior to the course date.
If the individual named on the booking form is unable to attend and cannot or does not wish to transfer their place to another candidate, a percentage of the fee paid may be accepted as payment towards a place on the same or another course that takes place within 3 months following the originally booked event. The amount of the course fee transferred is displayed below.

Calendar days notice before the start date of the course	Fee to transfer to a new course
29 calendar days or more	No fee
Between 15 and 28 calendar days (inclusive)	50% of course fee
Between 1 and 14 calendar days (inclusive)	No transfer available. No refund given.
Failure to attend	Treated as late cancellation and no fee will be transferred

In the event of there being insufficient numbers booked onto a course, Dalby Forest Cycle Hub reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course.
In the event of cancellation of a course by Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, we will endeavour to inform all participants two weeks before the course is due to take place, although please be aware that this is not always possible. All course fees paid will be reimbursed in full, or the payment will be transferred in full to another Dalby Forest Cycle Hub course. Dalby Forest Cycle Hub shall not accept liability for any consequential loss and shall have no liability to reimburse any other costs that may have been incurred, including transport costs, accommodation etc.
It may be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, to change the content and timing of the programme, the date, the venue, or the tutor.

Course Provisions

Food and travel are the responsibility of the candidate.
Your bicycle and equipment are your own responsibility. We accept no responsibility for any damage/loss or theft of bicycles or other equipment, or injury to the candidate.

Extenuating Circumstances

If you are unable to attend any of the courses due to extenuating circumstances, you must inform Dalby Forest Cycle Hub in writing.
If you were unable to attend due to illness you must provide evidence in the form of a doctor’s note.

Force Majeure

Dalby Forest Cycle Hub shall not be liable to refund of fees or for any other penalty should courses be cancelled due to war, fire, strike lock-out, industrial action, tempest, accident, civil disturbance, closure of the forest by Forest England or any other cause whatsoever beyond their control.