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.
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.
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
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
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
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...
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
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.
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 |
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 |
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