2012 Mountain Biking Courses Peak Mountaineering offers a range of mountain biking opportunities to suit everyone from beginner to gnarly off road maestro. Our instructors are all fully qualified biking enthusiasts who live locally-so you can be guaranteed the best quality instruction and guiding. We know the Peak District has some of the best mountain biking in the world. Let us show you why!
Skills Courses Both our skills courses are based in the Peak District National Park because it’s got some fantastic terrain and brilliant circular rides for all abilities. On both courses our emphasis is always on lots of ‘doing’ rather than lots of talking simply because you learn quicker that way – and it’s more fun! If you don’t have your own bike that’s no problem – we can hire one to you for £20 per day.
1-Day Introductory Skills Our introductory skills course suits anyone who can ride a bike confidently on roads but hasn’t sampled the delights of off-road riding yet. We will cover lots of essential skills on terrain that gradually increases in difficulty to let your skills progress at a level that suits you. We match the ride to the fitness levels within the group but on this course rides will usually be around 15-20km in length. Skills covered will include: • • • • • • •
Safety and trail etiquette Basic bike maintenance and set up How to deal with simple mechanical problems on rides and issues to consider when choosing equipment. Introductory climbing and safe descending. Techniques for cornering safely Tackling trail obstacles such as tree roots and drop-offs. Finding information on suitable rides to continue your development
By the end of this course you will be confident to move your riding on and to plan and ride some routes under your own steam – or maybe move on to our intermediate course…. • • • • •
1 day Maximum Ratio 1:6 Cost £85 per person Non-residential Mountain bike hire available for £20 per day
2012 dates Sunday 29th April Saturday 16th June Saturday 28th July Sunday 16th September Saturday 17th November