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Cycle Instruction Courses
MIAS level 1, 2 and 3 courses
Sherwood Pines Cycles in partnership with Youngs Mountain Bike Instruction now offer mountain bike instruction courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists
The courses.
- Level 1 - Basic. The aim of this course is to introduce the participant to the basic techniques required in off-road mountain biking. Completion of this course, will equip the participant with the skills necessary to successfully ride many of the permissible natural and purpose-built trails in the UK and Europe The course will develop the rider's ability and confidence and will also introduce and reinforce safety awareness.
- Level 2 - Intermediate. The aim of this course is to develop existing skills and to introduce new ones. You will be tackling advanced rocky/technical cross country terrain. Completion of this course will equip the participant with the skills necessary to successfully ride the majority of natural cross country / purpose-built trails throughout the UK and Europe.
- Level 3 - Advanced. The aim of this course is to develop existing skills and to introduce new more advanced ones. You will be tackling advanced rocky/technical cross country terrain. Completion of this course will equip the participant with the skills necessary to and successfully ride the vast majority of natural cross country / purpose-built trails throughout the UK and Europe.
The instructor.
You will be instructed on the day by one of our trained MIAS Mountain bike instructors, insuring that you get the best guidance possible. All our guides have been taught by Dave Youngs, a qualified mountain bike coach, Dave is the MIAS provider. He has mountain biked extensively world wide, as the group leader, organising and participating in numerous expeditions and also holds the following relevant qualifications -
- Mountain Leader
- Map Reading Instructor (Courses available)
- N.V.Q. Assessors Certificate (City & Guilds)
- First Aid Instructor
- BIT Method of Instruction
Dave has been teaching for the last 15 years to a wide variety of the general public, from beginner to advanced levels.
Early in 2007, after extensive research, Northern Ireland and Sherwood Pines were found wanting in qualified Mountain Bike guides and basic skills courses. Dave, along with MIAS, took up this new venture to become the NI and Sherwood pines provider.
"All our candidates will receive first class instruction at a great location"Level 1 - Basic
The aim of this course is to introduce the participant to the basic techniques required in off-road mountain biking. Completion of this course, will equip the participant with the skills necessary to successfully ride many of the permissible natural and purpose-built trails in the UK and Europe.
The course will develop the rider's ability and confidence and will also introduce and reinforce safety awareness.
What experience you will need...
No off-road experience is necessary. Throughout this course, you will benefit from first-class instruction by a qualified mountain bike instructor, developing your skills alongside people at a similar level and great off- road riding at this excellent venue.
Your fitness level...
Off-road riding is by its very nature is more demanding than, say, riding along a canal or road. You will need a basic level of fitness which can be gained by a few aerobic work-outs per week on the run-up to the course: riding outdoors, stationary bike or spinning classes are perfect. Remember riding a bike develops specific muscle groups over a specific range which other forms of aerobic work-outs might not. If you are unsure of your fitness levels please contact us, we are always happy to help. This said, by their nature, the courses are instruction orientated where techniques are demonstrated and explained in detail; all participants will then attempt and re-attempt the techniques to optimise individual skill levels.
What you will learn...
The course will cover the following, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere :-
- Mountain bike preparation (safety checks)
- Riding position.
- Correct use of gears.
- Braking (efficiently and safely)
- Cornering techniques
- Climbing techniques
- Descending techniques
- Single Track riding techniques
- Drop offs.
On the Day...
Skill courses start at 10am and finish at approx. 4.00pm. They are a great way of getting started in mountain biking and improving mountain-biking skills.
Your Bike...
Any well serviced mountain bike with off road tyres will be adequate but front suspension would be an advantage.
Cycles are available to hire from the shop should you so wish.
Further details/directions, will be emailed on receipt of your booking.
Please check course dates for availability.
Level 2 - Intermediate
The aim of this course is to develop existing skills and to introduce new ones. You will be tackling advanced rocky/technical cross country terrain. Completion of this course will equip the participant with the skills necessary to successfully ride the majority of natural cross country / purpose-built trails throughout the UK and Europe.
What experience you will need...
It is strongly recommended that candidates first attend the Beginner Course. The intermediate course is aimed at people who have experience of riding some technical terrain and single track routes in the UK but are keen to improve their skills.
Throughout this course, you will benefit from first-class instruction by a qualified mountain bike instructor, developing your skills alongside people at a similar level and great off- road riding at this excellent venue.
Your fitness level...
This course takes place on advanced rocky/technical cross-country terrain. It is demanding and requires levels of fitness that will enable the rider to climb for longer periods of sustained effort (up to 10-15 mins of climbing).
This said, by their nature, the courses are instruction orientated where techniques are demonstrated and explained in detail; all participants will then attempt and re-attempt the techniques to optimise individual skill levels.
On the day...
Course starts at 10.00am and finishes at 4.00pm (approx)
What you will learn...
The aims of this course are to reinforce and develop the skills previously learned on the Beginner course, or develop existing skills. The course will also cover the following advanced techniques:-
- Mountain bike preparation (safety checks)
- Steep descents
- Slow drop-off up to ½ meter high
- Faster drop-offs at speed
- Climbing and descending in advanced rocky / stepped terrain
- Faster Cornering techniques
- Riding single track at speed
Your bike...
Any well serviced mountain bike with off road tyres will be adequate but front suspension would be an advantage.
Cycles are available to hire from the shop should you so wish.
Further details/directions, will be emailed on receipt of your booking.
Please check course dates for availability.
Level 3 - Advanced
The aim of this course is to develop existing skills and to introduce new more advanced ones. You will be tackling advanced rocky/technical cross country terrain. Completion of this course will equip the participant with the skills necessary to and successfully ride the vast majority of natural cross country / purpose-built trails throughout the UK and Europe.
What experience you will need...
It is strongly recommended that candidates first attend the Beginner and Intermediate Courses or have experience of technical single track climbs and descents. Throughout this course, you will benefit from first-class instruction by a qualified mountain bike instructor, developing your skills alongside people at a similar level and great off- road riding at this excellent venue.
Your fitness level...
This course takes place on advanced rocky/technical cross country terrain. It is demanding and requires levels of fitness, which will enable the rider to climb for longer periods of sustained effort (up to 15-20 mins of climbing).
This said, by their nature, the courses are instruction orientated where techniques are demonstrated and explained in detail; all participants will then attempt and re-attempt the techniques to optimise individual skill levels.
What you will learn...
The aims of this course are to reinforce and develop the skills previously learned on the Beginner/Intermediate courses, and will also cover the following advanced techniques:-
- Mountain bike preparation (safety checks)
- Steep technical descents
- Slow drop-off more than ½ meter high
- Faster drop-offs at speed
- Climbing and descending in advanced rocky / stepped terrain
- Faster Cornering techniques
- Riding single track at speed
- Advanced negative riding position (descents)
- Advanced positive riding position (ascents)
On the day...
Course starts at 10am and finishes at approx. 4.00pm.
Your bike...
It is recommended your bike be fitted with suspesion forks with at least 100mm of travel and off road tyres. A quality full suspension bike would be an advantage, but by no means essential.
Pricing
One on one tuition or group courses are available, with prices starting from £49 per person as part of a six person booking including lunch. For smaller groups and individual tutorage please contact us for more information.
Quick overview
Here are some quick introductory videos to show both Dave and some of the elements he will help you master.
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