Join MB7 for an introductory course and we’ll show you just how much fun mountain biking can be. Our tuition will ensure you gain a full grasp of the bike-handling techniques that will set you on your way to a seriously speedy mountain biking habit. You'll get the chance to tackle great trails at Glentress Forest with confidence and new skills. You wouldn't expect to race in a grand prix straight after passing your driving test, would you? We'll give you a great taster for the sport and stretch your limits, but only when you are comfortable with it. Add to this the safety net that is mb7 support and we will ensure you'll leave us hooked on mountain biking.

WHAT IS COVERED IN THE COURSE?

During the course, you will cover the following core skills (although our guides always adapt the sillabus to suit the group):

WHERE DOES IT TAKE PLACE?

Our one and two day courses take place at Glentress Forest, in the Scottish Borders. Glentress is 23 miles south of Edinburgh and is widely regarded as the UK’s finest ‘trail centre’. Glentress provides the perfect skills venue, with its variety of graded trails and purpose-built obstacles to learn core skills on. All of our tutors have intimate knowledge of Glentress, as all of our tutors have worked on the trails in Glentress. Map here. If you use a GPS, put postcode EH45 8NB to navigate to Glentress.

WHEN DO THE COURSES TAKE PLACE?

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE COURSE?

Our courses are always designed to be fun and action packed. You’ll find your skill set and confidence improving without you realising you were ‘studying’ skills. The safety and comfort of our clients is our no.1 priority and our expert tutors will never throw you in at the deep end. At the same time you will not be held back from pushing your limits in a controlled manner. As our courses advance, participants gain the skills and confidence to take on more and more challenging trails. Our intermediate courses are designed to take participants from taking on blue and red graded trails and after two days be comfortable taking on all red graded obstacles and taking on black graded trails including ‘mandatory air’!

HOW DO THE COURSES RUN?

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

The most important thing to bring is enthusiasm! In terms of equipment, you can bring your own well maintained bike or hire one of our performance ‘hardtails’. If you are unsure if your bike is suitable, it should be a mountain-specific bike with knobbly tyres and preferably with front suspension. Well built fully-rigid bikes are fine. As a guide of quality, if your bike is more than 5 years old, it should have cost you at least £400 or if you bike is under 5 years old, it should have cost you at least £250 to be generally suitable. If you are unsure about any of your equipment or need to arrange hire, please get in touch – the main consideration is that the bike is in good working order! Other equipment you will need to bring:

• A standard cycling helmet – NO HELMET = NO RIDE
• Comfortable sports clothing & spare layers including a wind/waterproof jacket
• Gloves, preferably cycling-specific
• A small rucksack to carry water and spare clothing
• Lunch - supplies can be bought on-site at the start of the day
• Recommended extras include protective glasses, snacks and simple spares including a spare inner tube, bike pump and multitool

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

A one-day course costs £65. A weekend course costs £115. If you would like to hire a performance hardtail mountain bike for the course, it costs £20 per day. We can arrange accommodation in a friendly local B&B at £30 per night.

WHAT ABOUT…

If you have any other questions, get in touch on 08706 093 096 or email ride@mb7.com.