One of our most popular courses and the 4 most important skills you can ever learn when it comes to Mountain Biking. Become a better rider, bursting with confidence, new techniques and the control to handle the most difficult of terrain with ease. Many of our very experienced Leadership Course candidates have commented on the fact that they would have benefited immensely from learning these skills when they first started mountain biking, so why not join us and go 'back to basics'.

This course is aimed at those riders who are already competent in the four Core Skills and are ready to take their mountain biking to the next level. Using video feedback and analysis, we will teach you to skim the rough stuff, ride drops like they don't exist, rail berms and clear obstacles using our purpose-built coaching trail.

Why a women-only course? From past experience on our skills courses, we have found some women prefer to learn in a more 'supportive' all-girl environment. Read more for further information about our testosterone-free courses!

Delivered from our classroom at Whinlatter, we aim to save you money by showing you just how easy bike maintenance really is. We offer 2 different courses to suit all abilities and requirements. Whether you just want to learn the basics or build on the knowledge you already have, we have a course for you.

At Cyclewise we can offer Private Bespoke Coaching for groups or individuals of all ages (under 18's must be accompanied by an adult)

The option of Private Coaching gives our clients the chance to come along and have a coach at their disposal for a full day. Upon booking we will ask you what you would like to get out of the coaching session and find out a little about your previous experiences so that we can tailor the course to meet your specific requirements.

The team at Cyclewise are dedicated to promoting cycling for all. Our Family Skills sessions are aimed at all members of the family from age 8 to 80! and are available to book during the school holidays. These 3-hour-long private sessions for up to 6 will cater for your individual group's needs. Our coaches/tutors will be able to show you techniques to keep you riding and smiling with the emphasis being on fun for all the family.

NEW for 2012

For those who are relatively new to mountain biking or who are nervous about leaving the comfort and safety of the trail centre environment, this course is designed to help you make the next step with confidence.

NEW for 2012

The biggest, highest, longest and hardest 2 days of riding that Cyclewise and the Lakes have to offer. Not for the fainthearted, these guided days will give you the opportunity to tick off some of the Lakeland classics while in the company of some of the most experienced MTB guides in the UK. The rides are designed for those who have already completed a minimum of our Cyclewise Core Skills course and are now proficient in all of those techniques PLUS have a great fitness level and a sense of adventure to match.

Using our own purpose-built 'Cyclewise Coaching Trail', we will get you Pumping and Jumping like never before. This course is not for the faint-hearted and will be an adrenaline-pumping day to remember. We definitely recommend that you have attended a Core Skills or Leadership course as a prerequisite.

For many riders it seems that it is good luck rather than good judgment that is keeping you from doing yourself some real damage whilst riding table tops and doubles. We can help in two ways, great coaching & video feedback.

New for 2012

The C2C is one of the most popular UK charity bike rides with over 30,000 riders undertaking the challenge each year. The actual route passes our Cyclewise Whinlatter shop and unfortunately we continually see and meet riders/groups who are very ill-prepared, mechanically challenged and are quickly losing their motivation when they are not even half way through day one!!!! This course is designed for anyone who is planning to attempt the C2C or any other UK charity road challenge and especially those who may be in charge of a group and feel that they and their group would benefit from the expertise and knowledge that Cyclewise can offer.