One of our most popular courses and the 4 most important skills you can ever learn when it come to MTBing. 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 SMBLA 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'.

Core Skills Course

Our Core Skills course has been introduced with both beginners and more experienced rider in mind. The course concentrates on the technically correct way to perform the core skills required to become a more competent and confident rider. Our Cyclewise Core Skills is also an ideal course for those mountain bikers who may be looking at completing one of our SMBLA Leader awards in the future but are not sure about their own personal skills.

So what are the Core Skills ?

Weight shift and the cone of movement- If you don't move you will fall off, this is where riding starts.
Trackstands -The ability to balance, the most important skill to learn when it comes to riding a mountain bike.
Manual front wheel lifts -The ability to lift the front wheel over an obstacle using body position and weight shift.
Power assisted front wheel lifts -The ability to lift the front wheel at slow speed over an obstacle whilst climbing.
Rear wheel lifts -The ability to lift the rear wheel over an obstacle.
As well as the 4 core skills we give you a thorough break down and understanding of Climbing, Descending and Braking.

Once you have got to grips with the techniques you will be given the opportunity to transfer these skills to the trail on day 2 under the guidance of our expert coaches. Using video feedback we will show you where you are going wrong and right and show you how much more you can get from your biking with these skills in place.

Instructor Ratio: 1:6 max
Course Cost: £140 (2 days)
Course Venue: Whinlatter
When you come along on a Cyclewise course you will be given a voucher that entitles you to 10% off shop purchases for the duration of your course and 10% off your next course booking. (excludes SMBLA Assessments)

All the course information will be sent to you via e-mail once we have received your online booking form. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the course, we will be very happy to help.

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1 Day Core Skills Course

This course is for those beginners who would just like to come along and learn the Core Skills techniques.

Instructor Ratio: 1:6 max
Course Cost: £80
Course Venue: Whinlatter
When you come along on a Cyclewise course you will be given a voucher that entitles you to 10% off shop purchases made for the duration of your course and 10% off your next course booking. (excludes SMBLA Assessments)

All the course information will be sent to you via e-mail once we have received your online booking form. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the course, we will be very happy to help.