Electric Bike 1 Day Core Skills

The Cyclewise Electric Bike 1-Day Core Skills Course is a comprehensive program designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in handling electric bikes (e-bikes). Tailored for riders of varying skill levels, this course explores the unique dynamics and features of electric bicycles. Participants engage in practical sessions covering topics such as e-bike controls, battery management, and understanding the nuances of electric assistance. The course also includes on-trail experiences, allowing riders to gain confidence in handling e-bikes in real-world scenarios. Certified coaches at Cyclewise, guide participants through the nuances of e-bike technology, ensuring a thorough understanding of both the mechanical and electrical components. Whether participants are new to electric bikes or seasoned riders seeking to optimise their e-biking experience, the Electric Bike 1 Day Core Skills Course equips them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of electric cycling with confidence and proficiency.

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Course Content

Morning:

Bike Set Up – Getting the bike to work for you, looking at saddle, suspension and brake set up.

Weight Shift and the Cone of Movement – The bike moves, not you! Allowing freedom of movement is where riding really starts.

Braking–Most trail accidents we see at our Whinlatter trail centre are because of poor braking. With extra weight on an e-bike, it is absolutely critical that the knowledge of how and when to brake is 100% understood. This super powerful session is a game changer and a real highlight of the course.

Manual Front Wheel Lifts – The ability to lift the front wheel over an obstacle using body position and weight shift.

Afternoon:

Climbing–“Going up is the new going down” and the e-bike has changed climbing forever. For many, what was a dread of the sport is now sheer joy and exhilarating. Battery management, body positioning, line choice combined with the power of the e-bike are all aspects covered on this course.

Descending–The feeling of being free and fully in control of your bike whilst floating downhill is one of the best buzzes from biking. Many never feel this and are often at the other end of the spectrum, riding scared, stiff and with zero confidence. Almost waiting for it to go wrong! This course will break down descending into the individual elements and then combine them offering the ultimate descending confidence.

We also offer an Advanced Electric Bike Maintenance Course and Electric Bike Guided Rides. These rides usually run the day after our e-bike core skills course. This gives you the opportunity to take your new techniques out onto the natural terrain in the safe and capable hands of our experienced guides.

Instructor Ratio: 1:6 maximum – we keep our training ratios low to ensure our tutor can spend the time required with each person on the course.
Course Cost: £130
Course Venue: Whinlatter Forest Park

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If you would like to find out more about our Electric Bike 1 Day Core Skills Course please contact us or e-mail [email protected] We will be very happy to help.

Electric Bike 1 Day Core Skills Review

Below is a video of Andrew giving his great feedback about the course. Even the weather didn’t spoil his fun!