Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Course

Elevate Your Mountain Biking Skills

Are you ready to elevate your mountain biking skills and gain confidence on the trails? Join us for the Cyclewise 2-Day Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Course at Whinlatter in Keswick. This specialized program, designed exclusively for female cyclists, will empower you with essential skills for a more enjoyable and confident riding experience.

Why Choose Our Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Course?

Our 2-Day Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Course focuses on building core skills and enhancing your riding abilities in a supportive and inclusive environment. Over the course of two days, you’ll explore various aspects of mountain biking:

Bike Handling

Firstly, master the fundamentals of bike control and maneuverability to improve your riding precision. Effective bike handling is crucial for navigating diverse trail conditions.

Body Positioning

Secondly, learn the correct body posture to achieve better stability and balance while riding. Proper body positioning enhances your control and confidence on the bike.

Terrain Navigation

Additionally, gain techniques for effective riding on diverse terrains. This will help you handle different trail conditions with ease and adapt to various challenges.

Led by expert coaches, this course caters specifically to the unique needs of female riders. You will receive personalized instruction to enhance both your technical skills and psychological confidence.

Core Skills Covered

Throughout the course, we will focus on several key skills to elevate your riding:

Bike Cone of Movement

Learn how to control your bike’s movement and become adept at maneuvering it with precision. Mastering this skill is fundamental to effective bike handling.

Track Stands

Develop the essential skill of balancing on your bike to maintain control in challenging situations. Track stands are crucial for technical trail sections.

Manual Front Wheel Lifts

Master the technique of lifting the front wheel over obstacles using body position and weight shift. This skill will help you navigate tricky terrain more smoothly.

Power-Assisted Front Wheel Lifts

Improve your ability to lift the front wheel over obstacles while climbing at slow speeds. This technique is vital for maintaining momentum on steep climbs.

Rear Wheel Lifts

Learn to lift the rear wheel over obstacles for smoother navigation through tricky sections of the trail. Rear wheel lifts enhance your overall trail riding experience.

Course Content Includes

Our course offers a comprehensive curriculum to cover all essential aspects of mountain biking:

Bike Set-Up

Optimize your bike’s saddle, suspension, and brakes for maximum comfort and performance. Proper bike set-up is the foundation for effective riding.

Weight Shift & Cone of Movement

Understand how shifting your weight affects stability and control on the bike. This knowledge is crucial for maintaining balance and handling different terrains.

Climbing, Descending, and Braking

Gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for effective climbing, descending, and braking techniques. Mastering these skills will significantly improve your riding experience.

The Quercus Challenge

Apply and refine the skills learned during the morning sessions through practical challenges on the trails. This hands-on approach ensures that you can implement what you’ve learned in real-world situations.

Applying Skills on Day 2

On the second day, you will have the opportunity to apply these skills on the trails with expert guidance from our MTB coaches. We use video feedback to highlight areas for improvement and celebrate your progress.

Join Us at Whinlatter in Keswick

Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Keswick while enhancing your mountain biking skills. Our nurturing environment ensures you leave with increased confidence, improved skills, and new friendships.

Book Your Spot Today!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to advance your mountain biking skills. Reserve your place in the Cyclewise 2-Day Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Course now and take the next step in your cycling journey.