Introduction to Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking Swindon's Introduction to Mountain Biking.

Whilst it might lack actual mountains, the local Swindon area still provides some great places to explore on a mountain bike and this course will teach you how to discover, ride and enjoy off-road routes that’ll take you through some stunning countryside.

Whether you’re a total novice who yearns to explore, someone who has owned a mountain bike for a while but wants to get more out of it or you want to learn how to take the kids on an adventure safely, this course is for you.

Led by a qualified mountain bike instructor, all the basic skills required to maximise your enjoyment of local tracks and trails on a mountain bike are covered, including:

• Pre-ride bike safety checks
• Basic riding position
• Use of gears
• Descents
• Ascents
• Front wheel lifts
• Rights of way – where you can and cannot cycle off-road, and courtesy to others
• What equipment to carry on the trail
• Basic maintenance & repairs (fixing broken chain, repairing a puncture)
• Q&A and Advice

Open to all aged 16 or over, the course will start/end at Barbury Castle and last around 5-6 hours (finishing between 3 and 4pm).

All you need is a well-maintained mountain bike, a helmet and a few basics.

No previous skills (other than being able to ride a bike!) are necessary and no-one will get left behind.

Everything else, including specialist equipment, is provided by the instructor.

The cost of the course is £15 to MB Swindon club members and £20 to non-members.

Places must be pre-booked, please follow the link below to the MBS website for further information and booking. 

NB. The course for Saturday, 25 June is for LADIES ONLY.