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Level three Trail Riding –
for those wanting to ride red and black trails..
This is a one day course, designed to develop your mountain bike skills so you can start to tackle the harder Mountain Bike trails. The course will allow you to develop your existing skills and re-enforce the techniques needed to ride these gnarly routes, including: steep descents and bigger drop off’s, choice of line and riding over harder obstacles. The course also aims to inform you about riding safely so you enjoy the sport (please see equipment list below, for equipment you will need for the course).

Pre entry requirements
You will needs to be happy riding blue graded or moderate single track (experience of some easier red trails is beneficial but not a mandatory) and competence with the techniques covered in the level two course. (Click here for level two course)

Example of course itinerary
Introductions
Techniques (descending, drop off’s, obstacles and line choice.)
Single track ride
Lunch
Safety
Single track ride
Question and answer session
Review and close

Equipment List
Bike
Helmet
Gloves
Glasses
Waterproof jacket
Warm clothing
Drink for during ride (non fizzy, must be carried)
Small rucsac
Medication
Food and drink for whole day

Level three Wild Country – for those wanting the real adventure.
This is a two day course, designed to develop your mountain bike skills so you can feel happier heading into the hills and mountains. The course will allow you to develop your existing skills and re-enforce the techniques needed to ride in these exposed areas, including: steep descents and bigger drop off’s, choice of line and riding over harder obstacles; also navigation, to help you get where you’re going. The course also aims to inform you about riding safely in the mountains and what extra you may need to carry (please see equipment list below, for equipment you will need for the course).

Pre entry requirements
You will needs to be happy riding blue graded or moderate single track (experience of some easier red trails or wild country rides is beneficial but not a mandatory) and competence with the techniques covered in the level two course. (Click here for level two course)

Example of course itinerary (nb. this course may be run as residential or non residential)
Day one:-
Introductions
Techniques (descending, drop off’s, obstacles and line choice.)
Single track ride
Lunch
Navigation (mainly indoor, with some outdoor)
Safety
Day two:-
Day ride (will include navigation practice and mountain bike techniques)
Questions and answer session
Review and close

Equipment List
Bike
Cycle computer
Bike repair tools & spare tubes
Helmet
Hat to fit under helmet
Gloves
Glasses
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Warm clothing
Spare clothing
Drink for during ride (non fizzy, must be carried)
Small rucsac, to carry everything (not more than 30 litres!)
Medication
Food and drink for each day (to be carried on day two)

(for residential course, evening meal and breakfast can be provided)