Beginner Mountain Bike Lessons

Climb on board for a beginners mountain bike lessons.

So you've bought the bike and safety gear and you're ready to go but you're not quite sure what to do next? Our beginners courses are a fun way to build your confidence and improve your bike skills. You will come away from the session with lots of new information and skills that would normally take years to build up.

Key Points

Bike setup 
Attack Position
Balance Skills
Gear usage
Track stands
Braking techniques
Front wheel lift
Rear wheel lift
Question and answer sessions.

Terrain

The terrain will be predominantly wider tracks with some single track riding after the skills.

Fitness

Participants require a basic level of fitness. However, during the course there are frequent breaks to accommodate questions and answers. So the training day will not be physically demanding at all.

Bike

If you haven't yet bought a bike then you can hire one from us at a cost of €30, just mention when booking. Otherwise a suitable mountain bike with working brakes and gears. Suspension is not essential.

Equipment

It is important to wrap up warm on the day and some light rain gear is advisable. Avoid cotton t-shirts, hoodies and wearing loose baggy clothes because they flap in the wind and snag both on the bike. Helmets are essential. Read more here.

Duration

The course lasts three hours.

Cost

€50 per person.

€40 for members of any mountain bike club (please bring your licence as proof).

Booking

Go to the calendar and pick a date that suits you, then contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call us on the numbers at the bottom of the page.