Mountain Biking

Build bike handling confidence with new skills and explore some classic trails.

Mountain biking is the fastest growing sport in the UK. A session on mountain bikes is a great way to build skills and confidence whether new to biking or already experienced. You will start with games and skills in a practice area before heading off to explore some of the amazing local trails.

You'll build skills and knowledge in body positioning on the bike, speed control, handling corners and line choices.

Quick Info

TIMINGS

09:30 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:30

YOUNGEST AGE

Minimum 8 years

INCLUDED

Expert instruction
Bike hire + Helmets available for hire

YOU'LL NEED

Outdoor clothes which will get dirty
Waterproofs
Gloves
Drink
Change of Clothes

What do you need to know about Mountain Biking?

Everyone likes to ride bikes. The sessions are flexible to suit yours needs and routes will be chosen to suit the groups ability and age. You will explore Keswicks mountain bike centre at Whinlatter Forest under the watchful and expert instruction of one of our guides.

 We can guarantee that everyone will gain some new bike handling techniques whilst enjoying this exhilarating activity.


LOGISTICS
  • The meeting point is in at the bike shop - Cyclewise
  • Please travel in as few cars as possible.
  • There are toilets available at the Whinlatter visitors centre.
  • Your instructor will meet you at the venue.
  • Full joining instructions available on booking your place.

Add some more adventure to your day.

Canoeing

Ghyll Scrambling

Rock Climbing

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