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Dates of Forthcoming courses

New course dates and training to be announced very soon for March and April.   Please call for information.

 


Holiday in November 2009 with Youngs MTB Instruction at Switchbacks free coaching and 10% Discount.  We will take care of everything.  Limited places so first come first served!


The courses.

  • Level 1 - Basic. The aim of this course is to introduce the participant to the basic techniques required in off-road mountain biking. Completion of this course, will equip the participant with the skills necessary to successfully ride many of the permissible natural and purpose-built trails in the UK and Europe The course will develop the rider's ability and confidence and will also introduce and reinforce safety awareness.

  • Level 2 - Intermediate. The aim of this course is to develop existing skills and to introduce new ones. You will be tackling advanced rocky/technical cross country terrain. Completion of this course will equip the participant with the skills necessary to successfully ride the majority of natural cross country / purpose-built trails throughout the UK and Europe.
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  • Level 3 - Advanced. The aim of this course is to develop existing skills and to introduce new more advanced ones. You will be tackling advanced rocky/technical cross country terrain. Completion of this course will equip the participant with the skills necessary to and successfully ride the vast majority of natural cross country / purpose-built trails throughout the UK and Europe.

Level 1 & Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Qualifications.  These mountain bike leader / instructor qualifications were first introduced into the education sector. However, they are now widely used and recognised by independent mountain bike guides, mountain bike holiday companies, teachers, military personnel, police service, youth leaders, scout leaders etc. It is the only mountain biking award to have benefited from a recognised qualification, from the NVQ Awarding Body (A.B.C.)   

Night Riding.  We are now offering Night riding Classes, due to the nature of the riding the Instructor Student Ratio will be 1:2. USE Exposure lights can be provided for all clients.

During your 3 hour lesson you will be taught.

Safe and fast night riding as a group
Trail Repairs in the Dark
Route Planning
Night Navigation Tips and Skills
Hazard Awareness
Kit and Equipment

Each lesson will cover approx 10-15Miles. In the Outstanding Terrain around the Mourne Mountains, or Sherwood Pines. 

Please drop us an e mail so we can Tailor the Package to your needs 

COST

£ 25 Per Person.

 


Bike Hire

Youngs Mountain Bike Instruction offer a mountain bike rental service to all clients. We have a large selection of Hard tails and full suspension bikes at our Northern Ireland location. 

All Courses at Sherwood pines are under arrangement with Sherwood Pines Cycles. Models available from £300-£3000 Scott, Giant, Rocky Mountain to name but a few. 

Please note: Our hire bikes are used regularly and will not be in showroom condition. They are well maintained, safe and in good working order but may have a war wounds in the way of scratches and missing paint.

Hire Charges
Prices:
£10 Per Day Hard tail 
£25 Per Day Full Suspension.