Personal Skills training for Mountain Bike Leaders - Whilst not actually a qualification this course has been designed to develop your bike handling skills in order for you to progress from the TCL award to the MBL award.

This course has been designed for those riders who would like to come along and work on the 4 core skills. Many of our experienced SMBLA course candidates have commented on the fact that they would have benefited immensly from learning these skills when they first started mountain biking.

This course is aimed at those riders who are already competent in the 4 core skills and are ready to take their mountain biking to the next level. Techniques required for drop offs, berms and tight single track trails are all coached using helmet cam and video feedback and analysis.

Working on a maximun ratio of 1:6 these 2 day courses will run from one of our fantastic venues in the Lake District with some of the most experienced coaches in the country with the aim to take your trail riding to the next level.

This is a course that does exactly what it says, it is a chance for you to completly strip your OWN bike and build it back up again using our extensive knowledge and experience to assist you. All our tutors are minimum Cytech Level 2 qualified and have worked in the industry for many years.

Why a womens only course? From past experience on our skills courses we have found some women prefer to learn in a more 'supportive' all girls environment.. Read on for more.

Want a place on the podium? Tired of carrying your bike on gnarly trail sections? Skill level doesn't match your fitness and stamina? This course is for you...

Whilst at Whinlatter kids from ages 6-14 can now take the opportunity to come along on our hour long 'Junior Skills' courses.

These courses are tailored for the younger rider and the cost of £10 includes bike hire and coaching from our experienced and enthusiastic guides / coaches.