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by taz0759 Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:40 pm
Typical I had enroled at a skills course at Dalby tomos and look at the weather hope its drier tomos as the centre has said the course is still on!!
by taz0759 Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:46 pm
Really enjoyed the skills course!! They are running a more advanced level in Aug if anyone fancies it!!

by GOLDGPR Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:51 am
What did the beginners course cover and could i ask how much it was?

Graham

by taz0759 Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:05 am
GOLDGPR wrote:What did the beginners course cover and could i ask how much it was?

Graham


Hi it covered tight turns on hills, climbing rocky surfaces, downhills, small jumps and lots more it was £69 for 6 hours training. It is dependent on groups ability but very worthwhile!

by taz0759 Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:09 pm
taz0759 wrote:
GOLDGPR wrote:What did the beginners course cover and could i ask how much it was?

Graham


Hi it covered tight turns on hills, climbing rocky surfaces, downhills, small jumps and lots more it was £69 for 6 hours training. It is dependent on groups ability but very worthwhile!


Found official course spec..
Mountain bike preparation (safety checks)

Riding position.

Correct use of gears.

Braking (efficiently and safely)

Cornering techniques

Climbing techniques

Descending techniques

Single Track techniques

Drop offs.

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