INTRO Sender Kids Mountain Bike Academy: Saturday 9.30 am to 11.30 am. 4 session block booking through 2nd / 9th / 16th / 23rd November
- Book the 9.30 am Session for Mixed Ability Riders - Beginner to Intermediate
- Book the 11.00 am Session ONLY IF riders can ALREADY ride small jumps and drops (Intermediate Riders with good bike fitness.
KIDS ACADEMY DURATION:
Block of 4 Sessions = £100 - 1.5 hrs Coaching with extra 30 minutes of personal time.
MANDATORY SKILL LEVEL - Riders should be able to pedal standing up out of the saddle (with the saddle fully down) and coast (stand up and roll with pedals in neutral / flat position) to make the most of this session.
Goal for our 2nd Block of Sessions: Form 2 groups of 6 according to ABILITY (possibly also age). Continue building strong foundations for Jumping, dropping and general bike handling. We hope to alternate coaching weekends at the bike park with "On local trail" sessions where we will apply new skills to the hills where this is relevant and viable. The Go MTB Programme may become part of ongoing rider development and participants will need to purchase Log Books if they decide to participate in the scheme.
BIKE AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must come with your own Mountain Bike suitable for the Bike Park and a High Quality Bike Helmet. Gloves and knee pads are recommended and you are welcome to wear more PPE if you like. You will also need food and drink and appropriate clothing for the weather. Flat Pedals (Not clipless) are mandatory.
PRE RIDE INFORMATION
You CANNOT park or DROP Riders off at the Bike Park because this is private land owned by the Tennis Club. PLEASE use the WOODLAND Car Park (Near the visitor Centre). Across the road is The BARN Coffee shop and Toilets. Alternatively you can park at the FISHERY (closer to Aviemore) which also has toilets. Both are a 2 - 5 minute walk / cycle.
There is limited indoor space. There are NO toilets onsite, food or drink. Come prepared! Some areas of the park could be temporarily closed for performance courses, maintenance or due to inclement weather.
PLEASE ARRIVE and be ready to ride 10 minutes ahead of your booked session. Booking forms will be sent out which must be completed well in advance of your first session. You must have prechecked that your mountain bike is fit for purpose. There will not be time to fix individual problems if an "M" check finds issues. Issues may cause you to miss all or part of the session. We are NOT mechanics.
Please read the T's and C's here
On rare occasions we may need to close the Bike Park at very short notice. This may be AFTER you have begun your journey to us OR even during a session. Please take out the appropriate insurance cover to mitigate any losses. Please follow our Facebook Page to be alerted to any changes.
Cost of 4 Session Block Booking £100 - Includes £15 Bike Park entry each week - Coaching £10!
Aim is alternate weeks and the Bike Park or Local Trails.
Block 2: 2nd / 9th / 16th / 23rd November
- Book the 9.30 am Session for Mixed Ability Riders - Beginner to Intermediate
- Book the 11.00 am Session ONLY IF riders can ALREADY ride small jumps and drops (Intermediate Riders with good bike fitness)
Sender Bike Park Designer and Builder is also the company director, Scott Muir is one of the most experienced MTN and MTB Guides and Coaches in the country holding the WMCI Award along with months of Performance Coaching experience at the National Centre Glenmore Lodge. He was a UK Red Bull Athlete. He has a Bed Honours Degree in Physical Education, holds the British Cycling Activity Coach Award, BMBLA 3 - MIAS 3 - MBCUK L3 Trained. In addition he can deliver Go MTB Level 5. He a is a Trainee and Associate member of the Association of British Mountain Bike Guides and Association of Mountaineering Instructors.
He is joined by his son Creag Muir who is an athlete with World Cup Experience. Holder of BC Activity Coach Award, Go MTB Level 3, British Cycling Fundamentals of Leadership award and BC Level 2 Trained.
You can be assured that any other coach we use for our courses will be of a very high calibre.
