An Intensive 3 hr Guided / Coached Session for Riders who would like extra time to improve and progress with the aim to ride more challenging features by the end of the session. We will refine technique and build confidence through practice and consolidation. We can also introduce aspects of MTB psychology. This session has 2 hrs of guiding / coaching with 1 hr of personal ride time.

Intro to Bike Park Duration:

2 hrs of coaching with an extra 1 hr of personal time at the end.

Ratio:

1:4

MANDATORY SKILL LEVEL

Riders MUST already 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. Riders must also be able to take on and clear the easy jumps and drops.

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. You should / can 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 at the Bike Park because this is private land for 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 very limited indoor space which MAY be in use by Riders on Performance Courses. There are NO toilets onsite, food or drink. Come prepared! Some areas of the park could be temporarily closed for performance courses or maintenance.

PLEASE ARRIVE at least 20 minutes AHEAD of your booked session as you need to complete the Acceptance of Risk Form and be given your access band. This form is available on our website to download, print and complete to bring with you. It MUST be read along with the Bike Park Code of Conduct.

BIKE AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

You must come with your own serviced and maintained bike. It must be suitable for the Bike Park and you must conduct an "M" Check (See M check on Youtube) before signing the Acceptance of Risk Form. Bike Helmets are Mandatory and we recommend you also wear other Protective Equipment appropriate for your skill level. We do not supply Bikes OR Protective Equipment.

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.

2 hr coached session with 1 hr of extra personal ride time

Ratio 1:4

Cost £100

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 GoMTB 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, GoMTB Level 3 and British Cycling Fundamentals of Leadership award.

You can be assured that any coach we use for our courses will be of a very high calibre.