This Sunday Session (with LIMITED Spaces) is running for riders who have already attended the 2 Days Midweek INTRO Academy and are looking for some more top coaching and quality ride time. You MUST book the Sunday IMMEDIATELY after your 2 Day Course.
Join us at Sender Bike Park, Rothiemurchus, Aviemore
SKILL restrictions apply. For further information, please scroll down for Description, Need to Know and Rates and Dates..
This Sunday Session (with LIMITED Spaces) is running for riders who have already attended the 2 Days Midweek INTRO Academy and are looking for some more top coaching and quality ride time. You MUST book the Sunday IMMEDIATELY after your 2 Day Course.
Intro to Bike Park Duration:
1 hr 15 mins of coaching with an extra 45 mins of personal time at the end.
Ratio:
1:6
MANDATORY SKILL LEVEL - Riders should 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.
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
The Car Park at the Bike Park is PRIVATE and owned by the Tennis Club. You CANNOT DROP OFF or PARK at the Bike Park.
YOU MUST 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 which also has toilets. Both are only a 2 - 5 minute walk / cycle.
There is limited indoor space onsite. There are NO toilets onsite, food or drink. Come prepared! Some areas of the bike park could be temporarily closed for performance courses, maintenance or due to inclement weather.
PLEASE ARRIVE 20 minutes ahead of your booked session and be ready to ride. You will have an Acceptance of Risk Waiver to complete which takes 5 minutes. 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 and no refund at this stage will be available. We are NOT mechanics and cannot fix your bike onsite.
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 the SUNDAY SESSION is £20 / Person
1 Hr 15 mins session with 45 mins of extra personal ride time
Ratio 1:6
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. 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.