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 has been introduced with beginners in mind and concentrates on the technically correct way to perform the core skills required to become a competent rider. The course has also been designed for those riders who feel they would benefit from going back to basics in order to progress their riding or improve their confidence. Cyclewise Core Skills is also an ideal course for those mountain bikers who may be looking at completing one of our SMBLA Leader awards in the future but are not sure about their own personal skills.

So what are the Core Skills ?
Weight shift and the cone of movement- If you don't move you will fall off, this is where riding starts.
Trackstands -The ability to balance, the most important skill to learn when it comes to riding a mountain bike.
Manual Front Wheel Lifts -The ability to lift the front wheel over an obstacle using body position and weight shift.
Power assisted Front wheel Lifts -The ability to lift the front wheel at slow speed over an obstacle whilst climbing.
Rear Wheel Lifts -The ability to lift the rear wheel over an obstacle.
As well as the 4 core skills we give you a thorough break down and understanding of Climbing & Descending and Breaking.

Once you have got to grips with the techniques you will be given the opportunity to transfer these skills to the trail under the guidance of our expert coaches. Using video feedback we will show you where you are going wrong and right and show you how much more you can get from your biking with these skills in place.

Course Cost:£120
Course Venue:Whinlatter Forest Park

We also offer a 1 Day Core Skills Course for those beginners who would just like to come along and learn about the Core Skills before actually putting them into practice out on the trail.

Course Cost:£60
Course Venue:Whinlatter Forest Park

Core Skills Dates 2008
May 24th - 25th Full
June 14th - 15th Full
June 28th - 29th Full
July 26th - 27th Full
July 30th - 31st Full
August 23rd - 24th 2 places remaining
September 27th - 28th Full
November 1st - 2nd 6 places remaining


1 Day Core Skills Dates 2008
July 13th Full
October 12th 3 places remaining
November 9th 6 places remaining

For more in formation about our 'Cyclewise Core Skills' course please do get in touch.