Mountain Bike Skills Training is one of the fastest growing areas in sports coaching. Surrey Hills All Terrain have been at the forefront of developing MTB skills coaching. Training is underpinned by the most progressive and advanced skills coaching system available that is the product of over ten years development by one of the UK's foremost MTB skills coaches.

You'll be introduced to a skills development system that is taking the mountain bike world by storm. This skills development system is endorsed not only by the the CTC, , the National Cyclists' Organisation ,but top riders and only the very best in the field of MTB skills training.

Surrey Hills All Terrain MTB are the longest standing approved provider of this mountain bike skills training system in the South of England. It is as a result of our understanding and role in the development of the system that Surrey Hills All Terrain MTB are one of only two providers in the UK accredited with training not only riders but also the next generation of Mountain Bike Instructors.

We'll introduce you not only to the 'How to' but the 'why to' and train not just your body but your mind.

In short where others may show you some tricks we will give you the magic

Whether you a rider new to the sport, a relatively frequent rider who feels that they are not getting the most out of their riding or an experienced rider looking to push your riding to a new level we have a skills coaching course that will fit the bill.

Whatever your level of ability our qualified instructors will take your mountain biking to new levels as you learn to understand your bike and how to be master of it rather than be a passenger.

1-2-1 Instruction

For the most tailored and individually focused MTB skills training session 1-2-1 instruction is a popular choice. Sessions can be arranged any day of the week at a time to suit you. If you are looking for the fast track to mastering single track look no further. All 1-2-1 instruction is delivered by Senior Instructors who have earned that badge by delivering over 1000 hours of instruction to riders of all levels and have a keen analytical eye and depth of understanding that comes only with time and experience. If its a general boost to your riding, mastering a particular trail feature or a certain technique then we'll be able to help. Whether you are preparing for an event, starting from scratch, recovering lost confidence, looking to smash through a glass ceiling in your riding, or just want to ride with more flow and ease let us help unlock your potential.

•  A tailored and individual service

•  Progressive and structured training

•  Covering both the physical and psychological aspects of riding, Training both the mind and the body

Duration : Any (2 Hours Minimum)

Cost: £50 per hour

Dates: Any day , Any Time

Add additional riders to a maximum of 4 riders for £10 per hour per additional rider

Skills Builder Sessions - Open Group

Our open group coaching sessions - Skills Builders are offered at four levels. All levels of Skills Builder are delivered by qualified instructors and underpinned by a methodical system that you can refer back to at any stage in your riding career. The same system is relevant whether you are a first time rider or prospective MTB legend in the making.

Level 1 - 'Fundamentals' (Mixed Groups & Ladies Only)

These courses are not only aimed at those who have little or no off-road experience but also those who feel although having been riding for some time don't feel as confident as they should and find that they are not at ease as the terrain becomes technical. Riding is stripped down to the core elements that are the building blocks of future successful riding and rapid progression. You'll learn skills that are required to ride at all levels. Get the basics right and you'll be surprised at how much trail you can tame. Fundamentals apply to all riders, not applying them correctly will limit a riders progression.

• Core skills identified, explained & developed
• Build confidence, ability & understanding
• Ride terrain selected to test and enhance newly acquired skills
  

Level 2 - 'Single Track Mind.' (Mixed Group & Ladies Only)

Having developed a good understanding of the core skills and the skills development system, we'll build on these and develop further your understanding and ability

• Develop necessary skills for riding single track
• Roll more freely, Brake for control NOT for comfort
• Understand and deal with performance cues

Level 3- 'Rhythm & Flow.'

Having discovered the joys of letting your bike roll more freely you'll work on developing more rhythm & flow and truly start to drive your bike

• Finesse your techniques
• Corner Faster and read the trail more effectively
• Understand and develop better energy management
• Learn to use terrain to carry speed and pump the trail for energy
  

 Level 4- 'Master Technical Trails'

Taking your riding to another level, this course is designed for riders looking to ride steeper terrain, bigger roll-ins, drops, Jumps, berms, Switchbacks & rootfests

• Clear bigger obstacles
• Ride with a new level of control and confidence
• Maximise use of terrain for performance

Duration (Each Level): 4 Hours

Cost: £60 per rider, per session

Dates see schedule of rides

Terrain Specific Workshops

Our 'skils builder' program is progressive and multidimensional covering all aspect of trail riding. Often clients are aware of particular trail features that troubles them more specifically. For those that have a good general understanding of fundamental skills but have a particular area of their riding that they would like to work on we have developed a suite of workshops. The big three seem to be corners, roots and steeper terrain. If all three are a problem to you then you would be best looking to the skills builders as a starting point but if you want to polish you performance in a particular are a you can choose to focus on any of the following three areas: 

Cutting corners:

If failure to keep your pace through corners (or get around them at all) is driving you round the bend then this session is for you. By stripping back this most  necessary of techniques to core skills, understanding why to and how to utilise them we will rebuild your confidence and technique.

• Understand the fundamentals
• Gain more grip and hold your line
  and carry more speed
  
• Linked corners
  
• Berms
• Switchbacks

For many control (physical, mental or both) starts to starts to go as the gradient pitches up. After all the effort of getting up a hill it makes sense to enjoy the way down. Long gentile descents may not phase you but if you find any sudden loss of altitude a trail may deliver leaves your stomach in your mouth and your head in spin this course is for you.

• Dealing with performance cues
  
• Understanding sections
  
• Speed control
• Going with the flow
• Long descents, Step downs, Short and steep

Root Master

Went it comes to trail features that are most often quoted by riders as a pet hate, roots (particularly wet ones) take the crown. Where there are trees and beautiful woodland trails you'll find roots. Dealing happily with roots will transform your single-track riding experience.

• Dealing with single roots
• Sprawling root sections
• Roots on a camber
• Roots on a steep
• Roots on Lip
  

To get he most out of the root master session you need to be able to cope with steeper sections that are smoother, and to get the most out of steadily steeper you need already to be relatively happy with your cornering on the flat so if you were thinking of all three it would be beneficial to approach them in that order,

Duration: 2.5 hours

Cost per rider: £40

Max Group size: 5

Dates:see schedule of rides

Skills development Weekends

For those of you with a little more time on your hands looking for a more intensive experience, we offer a full weekend of Mountain Bike Skills training. These two day residential courses are based in the picturesque village of Holmbury St Mary home to some of the country's finest single track. After a hard day in the saddle evenings can be spent relaxing at the centre or socialising with other group members at one of the fine local pubs. Check the schedule of rides for details of upcomming skills weekends.

• Two days of intensive, structured training, instruction and rider analysis
• Groups streamed according to rider ability
• Night Ride (optional)
• Optional Maintenance Session
• Accommodation and Meals included
• Also offered to Private / School / Corporate Groups (min. numbers apply)

Duration: Fri PM - Sunday PM(sat arrival can be catered for)

Cost: £245 per rider

Dates: See schedule of rides

Young Guns MTB Sessions

Mountain Bike Skills Training is also offered to younger riders (8-14) through our 'Young Guns - MTB Sessions' (1/2 Day). For Junior riders we run skills development sessions in School Holidays and on certain weekends. These half day sessions promote responsible riding; technique & style over 'guts & glory'

• Core Skills Training
• Learn best practice
• Groups graded according to age & ability

Duration: 3 Hours

Cost: £55 per rider

Dates: see schedule of rides