Mountain Bike Coaching Course

Unleash your adventurous spirit with the Nevis Range Summer Coaching Camp, a three-day mountain biking experience.

This program is designed to elevate your off-road biking skills, boost your skills, and most importantly, build your confidence on two wheels as you progress from groomed trails to off-piste confidence. Join our experienced and passionate instructors who will tailor each session to your individual abilities. In an intimate small-group setting, you'll benefit from personalized attention and expert guidance as you tackle trails that promise both excitement and challenge.

Whether you're a seasoned biker wanting to hone your foundation skills off-road or a novice mountain biker eager to explore off-road cycling in more depth, our coaching ensures a safe, supportive, and considerate platform that is not just another adventure. With our commitment to open communication and honesty, backed by our five-star reviews, you'll feel right at home with new friends.

Spaces are limited to keep the experience exclusive and enriching, so book your spot today and pedal your way to personal development with Otter Adventures.

Your next great adventure awaits!

It is essential that you have some experience of cycling off-road, even it that is limited to fire roads and forest trails. You also need a reasonable level of fitness as you will be fairly active for three days.

As it is aimed at beginner to intermediate level off-road riders, expect to be on groomed blue trails to start with before potentially progressing as far as red natural trails. If you are unsure of what this means or would liket o discuss it further, please do email or call.

As well as a positive attitude to your development, you also need to bring the following:

1. Your own mountain bike with (minimum) front suspension
2. Correctly fitting CE approved helmet
3. Gloves suitable for cycling
4. Appropriate riding clothing (no jeans or baggy trousers)
5. Waterproof jacket and trousers
6. Knee protectors are strongly recommended while elbow protectors are optional
7. Backpack to carry your personal items
8. Your own food and drinks
9. Personal medication / plasters

The three days have no fixed itinerary. They are tailored to the needs of the group, their abilities and aspirations. It will be a progressive course with each day building on the previous days learning and development.

It is likley the following will be covered although this is not an exhaustive list:

1. Body positioning
2. Bike / body separation
3. Effective braking
4. Cornering (flat and berms)
5. Trail reading
6. Riding rollers, rocks and roots
7. Getting your wheels of the ground

If you have something specific you are looking for, please contact us before booking so we can advise as to how realistic that will be on this course.