What to expect
Accompanied by a professional mountain bike leader, you will learn the basic skills that make mountain biking fun and safe, including efficient gear selection, balance, riding over obstacles, body position, stopping without skidding, climbing, descending, cornering and riding in a group.
This course is suitable for beginners and novice mountain bike riders.
What's Included
- 3-hour mountain bike session with a fully
qualified instructor.
- Trek Hardtail Mountain Bikes with 100mm suspension
forks and a light aluminium frame. (You are welcome
to bring your own bike, if suitable for the terrain).
- A helmet.
- Group minibus transport from ferry terminal or
island accommodation on the day of
the activity session.
- Digital photography: a gallery of pictures from your
group's session will be available to download from
your account area of our website.
Availability
All year round
Useful Links
Arran Bike Club
Forestry Commission gradings for mountain bike trails.
Cost
£60 per person
Minimum Private Group Size
10 participants (or the cost of 10)
NB: During the autumn and winter period (October 2009-March 2010), we can accommodate smaller groups with a minimum group size of 7 (or the cost of 7).
What to bring with you
- Waterproof jacket
- 3/4 length or long trousers (to protect your legs
from brambles, etc)
- Sturdy shoes, i.e. trainers
- Bottle or water / juice
Depending on season:
- A warm layer, eg fleece
- Hat & Gloves
- Insect Defence
- Sunglasses
- Any personal medication
Private Group Extras
Auchrannie Lunch and Leisure Pass / Isle of Arran Distillery Visit - follow this link for more info.
How to make a booking
Send us an enquiry to check availability for your dates. A deposit of 40% of the total is due to confirm a booking, with the balance due two weeks prior to the event.
Cost
Adult (18+) - £60.00