ADVANCED TRAIL RIDING – TECHNIQUE, FLOW & SPEED

PLEASE NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FOR ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY.

Riders must be confident and experienced on challenging mountain bike trails. Sessions involve a fast pace, technical downhill terrain, jumps (including gaps) and varied trail features.

If you are unsure whether this session is suitable for your rider, please email zoe@thetrailacademy.co.uk before booking.

These sessions are designed for experienced riders who already have a strong foundation in mountain bike skills, including body positioning, cornering, braking and bike control across a variety of terrain.

Our coaches will help riders take their riding to the next level, developing the skills, confidence and trail knowledge to ride more smoothly, efficiently and faster.

WHAT WILL RIDERS LEARN?

● How to read the trail ahead, choose good lines and carry speed.

● How to tackle different trail features with greater confidence and control.

● Developing cornering technique to find more grip, flow and speed.

● Improving body movement and bike positioning over roots, rocks, drops and technical terrain.

● Tackling tech sections of trail, off-camber sections and flat corners.

● Improving jumping technique, including larger features and gaps.

● How to manage speed, balance and grip on steep and technical descents.

A big part of the session is helping riders become more confident and independent on the trails. Our coaches will introduce riders to great routes around the Surrey Hills, showing them how to link trails together, choose the right lines and tackle different sections smoothly and confidently.

Riders will learn routes they can come back and ride again with their friends, giving them the knowledge and confidence to explore, improve and get more out of their riding long after the session has finished.

Sessions can cover distances of up to 10 miles and start on The Trail Academy’s private site before heading off into the surrounding Surrey Hills.

ABILITY LEVEL: ADVANCED ONLY

Please ensure your rider is comfortable with the demands of this session, as keeping the group at a suitable ability level is important for everyone’s enjoyment.

Price per session is £40.00

Location:

Duke of Kent School, Peaslake Road, Ewhurst Surrey GU6 7NS

As you arrive at the school driveway, take the first right hand turning by the lodge house signposted ‘sports field’ and follow the road down to the gravel carpark on your right. 

What to bring on the day: A Mountain Bike, a mountain bike helmet – in full working order (not BMX) and gloves, appropriate clothing (long trousers) and footwear including waterproof jacket (please be aware that clothing and shoes can get muddy by the end of the session so a change of clothes may be handy). Snacks and a drink.

We will conduct a safety check on all bikes and advise on correct set up before every course.

Regardless of age, ability or skill level the Trail Academy is here to help. It is our aim to make all our classes as fun and progressive as possible. We want everyone to learn at their own pace and have fun while doing it!