mountain biking guiding business?

percey

well here go,es guys, am very experinced mountain biker, over 20 years on the rough stuff, a few years back i took the mountain bike leaders course, and passed up to a level 2 standard, with first aid certificates and all that gubbins,
am interested in trying to set up a guiding business, where people are picked up quite literally from there door, taken on day trips/weekend away,s for a fantastic and enjoyable time, would love some pointers from people, pitfalls etc, what sort of other qualifications are needed, sorry if that sounded long winded!!!, cheers percey

paul.skibum

you will need insurance which may be pricey - decent bus and bike rack/trailer

you will also need to think of your target audience. Who are you taking riding? Are you going to aim at enthusiasts, clubs etc who will want a good varied xc route in an area they aren't familiar with? Or family/beginners getting into riding?

You need to have a bunch of long weekend ride options - say 3 or 4 days riding based around a locale - if you had say quantocks and exmoor rides for one location, breacon beacons, peaks and lakes for the others then you have some varied offerings.

I like the idea and it was something I had thought of before possibly as a one locations stay and ride business rather than a take them to the trails sort of thing. Worries are whether there is enough business out there. If you get it started and need another guide, I am in!