Single Track/Riding Lessons

ukcraigb · June 2007

Hi All,
Does anyone know of any Single Track/Riding Lessons in the South East area, near Kent to be more specific?
I think I've got as good as I can on my own and wouldnt mind some pro adivce!

Cheers, Craig.

Unknown · June 2007

nar dont know of any, i would rather just get out there and enjoy riding the trails i think thats the best way to learn[^]

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ukcraigb · June 2007

I dont disagree but I think you can only get so good on your own! [:D]

Andy B · June 2007

Google found these

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ukcraigb · June 2007

Thanks for your reply, done a google but I live in Kent and the vast majority (if not all) are 3 - 4 hours away [:(]

proximo · June 2007

just remember to get your weight back and look well ahead at the path ahead choose the least technical line to increase your speed and the bike should follow your line of sight before you can say "cycle proficancy lessons"

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Andy B · June 2007

This may be of some use.

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rikk · June 2007

http://www.getmountainbiking.co.uk/index.htm

These guys are in Milton Keynes and are the closest I found to me in Essex. I'm going on Thursday for a days 121.

.........Rikk

Unknown · June 2007

One of the best ways of improvingg is by going bigger. After a week in Scotland my skills were heaps better. I now hit jumps, drop offs with style and speed.

The terrain in Milton keynes looks too tame.Get to Wales or Scotland, link up with some better riders and you will improve dramatically.

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ukcraigb · June 2007

Yea, taking a week of and going to Wales/Scotlan isnt really an option!

I appreciate your replys but could we try to keep it a little more on topic please? [:)]

Cheers! Craig.

ddraver · June 2007

going with better people always helps

but then i'm crap too........tell me what this blokes like...?!?!?

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Anonymous · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jonsteed

One of the best ways of improvingg is by going bigger. After a week in Scotland my skills were heaps better. I now hit jumps, drop offs with style and speed.
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Agreed, a four days in CYB convincied me that I had more skills than I had previously thought, thus giving me the confidence when I returned to try things I hadn't before

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Unknown · June 2007

Are trails in Wales really that much better than most of the UK (obviously not Scotland)?

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Unknown · June 2007

There are bigger mountains in Wales, there seems to be more investment than in England and there are more MTB centres like Cwm Carn, Afan etc. So on the whole I would say yes

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mudface · June 2007

find some riding buddies, particularly ones who are better riders than you. imo that's the VERY best way to improve. maybe visit the 'riding' section of the forum, and go along to one.

btw not a fantastically great idea to tell someone who's not been on a bike for very long and who rides on their own to go 'bigger' with no explanation of technique etc.

mudface · June 2007

what about the peak and lake districts? some incredible riding there, and the best thing about them being that they're not man-made, so by and large more technical.

the trail centres are ok, but a bit sanitised imo. good fun though.

Unknown · June 2007

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btw not a fantastically great idea to tell someone who's not been on a bike for very long and who rides on their own to go 'bigger' with no explanation of technique etc.
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I did say link up with someone. [:)]

Jon Steed - the not so New Avenger

My Bike and stuff
The Bearpit
My Vid
www.moredirt.co.uk

ukcraigb · June 2007

Just so you know, I have been riding for about 18 months so not a complete novice! Ride single track 2 - 3 times a week and commute to work (15 miles round trip) evrey day through London.

I've always been a great believer that a coach / lessons can really 'up your game'.

For example I play a lot of golf and after 8 lessons and a few months of practice implementing what I had been thought and having my swing critiqued my handicap went from 24 to 16.

Hoping I can do the same on the bike, if you see what I mean!

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