Courses

Custom Tuition

Need improvements on certain skills? There is an option of private tuition to your requirements at £30 an hour going in depth on the different techniques to a skill and the way to use them. Groups will have a maximum of 6 riders.

 

Groups will be run on request with discounted rates!

Vouchers now available. To purchase please contact me through the contact page.

 

If you don't see a date just drop me an email and we can sort a date out. Courses are available every day of the week.

 

Special Offers for Jan!

One Hour Cornering Session 

Start improving your cornering abilities with this short session. 

£25

 

One Hour Jump Session

Learn the basics of jumping and get your wheels off the floor.

£25

 

Beginners Skills Course

This course is targeted at those new to mountain biking that are looking to get the basic skills so they can progress safely. During this course participants will be introduced to the basic skills and techniques needed to safely and confidently enjoy the majority of mountain bike trails in the UK. This is a 3 hour course and can be tailored to you own requirements.

  • Bike set-up and position
  • Bike pre-ride check
  • Gear selection
  • Correct braking
  • Climbing
  • Descending
  • Cornering
  • Obstacles & Drop-offs (less than 1/2 metre high)

 

This and all courses will be run at Chicksands Bike Park.
Cost for the Beginners course is £75

 

Next course is scheduled for the 7th Jan 10am- 2pm

Book now by contacting me through the contact page or ringing 0788 150 3882.

 

Intermediate Skills Course

This course is ideal for the pleasure rider looking to push there riding capability that little bit more. After this course, riders should be able to tackle tougher more technical mtb trails. The intermediate course includes these skills:

  • Advanced cornering
  • Technical descents
  • Jumping
  • Large drop-offs
  • Line selection
  • Track stands
  • Manuals
  • Rocky terrain

 

This and all courses will be run at Chicksands Bike Park.

Cost for the Intermediate course is £75

 

Next course is scheduled for 8th Jan 10am-2pm

 
Book by calling Tom 0788 150 3882 or contact me through the contact page.

 

Advanced Skills Course

The advanced skills courses are aimed at confident bike riders who are looking to ride more advanced trails and ride at an advanced level.  This course is more specified to trails such as Dh tracks, technical single tracks, 4x tracks and dirt jumps. The course will expand on the intermediates course by including the following tuition:

  • Advanced line selection
  • Steep technical descents
  • Riding berms
  • Larger drop-offs
  • Technical single track
  • Steep technical climbing
  • Tips to improve speed (energy management)
  • Refining braking techniques

 

Every rider can improve on there riding no matter the level so the advanced skills course looks at refining the skills and techniques the rider has enabling them to push their riding and skills to and even higher level.

This course will be run at Chicksands Bike Park as well as all other courses. This is a 4 hour course.
Cost of the Advanced course is £90

Book by calling Tom 0788 150 3882 or contact me through the contact page.

 

Jump and Drops

Jump and drops clinics will be run on request on any days.

Please email for more details

 Level 1 course includes:
# Correct body position
# Pumping
# Improving speed through jumps (energy management)
# Techniques on how to go low and high.
# Jumping different types of jumps. 

 

Next course is scheduled for Sunday 22nd Jan 2am-4pm. 

Level 2: 

Courses will be run on request any day of the week.

 

 Level 2 course includes: (all of the above)

# Basic tricks

# Bigger jumps and assessment of them.

 

Every rider can improve on there riding no matter the level so this course looks at refining the skills and techniques the rider has enabling them to push their riding and skills to and even higher level.
This course will be run at Chicksands Bike Park. This is a 2 hour course.
Cost of this course is £45. Group will be up to 6 people.

Book by calling Tom 0788 150 3882 or email info@tomdowie.com

 

4x And Gate Start Tuition.

 course includes:

# Advanced line selection

# Riding berms

# Tips to improve speed (energy management)

# Manuals

# Advanced cornering 

# Gate starts (with uci recognised Pro gate start)

 

Every rider can improve on there riding no matter the level so this course looks at refining the skills and techniques the rider has enabling them to push their riding and skills to and even higher level.

This course will be run at Chicksands Bike Park. This is a 3 hour course.

Cost of this course is £45

Groups will be up to 6 people.

 

Book by calling Tom 0788 150 3882 or email info@tomdowie.com

 

Recommended Kit

When attending our courses all participants must ensure their bike is in safe working condition before turning up.  Additionally, it is recommended that front suspension forks are used for the intermediate and advanced courses, as this will make the riding easier and more enjoyable. Riders must wear helmet at all times. As the session will last a few hours I also strongly advise you to bring fluids (water, energy drinks etc) to carry in a rucksack and something to eat as we will stop for a ½ hour break on the 4 hour course to give you some time to rest. You will also need to bring a spare inner tube and repair kit.

Please check the weather forecast prior to turning out in order to determine what to wear/bring. A water/windproof jacket is recommended.