MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS & FITNESS COACHING.


MTB skills coaching in Sheffield, Manchester and the Peak District

Hi, I’m Michael. Thanks for stopping by. I'm a mountain bike coach from Sheffield.  I deliver mountain bike skills coaching at the popular MTB locations, Farmer Johns Bike Park & Grenoside Woods Sheffield. 

My MTB skills sessions are customised for enduro, XC, downhill racers as well as recreational riders.

This year (2025) I'm racing Enduro & Downhill competing in national series events. I’m passionate about inspiring the next generation of MTB enthusiasts, throug my junior holiday MTB courses.

 

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Strength & Fitness for Cycling | Tailored Training Plans for Endurance Cyclists & Mountain Bikers

I coach leisure and competitive cyclists for fitness and performance. Delivering bespoke training plans and strength training sessions to improve cycling fitness.


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I’ve been racing since 2008 and set up Rideabout as a coach in 2012. I have a strong background in racing endurance disciplines (MTB XC, Road, TT & Cyclocross). I have coached a wide range of riders, helping juniors to achieve wins at a National level as well as coaching Masters riders to complete their first UCI Gran Fondo race.

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Michael Guilford MTB Coach

Mountain Biking Coaching Courses - Coming Up

Weekends Half Days

Weekdays 1.5-6hrs

Saturdays 1pm

Junior holiday courses

I have four junior courses covering ages from 7-18yrs. Run at Farmer Johns Bike Park and Grenoside Woods Sheffield

  • Youth Jumping & Flow 7-11yrs
  • Junior Jumping & Flow 11-16yrs
  • Junior Jumping Progression 11-18yrs
  • Race Skills & Descending 11-18yrs

MTB skills and cycling coaching in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Peak District

Hi, I’m Michael. A mountain bike skills & fitness coach. Thanks for stopping by. I deliver mountain bike skills coaching for enduro, XC, downhill racers as well as recreational riders.

I also coach leisure and competitive cyclists for fitness and performance. Delivering bespoke training plans and strength training sessions to improve cycling fitness.


Book a Free Consultation - Cycling Coaching for fitness & performance

Book a 1-1 MTB Skills Session Now!

I work with adult and younger riders of all ages and experience, in group sessions and private coaching. I’m based in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Peak District, but coach throughout the UK.

I’ve been racing since 2008 and set up Rideabout as a coach in 2012. This year (2024) I've been racing Enduro & Downhill competing in national series events.

I’m really passionate about inspiring the next generation and I'm proud to work with British Cycling and their XC mountain bike racing talent programme. 

More about me and my coaching qualifications.


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michael guilford MTB racing

Mountain Bike Skills Courses & 1-1 Sessions

All age courses & private bookings

8,15,22 Feb, 1,8,15,22,29 Mar 12,19,26 Apr

1,8,15,22 Feb, 1 Mar

8,15,22 Feb,

8,15,22 Feb, 1 Mar

1,8,15,22 Feb, 1 Mar

Junior holiday courses

19 Feb

20 & 21 Feb

Little rippers (7-11yrs)

20 & 21 Feb