Fundamentals MTB Course FJs – Level 1 Session B
£45.00 3 hours
Has your child been ticked off for Level 1 Session B course? Please do not book on this course unless I have said this is the correct course to book on.
This Level 1 course is for riders who’ve shown the required ability on a Session A course and are riding MTB trails regularly. It to get riders competent at the foundations of MTB skills for descending and jumping/flow skills.
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- Pumping & absorbing – bend arms & legs, pedals-level to flow over trail features for jumping & descending.
- Fundamentals of Jumping – Floating/squashing small tabletops.
- Descending fundamentals – Braking & flowing through rough ground.
- Braking – maximise braking grip & control from both brakes
- Cornering – apply pressure in a turn from a centred position. Applying this in berms and flat corners.
- Riding safely. Understanding trail grading & riding within your limits. Bike safety check. Correct use of MTB protection.
This course is a prerequisite to Level 2 courses. However bear in mind, completing the course does not guarantee riders will be at a suitable level to join the jumping & flow course.
Things to Consider…
Has your child been ticked off for Level 1 Session B course?
Most riders need to do Level 1 Session A first and sometimes more than once. Please do not book on this course unless I have said this is the correct course to book on.
This is not a beginners session. Farmer Johns is a bike park aimed at advanced riders and are ungraded (but hard trails). We ride both natural & man made trails. (the main trails and bits in the woods). Which requires:
- physical fitness (pushing up),
- the ability to carry speed (not fast) through downhill trails,
- trail awareness & bike park etiquette
- and proper bike setup.
If you are not sure about these things id recommend coming on the course at Parkwood Springs Sheffield which is a good in between venue, or Level 1 Session A.
Riders maybe accepted onto this Level 1 Session B course if they have significant experience riding at farmer johns or an uplifted bike park before (e.g. BPW, Havoc, Danny Harts, Revolution, Dyfi…) (But not llandegla, gisburn, leeds UBP, lady cannings etc). I will also need to see some video of them riding, showing general trails including corners and changes of gradient. A video of a jump doesnt show me much about general MTB skill!…..
What to bring to your coaching session
- A mountain bike in full working order
- Helmet, gloves & knee pads
- Other protective clothing or equipment that you would normally use for a MTB ride.
- Flat pedals/shoes are required
- A completed rider information and consent form. Follow the link at checkout
Mandatory Requirements
- A mountain bike in full working order
- Downhill approved (good quality branded) full face helmet
- Other protective clothing or equipment that you would normally use for a MTB ride.
- Knee pads are required from 1st June 2025
- Flat pedals/shoes are required
- A completed rider information and consent form. Follow the link at checkout
Minimum Booking Numbers
I need a minimum of 3 booked on this course to be able to run it. If I am unable to run the course for this reason I can offer a refund or a place on a different date.
Terms and conditions for booking: Minimum 72hrs notice to reschedule. Cancellation/refunds minimum 14 days notice. https://rideabout.co/terms-conditions/