Junior Descending Greno – Level 2
£45.00 3 hours
Designed for 11-16 year olds, this course teaches the fundamental techniques to natural trails with steep gradient.
Descending Skills
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- Weight shift, movement & stance: Learn the fundamentals of body movement for riding on steep gradient
- Cornering: progress cornering technique for low grip & steeper gradient
- Drops & rolls: learn the fundamentals of negotiating drops
- Speed control & Line choice: use line choice and braking to improve control when descending
These are just the basics, and coaching will progress onto more advanced skills as appropriate.
Things to consider
- All riders attending this course need to have attended a Level 1 course.
- The minimum ability required to join this course is to be able to:Â apply pressure in corners, do maximal braking technique, pump & absorb through smooth features (rollers, berms etc)
- The trails we will be riding red or black level trails, but with a rollable line.
- For 11-16 year olds.
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
Suitable clothing
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions. This is not a continuous ride, so long sleeves, warm layers and a waterproof jacket are essential. I can carry your extra layers.
Location and meeting point
Greno woods, Grenoside Woods Car Park, S35 8RS. https://goo.gl/maps/iyXrRa7ERtF9F2f86
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: https://rideabout.co/terms-conditions/