Mountain biking courses at glenmore lodge mountain biking in. Mountain bike mechanics, however, is a purely classical structure of underlying form dominated by reason and physical laws. In case im not laying it on thick enough, im talking both about bike magazine itself and about bike service guides like the longrunning zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance book, now in. All of our stock comes from reputable brands such as merida, forme, raleigh, haro, shimano, park tools, and campagnola etc. Our introduction to bicycle maintenance course is designed with the beginning mechanic in mind. The book guides the reader through most common problem that may occur on a mountain bike and shows how to repair it.
Level 1 courses are great for all cyclists and will give you added confidence in your bike, its safety and your ability to fix the basics. Clusters a strategic approach to developing mountain biking i n scotland. Online bike maintenance course international open academy. Mountain bikes are made to take a beating, but theyre not bombproof. We can give you the skills you need to keep your bike on the road and avoid steep repair bills. How to assemble a fixanything cycle touring or bikepacking toolkit. Choose form our onetoone privateer personal training plan, a 12 week training plan designed for regular people with real lives, a training consultation or fitness test. Velotech training cycle form bike shop clydebank cycle.
Each is designed to function in a particular way, and to have one without the. Please see dates and book your general bike maintenance course here. The ultimate guide to winter training ebook british cycling. The edinburgh bike station is located at 250 causewayside, newington, edinburgh, eh9 1uu. Mountain biking in scotland is beautiful, varied and adventurous. Mountain bike training courses, tuition and qualifications in the heart of the scottish highlands. Once you have completed essential cycling skills you should have improved confidence to make everyday trips by bike. The volunteer trail repair coordinator vtrc provides the knowledge and skills to keep trails up to spec, manage groups on dig days and liaise with and satisfy land managers requirements.
Halfday and fullday classes halfday foundation course in cycle maintenance. This is a 5 hour session held in our bespoke training workshop. His trainingbible coaching service is one of the most successful and respected in endurance sports. Come along to one of our courses at the bike station where our professional mechanics will help you learn in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Routes at all our mountain bike trail centres are graded by colour. Cpd course for bikeability instructors the bike set up, maintenance and roadside repairs workshop is a 3hour practical training workshop that provides instructors with support to gain experience and knowledge. We run a road bike and mountain bike specific course, but there is a lot of. Find your local service centre on the map below and contact them to arrange your course. Most of the time, mountain biking is a perfectly safe activity and far. Classes are now designed to equip you with more specific maintenance skills.
Cytech is owned by the uk cycle industry via the association of cycle traders act. The worlds bestselling guide to mountain bike repair zinn, lennard on. Fort william has achieved international fame as a mountain bike world cup venue, and all three race courses downhill, crosscountry and 4x are open to the public. Book into one of our group sessions and well give you all skills you need to carry out basic. Pocket mountain bike maintenance provides mountain bike enthusiasts with stepbystep guidance to maintaining and repairing their bikes, combining an easytouse format and design with high quality photographs of the latest equipment. Conference scottish mountain bike conference 2016 innovation edition. From rapid hardtails through to burly full suspension bikes. Trail riding, enduro training, bike packing in the cairngorms.
It is a two day course, led by an experienced instructor who will guide the learner through a good mix of demonstrations and practical exercises. Here is some basic information and general tips to keep your ebike running like a dream. This bike maintenance course is one of our most popular courses and has been created for riders who would like to be to be able to fully maintain or repair their own mountain or road bikes. You could get into this job through a bicycle mechanic. Junior tech is an introductory cycle maintenance course aimed at fledgling mechanics aged between 14 and 18, who would like to become more selfsufficient when working on their own bikes at home. This is a 2 hour session held in our bespoke training workshop. Know what your bike is trying to say to you when it makes noises. We achieve that through a structured learning process with a skilled and friendly bike mechanic. Please note, as its a handson course you might get dirty, so dont wear your best suit or dress. The silver course is a prerequisite for going onto the gold course. Since being developed over 30 years ago, over 15,000 cytech technical training courses have been delivered to candidates including staff working for some of.
Cycling uk offer a range of training courses that are designed to support groups and individuals to develop their skills in leading and cycling instruction. Well cover all the basics, from puncture repair and how best to clean your bike, through to how to. Just like any regular cycle, your ebike is going to need routine maintenance. These are the uks top schools 10 may, 2018 mark sutton 16489 views. The iao level 3 certificate in cycle maintenance qcf provides learners with the knowledge and skills to complete advanced repairs and maintenance of cycles to set standards in the sector.
We are a leading provider of cycle training in schools, and have also trained many of the. Basecamp bikes are a rider owned bike shop, official dealers for banshee bikes, evil bikes, merida bikes, yeti cycles and frog kids bikes. Our basic bike maintenance course is an introduction to bicycle repair and maintenance that can be. We run bike maintenance courses for mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrids, cyclocross etc. Basic mechanical knowledge is a vital part of providing any kind of bike. This basic cycle maintenance course is designed for those people who have very little knowledge of bicycle maintenance. Be aware that staff cannot maintain our standard checks and maintenance. Which means theyll believe in you too click on the icon below that best describes you and you will be taken to the courses available to suit your specific level of experience or expertise.
Glenmore lodge is managed by sportscotland and sportscotlands privacy policy. The course covers one of the most common bike problems. Businesses advice, toolkits and funding info helping you develop your mountain biking business. Info, courses, toolkits and resources to help you develop mountain biking in scotland. Mountain biking glossary forestry and land scotland. Reserve your spot today by booking this course online. Youll find it useful to have a recognised qualification like the level 2 certificate in cycle maintenance.
Completing pre and postride maintenance checks can make all the difference between a bad ride. Certificate in cycle maintenance qcf mountain bike. Whatever choices you make about the type of bike you ride, the more use it gets the more maintenance. Joe friel is the most trusted endurance sports coach in the world. Cycle mechanics build, repair and service all kinds of bikes. We have gathered feedback from our customers and made some changes to the courses to suit all abilities. Fresh air and being outdoors benefits physical and mental health and wellbeing, and for local visitors the majority of walking trails on scotland s national forests and land remain open. The velotech courses range from training and assessment in basic bicycle maintenance the red, white, blue and bronze awards. It is a two day course, led by an experienced instructor who will guide the learner through a good mix of. Essential cycling skills training cycling scotland. Beginners bike maintenance course learn just how easy it is to fix and maintain your own mountain or road bike. Ridelines award winning mountain bike skills courses.
Cycle systems academy is a leading provider of bicycle maintenance courses in the uk. Coronavirus status you can still buy books and ebooks to plan. Cycle training assistants deliver bikeability scotland levels 1 and 2 training to. Here you will learn the basics of maintaining your bicycle, from. The winter training ebook sets out the best way to get through the dark, wet and cold months so you can start. Our goal is to help you achieve your goal to become fitter, healthier and more confident. Part of the course delivery will provide students with the opportunity to be coached by staff from the dirt school at the world class mountain biking facility at. The strategy has helped grow miles and miles of singletrack, and the result is a mix of.
Designed for anyone who seeks confidence in tool handling and understanding bikes. We will also educate you in preventative maintenance on all areas of your bike which will help prolong the well being of your bicycle, again cutting down on. Cytech delivers training and promotion of technical skills to the cycle trade and enthusiasts worldwide. Cycle maintenance and wheel building classes edinburgh. From basic repairs like how to fix a flat to advanced overhauls of drivetrains and brakes, lennard zinns clearly illustrated guide makes every bike repair and maintenance job easy for everyone. Cytech is owned by the uk cycle industry via the association of cycle traders act since being developed over 30 years ago, over 15,000 cytech technical training courses have been delivered to candidates including staff working for some of the worlds leading bicycle distributors. Founded in 2007, cycle training wales aims to promote the benefits of cycling.
Bikeability scotland is the national cycle training programme designed to give children the skills and confidence they need both to cycle safely on the roads, and to encourage them to carry on cycling into adulthood. Go mtb is a progressive mountain bike achievement award that enables people to advance their technical riding. Youre of course welcome to mountain bike in any of scotland s national forests, exploring further, beyond the trails. According to lally, the latter course the diploma vrq in cycle maintenance and repair is the highest quality and highest attainable qualification in professional cycle maintenance in the country. With the proper maintenance, your bike will last longer, provide you with peaceofmind on the trails and reduce your risk of injury. You may be inspired to complete some of our other training courses to develop as a leader or instructor. Understand how the gears work, and how to adjust and look after them. The two practices mountain bike riding and mountain bike maintenance fit eloquently together. Edinburgh is also the admistrative centre of the bike station group. Learn to keep bikes running smoothly on the road or trail. Top tips for mountain biking safety cicerone press.
Cycle wild scotland upper tomnabrachd pitlochry ph16 5jt 01796 482 726 07786 882 857 find out where we operate. These mountain bike skills courses from the uks leading team of instructors will change your biking dramatically, in just one day. Mountain biking courses and training cycle wild scotland. Visit one of our purposebuilt trail centres, spread across scotland. But it takes a little love and maintenance to keep your ride in peak condition. There are mountain bike trail networks dotted around scotland and a regular world cup stop located in the middle of amazing scenery. The bike set up, maintenance and roadside repairs workshop is a 3hour. About mias we have provided the finest mountain bike instructor courses around the world for the past thirty years and we have developed a working relationship with external awarding body innovate awarding. Brakes cable adjustment and padblock adjustment and replacement for caliper, vbrake and disc brakes. Theres nothing like riding a bike in top condition. The qualification sets the standard required to undertake complex services, problem solving tasks and mechanical repairs with the use of specialist equipment.
Bc suspension offers onsite fork service and shock service for fox forks and shocks, rockshox forks and shocks, dvo, dt. The cytech home mechanic course is designed to give the enthusiast a good level of mechanical ability covering a comprehensive range of cycle maintenance areas. We also offer workshops for bike maintenance, bike navigation and. Many people ask what service and maintenance is required to run an electric bike ebike. The course has been developed with a number of partners including developing mountain biking i n scotland dmbins and the forestry commission.
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