Introduction To Mountain Biking Summer Camp
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Introduction To Mountain Biking Summer Camp

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Overview

Welcome to our comprehensive five-day mountain biking course, ideal for 12-17-year-olds looking to venture into mountain biking. Newcomers and novices alike will benefit from our enthusiastic and highly qualified instructors. You’ll master crucial mountain biking skills, including handling, braking, technical riding, and even bike maintenance. As you explore Snowdonia’s remarkable trails, you’ll not only enhance your riding but also learn how to look after your bike. This active getaway provides the perfect opportunity to elevate your biking abilities and potentially uncover a lifelong passion for the sport. You can hire a mountain bike, subject to availability at the time of enquiry. The cost is £35 per day. Please contact us via e-mail to info@pyb.co.uk to make your enquiry. If you are using this course for your Gold Residential for the Duke of Edinburgh’s award, don’t forget to bring your e-dofe number with you.

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The Objectives

Throughout this course, our primary objectives are to equip you with the necessary skills and confidence to excel in your new sport. You’ll learn in a friendly and supportive environment, guided by expert instructors who will share their wealth of expertise to set you on the right path in mountain biking. By the end of the week, you’ll be a more skilled and confident rider, ready to tackle the trails with enthusiasm.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

Over the course of five days, we’ll cover a broad range of topics, including bike handling and trail riding skills, efficient and controlled braking, step downs, manual front wheel lifts, power-assisted front wheel lifts, technical climbing and descending, drop-offs, bunny hops, riding berms, practical navigation, bike setup, maintenance, and emergency repairs. You’ll have ample opportunities to put these skills into practice on mountain bike journeys, at local trail centres, and on our mountain bike skills course.

Experience Required

To get the most out of this week, you should have a good level of fitness and be capable of riding distances of approximately 20km, as you’ll be on your bike all day. If you have any questions or uncertainties about your fitness level, our team is here to assist you. This week is designed to help you boost your mountain biking skills, explore the fantastic trails of Snowdonia, and possibly ignite a lifelong passion for this thrilling sport.

A five-day mountain biking course for 12-17-year-olds, whether new or novice to the sport. Develop your mountain biking skills with expert guidance, covering essential riding techniques and bike maintenance, all while exploring Snowdonia's stunning trails. A perfect active getaway to boost your biking skills and perhaps discover a lifelong passion.

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
27th July, 2026
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£496.00
Residential:
£846.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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