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Summer News Round Up

New courses, new technology, new coach, new competition and our very latest course availability

We've been using video coaching for quite a while here at Singletrack School on our private coaching sessions in particular, but we've always found this incredibly useful method of providing our students with feedback a little hampered by the technology; phones and video camera screens too small, full sized iPads too big and heavy.

Now, with all of our coaches issued with iPad minis, we are able to offer video coaching that is worthwhile, meaningful and practical. Look out for our coaches out on the hill with their pink and grey iPad Minis as they coach our students.

In other news we've revamped our Introduction to Mountain Biking Weekend. It's now lighter on the coaching and heavier on riding; taking in as much of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as possible over the two days. This course, in additional to our incredibly popular Fast-track Singletrack Skills Weekend, offers beginners and rookies our widest choice ever in entry-level coaching weekends.

We're also having a big push this month on our women's courses. We've expanded the number of courses we now offer as women only, added additional dates and you may have seen our ads in the national bike press. As ever it's all about choice and we hope that a women only environment will make all the difference for some of our female students.

See you out on the trails

Danielle Sheridan
Principal - Astounding Adventures Limited

Video coaching now available on all workshops

See what you're doing right and where you can improve with video coaching

Video coaching is becoming more and more popular with coaches and students alike. Having a nice big screen to review and replay on makes such a difference over the 'traditional' video cameras and smart phones we've used in the past. Now the iPad Mini gives us the screen size we've always needed, but without the weight and bulk of a regular iPad.

We can track your performance through a section of trail and show you where improvements to your body position, movement and line choice can help you to retain and increase speed, improve traction and help you find your flow.

We also have apps that bring the footage to life with annotations, slow-motion replays and zooming. Imagine Match of the Day style post match analysis right at the side of the trail (without the annoying pundits of course).

Video coaching is now available on all of our skills workshops, Level 3 and above singletrack skills and weekend courses and all private 1-2-1 and private group coaching sessions.

NEW Beginners mountain bike skills weekends

Our two new entry-level courses will teach you the fundamentals and will soon get you tackling technical trails with confidence and commitment

Choose from a half day learning the basics followed by two days of riding in The beautiful Surrey Hills with our Introduction to Mountain Biking Weekend or, if you want to progress your skills more rapidly, try our Fast-track Singletrack Skills Weekend that features two days of coaching and coached rides.

Introduction to Mountain Biking

Learn to ride off-road in the
stunningly beautiful Surrey Hills

Spend a weekend with us learning the fundamentals of mountain biking against the setting of the gorgeous Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Our Introduction to Mountain Biking Weekend will give you the core mountain bike skills that'll get you tackling off-road trails with confidence and commitment.

You'll also spend a day and a half riding through outstandingly beautiful forest and heathland. They'll also be chance to take in one or two of the excellent pubs in the area so it doesn't all feel like hard work.

Pricing Options

• £159.00
  Weekend course without accommodation
  
• £205.00*
  Including Saturday night hotel bed and breakfast accommodation
  

*Accommodation subject to availability. *Based on two people sharing. £45 single occupancy supplement.

Visit our web site to find out more or drop us a line on 0333 121 2125 if you have any questions or wish to make a booking.

Fast-track
Singletrack Skills

Take your skills from zero to hero in the space of a single weekend

So you've been mountain biking a short while and have probably realised that there's more to this incredibly exciting sport than simply being able to ride a bike.

On our Fast-track Singletrack Skills Weekend our expert coaches will take what you have picked up so far to the next level and beyond over the two days.

After the course you'll find your enjoyment of the sport will increase dramatically. You'll no longer feel like you're just surviving, you'll feel in more control and ready to the most technical of trails.

Pricing Options

• £159.00
  Weekend course without accommodation
  
• £205.00*
  Including Saturday night hotel bed and breakfast accommodation
  

*Accommodation subject to availability. *Based on two people sharing. £45 single occupancy supplement.

Visit our web site to find out more or drop us a line on 0333 121 2125 if you have any questions or wish to make a booking.

Women's mountain bike skills courses

Our brilliant mountain bike skills courses... but without the fellers

Have you reached a level in your mountain biking where you're riding the same old trails in the same old way? Perhaps you've thought about attending a coaching course, but don't like the idea of a mixed group? Our women only singletrack skills courses may be the answer.

So why not let us help you move to the next level? With our fundamentals led mountain bike coaching programme we could improve every aspect of your trail riding.

Find out how to control your fear and stay relaxed; to walk the line between fight and flight. Learn to float over roots and rocks like they aren't there, attack corner after corner without dabbing the brakes and find your flow.

See our women's skills courses ad in this month's MBR Magazine (Page 75).

Women only half day singletrack skills courses

• The Fundamentals Level 1 course
• Essential Trail Tools Level 2 course

Women only two day singletrack skills courses

• Introduction to Mountain Biking Level 1 weekend
• Fast-track Singletrack Skills Level 1-2 weekend
• Mountain Bike Improver Level 2-3 weekend

Visit the women's area of our web site to find out more or drop us a line on 0333 121 2125 if you have any questions or wish to make a booking.

New team member:
Introducing Jimbo

We welcome the lovely Jim 'Jimbo' Barrow to our coaching team

Back in March 2010 Jimbo joined us here at Singletrack School for a mountain bike skills course and was blown away by the way it made a visible difference to people’s ability. He decided there and then to become a coach himself.

Since then he's picked up the CTC Trail Leader Award, Technical Trail Leader Award and crowned it all with his CTC Mountain Bike Skills Instructor Award.

We're delighted to welcome Jimbo as the very latest addition to our wonderful coaching team in The Surrey Hills.

Check out our brand new threads

Win your own Singletrack School gillet in our competition

This summer season our coaches are all out on the hill sporting brand new Endura Laser gillets emblazoned with the Singletrack School logo.

If you spot us on the hill give us a cheery "Hello" and a wave and we'll send one right back at you.

Better still sign up for one of our skills courses or guided rides this summer and you can get the chance to win one of three Singletrack School branded Endura Laser gillets worth £29.99 each.*

*Competition closes 31st October 2013.

Looking for a new kind of gym?

Get unlimited guided rides, massive course discounts and much more with Switchback Club

We have three Membership Plans starting at just £29.00 per month. All plans include unlimited guided rides in The Surrey Hills so, even if you rode just once a month with us, you're still saving money even before you consider the other benefits of membership.

For more information on Switchback Club visit our web site or drop us a line on 0333 121 2125 if you have any questions or wish to buy a plan.

Bring a friend offer

Bring a friend with you and get a free Original BUFF^® each

An Original BUFF^® can be worn in so many ways. They come in a variety of designs and styles and pack so small that there's really no excuse not to have at least one in your bag.

We'd like to encourage you to bring a friend along by offering both you and your friend a free Original BUFF^® (worth £13 each) when you book your course together.

Visit our web site to find out more or drop us a line on 0333 121 2125 if you have any questions about our Bring a Friend Offer.

Gift vouchers

Our gift vouchers make the perfect gift for your adventurous friends & family

Next time you're stuck for a gift, why not consider buying your loved one one of our gift vouchers which they can exchange for any of our brilliant mountain bike skills courses or guided adventures.

Our gift vouchers start at just £25.00. Beyond this you can choose any amount to give. It just depends how much you like them!

Visit our web site to find out more or drop us a line on 0333 121 2125 if you have any questions or wish to buy a gift voucher.

Community

Find Singletrack School on Facebook and Twitter

Did you know we have a very active Facebook page and Twitter Feed where you can get up-to-the-minute news, read and leave reviews, upload your photos and start and join discussions?

Course & ride programme for July 2013

For our Surrey Hills and Yorkshire Moors venues

We have the following places remaining on our mountain bike skills courses and guided events during July 2013.

Please note that, dependant on coach availability, we add additional parallel courses when demand is highest. This means it's always worth calling; especially if there are several of you in a group wishing to book.

Half Day General Skills Courses

Full Day General Skills Courses

Half Day Skills Workshops

Two Day Courses

Surrey Hills Half Day Technical Guided Rides

Surrey Hills Day Guided Rides

Surrey Hills Two Day Guided Rides

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