Mountain Bike Skills and Development Courses
This is a beginners course for the whole family, (minimum age 8 years). The course consists of 3 two hour evening sessions and a 5 hour day session on a weekend.
You can use your own bike or one of ours (see reception for bike hire prices). After introductions, a safety check will be carried out on each bike to ensure that it is mechanically sound and safe for use. Safe riding skills will be taught on the course as well as navigating rough terrain, and basic bike maintenance skills.
At the end of the course there will be the opportunity to go on a daylong ride along local bridleways that will test the skills that have been learnt over the course.
Course Dates
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Day Ride: Saturday 11.00am – 3.00pm (approx)
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Dates
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MBS1
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10, 11, 12, 15 March
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MBS2
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7, 8, 9, 12 April
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MBS3
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6, 7, 8, 10 May
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MBS4
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9, 10, 11, 14 June
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MBS5
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14, 15, 16, 19 July
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MBS6
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11, 12, 13, 16 August
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MSB7
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15, 16, 17, 20 September
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Prices:
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Adults £28.80
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Juniors £14.40
Individuals or groups can hire bikes for use on or off Whickham Thorns site. Hire periods are by the hour, half day or full day and weekend hire is also available. Restrictions apply. Ask reception for details.
Whickham Thorns can arrange for a guide to accompany groups and introduce them to local bridleways. Weekend and group rates are available on request.
Bike Hire Prices:
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Per person:
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Hourly £3.60
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Half day £6.70
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Full day £11.30
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Group & guide £44.50