Free MTB SKills Training - Attackpoint : Orienteering training, racing, running, navigation, and fitness

Oct 29, 2009 5:32 PM #

Hello all,

I'm in the process of setting up a mtb/road/bmx/dh training company, and looking for some test subjects.

I'm based in Sheffield, UK, and was wondering if anyone wants some tips and hints on how to ride. I've raced World Cup 4x for 4 years, been on the British Team, raced downhill, bmx, road and xc and am looking to pass on the skills I've learnt.

If anyone fancies a session let me know - FREE! - for now anyway, just for me to get a feel for the market and what people want; try a few different idea's out etc. I'll simply answer any and all questions, give you tips on bike control, riding techniques, set up etc; as basic or in-depth as you wish.

Let me know.

Cheers!

Jim

Oct 29, 2009 7:06 PM #

Bommy T:

hi Jim
i am very interested in this, i ride xc very occasionally, when i have the time!...so plenty to learn. but my bike is being fixed atm, so i can't ride for at least a week. sounds great though, i will let you know when it is fixed.

Oct 29, 2009 8:10 PM #

JanetT:

Why isn't this is filed under MTB-Training and Technique? Doesn't seem to have anything to do with orienteering...

Oct 29, 2009 8:16 PM #

c.hill:

MTB Orienteering. I would have assumed that MTBOers are pretty strong technical cyclists or would like to strenghten there technical skills

Oct 30, 2009 3:31 AM #

urthbuoy:

275 - Nice offer and good luck with the new company. Too bad you're a continent and ocean away.

Oct 30, 2009 3:06 PM #

ba-ba:

we've letShUOC know, maybe if you get in contact with the University Cycling Club, and Hallam Uni's cycling club as well. Dunno about hallam, but Shef Uni's is at www.weridebikes.co.uk, or cycling@shef.ac.uk

Oct 30, 2009 4:29 PM #

Suzanne:

If you find yourself in San Francisco at any point, I'd love to get some tips ;)

Good luck with the business!

Oct 30, 2009 4:48 PM #

5122:

cfd - let me know!

JanetT - mtb orienteers need to be concentrating on route choice and planning ahead; the riding should really become second nature, hopefully I can help with this..

urthbuoy - hop on one of those metal birds and get over here, you two Suzanne; might be in the states next year so we'll see!

Ba-ba - I used to attend hallam, I'll be letting them know shortly and have a few contacts at Sheffield Uni too, but thanks for letting ShUOC know!

Cheers all!

Oct 30, 2009 5:03 PM #

Stodge:

You could always come down to Cannock Chase and organise a session, I could fill it with a few punters !

Nov 2, 2009 9:49 AM #

Christine:

Hey Jim, I'm now living in Sheffield and would gladly submit myself as a test subject. I've always enjoyed mountain biking (but remain wary of roots) and am always keen for improvement. Let me know! Peace.

Nov 2, 2009 1:08 PM #

fluceluce:

Hi Jim,
I am a member of ShUOC and would be very interested in a session - can always do with improving the bike aspect of MTBO...

Nov 2, 2009 8:00 PM #

5122:

Stodge - let me know how many you can round up and I'll see if its worth the trip!

Christine/Fluceluce - let me know your availability over the next few weeks.

Nov 2, 2009 8:14 PM #

fluceluce:

Should be available any afternoon during the week for the foreseeable future

Nov 2, 2009 9:42 PM #

JennyJ:

if you want a beginner I'm your girl!

Nov 4, 2009 9:28 AM #

5122:

Fluceluce - I'll try and pick a date next week and let you know.

Cheers

Nov 4, 2009 9:55 AM #

5122:

JennyJ - you also if you wish, just trying to get a feel of how best to teach/progress people so text subjects of all abilities welcome!

Nov 4, 2009 4:25 PM #

Bommy T:

my bike is fixed now, i can do wednesday or friday afternoon next week.

Nov 4, 2009 9:11 PM #

Stodge:

The problem is getting some daylight to do it in !
Probably get 4 or 5 easily, possibly a few more if booked a little further ahead. May be better to get a GB squad session booked in

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