BEGINNERS/coaching - International Womens Day 2019 #BalanceForBetter

The Minatour is suitable for real beginners, its a mix of flowy singletrack (so about a meter and half wide for this beginner trail), which is fantastic for learning how to do off road trails. There are currently three sections and then we return to the centre on fire road.

Celebrating women for International Womens Day - this ride is a fantastic start to get into mountain biking - A little bit of coaching in a couple of places along the blue route - to help with confidence in Berms (corners) and little features. If you are nervous about whether this is for you or not please email me at [email protected] I will be happy to chat it through.

The Minatour blue route at Coed Y Brenin

The Minatour blue route at Coed Y Brenin

Helmets (within date) are a must please, gloves and glasses are advisable but at your discretion. Please bring water, and a snack with you, and any medication you may need. Your bike should be in a good working order and will be checked before the ride - I will show you how to check your own bike which is advisable before any ride. Bring tools and inner tubes if you have them, but I will be carrying kit also. You do not need state of the art kit - if you do not have cycling clothes then things like leggings or tracksuit bottoms are ideal. Along with some warm layers and a waterproof jacket. Please try and bring a little bag with you to be able to put anything you take off, and your water etc in - it is not advisable to have anything tied around your waist. If you do not have mtb shoes, then trainers are absolutely fine - not open toed shoes or flip-flops though please.

We especially welcome newbies!