Mountain Biking Coaching in Walkerburn, Scotland
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness needed to manage variable trail terrain and repeated technical efforts.
Overview
Refine your mountain biking skills in Walkerburn, Scotland, with personalized coaching tailored to your goals. Perfect for riders at all levels looking to enhance technique and confidence.
Custom Coaching Session - Half Day
Ages 16+! • Learn to ride or improve those skills!
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About This Adventure
Experience a personalized 2.5-hour coaching session designed to enhance your mountain biking skills, regardless of your level. Focus on your specific goals with expert guidance and video analysis. Whether mastering the basics or tackling technical challenges, this tailored approach ensures a memorable and impactful learning experience.
Completely tailored small group or individual session to maximise learning time
Duration
2.5hrs
About
Coaching session tailored to focus on what you want to improve, for any level of rider. It's all about developing and improving your riding, including video analysis. Let us know what you want to work on and we will take it from there. Examples - basics of mountain biking, finding and maintaining flow, jumps and drops, steep and technical, race preparation
What to bring
Food and drinks are not provided by TrailSkills. Each rider is expected to carry suitable food and hydration provisions for the session/ride. If in doubt about what to bring please just ask… It's compulsory to wear a certified cycling helmet throughout any TrailSkills coaching session or guided ride. Helmets should be less than 5years old and should not have any damage. Additional protection including eye wear, knee pads and other protection is welcome on all of our classes. Gloves should be worn. A mountain bike in good working order is required for all courses, if you need to hire a bike please get in touch when booking so that we can help with that if need be.
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy shoes with good grip
Technical trails in Walkerburn demand shoes that handle rocky and rooty terrain well.
Hydrate before and during your ride
Bring enough water for 2.5 hours, especially on warm days to maintain focus and energy.
Check your bike’s brakes and tires
Ensure your bike is in top condition to safely manage technical descents and sharp corners.
Arrive early for equipment setup
Starting with warmed-up muscles and adjusted gear helps maximize your coaching benefits.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red deer
- Buzzards soaring overhead
History
Walkerburn has a strong textile mill heritage dating back to the 19th century, now giving way to a thriving outdoor community.
Conservation
Local trail groups maintain sustainable paths to reduce erosion and protect fragile moorland habitats.
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Recommended Gear
Full-face or MTB helmet
Protects your head on technical terrain and during falls.
Gloves with good padding
Improves grip and protects hands from vibration and impacts.
Hydration pack or water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during longer sessions in warm weather.
summer specific
Comfortable mountain biking clothing
Allows freedom of movement and manages sweat efficiently.