Mountain Biking Coaching Sessions in Walkerburn, Scotland
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate to high fitness recommended due to continuous riding and skill drills
Overview
Take your mountain biking to the next level with a full-day personalized coaching session in Scotland’s scenic Walkerburn. Tailored tech tips and video analysis sharpen skills on rugged trails.
Custom Coaching Session - Full Day
Ages 16yrs + • Learn to ride or perfect those skills!
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About This Adventure
Experience a personalized coaching session designed to elevate your mountain biking skills, regardless of your level. Over five hours, focus on your specific goals with expert guidance and video analysis. Whether mastering jumps or preparing for races, this tailored approach ensures a memorable and impactful learning experience.
Completely tailored small group or individual session to maximise learning time
Duration
5hrs
About
Coaching session talored to focus on what you want to improve, for any level of rider. Its 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
Bring a well-maintained bike
Ensure your mountain bike is tuned and tires are appropriate for variable trail conditions around Walkerburn.
Hydrate and pack snacks
Keep energy levels stable with ample water and portable snacks for this intense full-day coaching.
Wear protective gear
Helmet, gloves, and pads are critical when practicing jumps and technical skills safely.
Prepare for weather changes
Scottish upland weather can shift quickly—layer accordingly to stay comfortable on longer rides.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red deer
- Golden eagle
History
Walkerburn’s forestry and mountain biking history interplay with its roots as a 19th century mill town.
Conservation
Coaches follow Leave No Trace principles to protect the delicate upland habitats integral to Walkerburn’s trails.
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Recommended Gear
Full-suspension mountain bike
Provides control and comfort on varied terrain and technical features.
Protective helmet
Essential safety gear for all riding and technical maneuvers.
Hydration pack
Allows hands-free water access during long coaching sessions.
Gloves with good grip
Improves handlebar control and protects hands while practicing skills.