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Airtime

Looking to 'fly' over the jumps and 'float off' the drops?

Firecrest MTB have developed a comprehensive and evolving approach to coaching airtime over the past 20 years, focusing on the intricacies of jumps and drops to help riders of all levels progress safely and confidently.

Here are some key aspects that make Firecrest MTB’s approach unique:

1. Progressive Methodology:

Step-by-Step Approach: Firecrest MTB emphasises a gradual build-up of skills, starting with foundational techniques before advancing to more complex manoeuvres. This helps ensure that riders master the basics, gain confidence, and reduce the risk of injury.

Customised Sessions:

Recognising that each rider is unique, coaching sessions are tailored to your individual needs, focusing on specific areas of improvement and personal goals.

2. Holistic Coaching Philosophy:

Mental and Physical Preparation: Beyond physical techniques, We train you to be prepared mentally. helping you overcome fear and build confidence.

Feedback and Reflection:

Continuous feedback empowers you to reflect on your experiences and make informed adjustments, encouraging self-assessment and growth.

3. Focus on Safety:

Safety-First Protocols: Emphasis on safety dynamic risk assessment is ingrained in the coaching programme to ensure riders understand and prioritise safety.

Controlled Environments: Utilisation of safely controlled environments with a range of features enables riders to learn in a safe and controlled setting.

4. Use of Technology:

Video Analysis: Incorporating video feedback allows riders to visually assess their technique and make necessary adjustments, thereby accelerating learning.

Data-Driven Insights: Firecrest MTB integrates latest technology to track progress through measurable data and performance metrics.

5. Support:

Mentoring and Ongoing Support: Beyond formal lessons, students benefit from ongoing mentoring and support, ensuring their riding journey continues beyond coaching sessions.

6. Experienced Coaches:

Proven Expertise: With decades of experience, Firecrest MTB coaches possess in-depth knowledge that is continually enhanced by keeping up to speed with the latest advancements in mountain biking techniques and coaching methodologies.

Personalised Engagement: We ensure that complex concepts are presented in an accessible manner, tailored to the your learning style.

Firecrest MTB’s unique blend of progressive methodology, holistic philosophy, safety emphasis, technological integration, and supportive community sets it apart as a leading programme in developing and refining skills related to airtime, jumps, and drops in mountain biking.

The Experience That Gets Results

Firecrest Mountain Biking  has been training with riders to improve their Jumps and Drops for over 25 years.

We have a wealth of experience when it comes to working with riders improve their confidence when both wheels are off the ground.

Firecrest MTB’s proven approach works with you to build your understanding of how to ride jumps and drops building your confidence leading to big improvements in your Jumps and Drops Technique.

Mind over Matter - The Mental Essentials

If you find yourself ‘freezing’ at the thought of your wheels leaving the ground or hauling on the brakes as you approach a Jump or Drop this is the course for you.

We’ve worked with thousands of riders giving them all an insight into their ‘Skills Set’ ‘Mind Set’ and the Techniques that underpin the what is required when riding over Jumps and Drops. ‘The System’ that underpins Firecrest’s Mountain Bike Skills Instruction and Coaching looks at all the elements from Mountain Bike Set Up through to the Psychology behind what’s holding you back unblocking and unlocking the mental aspects of your riding and giving you the  confidence to leave the ground and get some air when you need it most.

Your course will be tailored to meet your individual needs from ‘novice’ to ‘experienced’ riders looking to perfect their technique, find more speed and get a bigger adrenalin rush.

We cover the following on your Jumps and Drops Course

Why it’s important to get your Bike set up right with a focus on understanding:
  • Making the right tyre choice and running the correct tyre pressure.
  • Getting your suspension set up for you and why tuning your suspension to the trail will enable you to ride trails with more confidence.
  • Optimising brake lever set up to improve the way you ride and develop confidence on your bike.
  • The importance of how your Body Position, Footwork, Looking and Speed Control effect how you ride the trail.
  • The composition of the trail and the importance of why the Entry, Section and Exit and how trails are linked and layered are so important.
  • The importance of Energy Management (Pumping) by introducing you to how you can make the bike work with you and gain free energy and speed from the trail.
  • The importance of ‘performance cues’ and how to ensure they don’t effect how you ride.
  • An introduction to the psychology of mountain biking. Including the importance of focusing on the right things at the right time and taking control of your mental game.
  • Jumps
  • Drops
  • Pumping (Energy Management)

Course Duration and Pricing

We have a simple pricing structure for our 1-2-1 Courses: –

1-2-1 – 3 hours MTB Skills Coaching – £150.00Special Offer only £125.00

Dates and Times – You have the choice of a three hour course from 9:30am to 12.30pm or 1.30pm  – 4.30pm 7 days a week (subject to availability). 

Booking a course is easy. Click Here>>> which will take you to our Timetable of courses. From there choose the date that you’d like to book your course. You’ll book the course as a one-to-one session and then we can tailor it to cover the skills that you would like to work on.

We will tailor your course to focus on Jumps and Drops. Giving you the insight and understanding of the techniques essential to getting airborne and building both your ‘skill set’ and ‘mind set’ to master this essential skill.

If you’d like to add more participants that’s great, please contact us when you book and they can easily be added when we confirm your course. You can add up to 5 people at £25.00pp on a 3hr course. 

Alternatively if you are looking to book a group course for 6+ participants contact us and we’ll be in touch to tailor a course to your group.