Technique
Cornering confidence
Learn body position, braking points and line choice to carry more speed through berms and off-camber turns.
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Intermediate riders
MTB “bitesize” courses for Intermediate riders
Short, focused sessions that sharpen your cornering, climbing and descending skills on real Ride Outs with Swift Trails coaches.
Bitesize format
Small sessions, big progress
Each bitesize course focuses on one skill at a time, so you leave every ride with something you can use on your next trail.
Climbing
Steady climbing
Work on pacing, gear selection and seated versus standing technique for longer, steeper ascents.
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Descending
Rooty and rocky descents
Build control over technical terrain with weight distribution drills and calm, progressive line practice.
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How it works
Ride Outs built around you
Every Ride Out starts with a short skills warm-up, then moves onto a live trail where your coach can see exactly how you handle each section. You will always know what to practise next.
- Groups capped to keep coaching personal
- Routes chosen to match the skill of the session
- Clear feedback at the end of every ride
What every bitesize session includes
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Bike set-up check
A quick review of tyre pressure, saddle height and brakes so your bike is ready for the trail.
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Terrain-matched routes
Trails are selected to challenge your current level without pushing you beyond what you are ready for.
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Coach-led drills
Short, repeatable drills on a feature of the trail, followed by a ride-through to apply what you practised.
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Take-home notes
A summary of your session and suggested drills so the learning carries on after you get home.
Recent Ride Outs
A look at the trails and terrain our intermediate riders have been tackling.
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Common questions
They are designed for riders who already handle basic trail riding and want to refine specific skills such as cornering, climbing and technical descents.