SkillsLoop Public Mountain Bike Courses

Want to improve your riding, build confidence and understand what you should actually be doing on the bike? Our public MTB courses are designed to give you clear coaching, useful techniques and plenty of time to practise in a friendly group environment.

Whether you are looking to corner with more flow, leave the ground with more confidence, or simply feel more in control on the trail, these courses give you the foundations to ride better.

Book Your Public Course

Why book a SkillsLoop public course?

Most riders know when something does not feel quite right, but they are not always sure what to change. That might be body position, timing, braking, line choice, bike setup or simply not knowing what the bike should feel like.

Our job is to make things clearer. We break each technique down, explain why it works, then help you apply it on the trail in a way that feels useful, safe and repeatable.

Build confidence

Learn at a sensible pace with coaching that helps you understand what is happening, not just copy a movement.

Improve technique

Work on the skills that make the biggest difference, including body position, bike control, cornering, jumps and drops.

Ride with more control

Feel more stable, balanced and connected to the bike across real trail features and common riding situations.

Learn with other riders

Public courses are a great way to progress in a relaxed group, with plenty of shared learning and support.

Choose your course

Cornering Course

This course is all about helping you carry more speed, find more grip and feel more confident through corners.

We look at the key foundations of cornering and explain why each movement matters.

Body position and stability
Bike separation
Vision and line choice
Flat corner technique
Berm technique
Building flow and confidence

Jumps & Drops Course

This course gives you a clear understanding of how to leave the ground safely and more confidently.

We use proven progressions to help you build timing, control and confidence.

Weighting and unweighting the bike
Front and rear wheel lifts
Bunny hop foundations
Jump technique and timing
Rolling drops
Pop drops and landing control

What to expect on the day

Bike check

We will help check your bike before the course begins and make small setup suggestions where needed.

This might include tyre pressure, brake lever position, cockpit setup or anything obvious that could affect your riding.

If your bike needs a larger setup change, we will do our best to help on the day and advise what may need adjusting afterwards.

Get your bike dialled before your course

Good technique is important, but your bike needs to work with you too.

Our SkillsLoop Bike Setup Tool gives you personalised starting points for tyre pressure, suspension, cockpit setup, brake lever position and more.

Get your bike closer before your coaching day so you can spend more time concentrating on your riding and less time fighting your setup.

Try the Bike Setup Tool

Body position and core skills

Before jumping into the main technique, we make sure the foundations are in place.

Small changes to body position can make a huge difference to control, stability and confidence.

Technique breakdown

We explain each skill in a simple way, show you what to look for, then give you time to practise with coaching feedback.

The aim is not to overload you. It is to give you techniques you can actually take away and use on your normal rides.

Trail-based practice

Once the foundations are in place, we move onto suitable trail features and real riding situations so you can apply the technique properly.

Is this course right for me?

Public courses are ideal if you want structured coaching, clear feedback and a chance to progress without the cost of a private session.

This course is a good fit if you:

Want to feel more confident on the bike
Feel stuck with your current riding
Want to understand the correct technique rather than just guess
Prefer learning in a small group environment
Want coaching that is friendly, clear and practical

Public courses can include a range of riders and abilities.

We always aim to create a fun, safe and supportive environment while helping each rider get as much as possible from the session.

Course details

Time

Courses usually run from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Please aim to arrive by 9:30am so we can get everyone ready and start on time.

Price

Public courses are priced from £65 per rider.

Prices are inclusive of site permission charges.

Beginner course meeting point

Birches Valley
Rugeley
WS15 2UQ

Intermediate course meeting point

Stile Cop Car Park
Rugeley
Nearest postcode: WS15 1QR

Please note: Public dates require a minimum of 3 bookings.

If a course does not meet the minimum number, you will be offered an alternative date or course voucher.

Please make yourself aware of our terms and conditions before booking.

Want something more personal?

Public courses are a great way to experience SkillsLoop coaching, but if you want a session built completely around you, your goals and your riding, private coaching may be a better option.

Many riders book private coaching after attending a public session because they can see how much difference focused coaching can make.

Before you book

Please choose the correct course option before adding to cart.
Please check the course length, date and rider number carefully.
All riders must have a suitable mountain bike and helmet.
Any abuse or poor attitude towards other riders or coaches will not be tolerated.
Riders may be asked to leave without refund if behaviour affects the safety or enjoyment of others.

Ready to ride better?

Choose your course option above, book your place and come along ready to learn, progress and enjoy the process.

If you are unsure which course is right for you, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.

Contact SkillsLoop

Email: info@skillsloop.com
Tel: 07429325729
Facebook: SkillsLoop