Advanced Mountain Bike Skills - Race Craft

Hosted by Coach & Enduro World Cup Rider Oli Poulter

This intensive session is designed for advanced riders with mountain biking experience who are preparing to race or already competing. The focus is on race craft, refining the skills needed to ride faster, smoother, and with greater confidence on technical terrain.

Key Skills Covered:

• Body positioning and movement for stability and control on demanding trails.

• Using the legs for grip and speed, effectively managing rough and undulating terrain.

• Advanced cornering techniques, including hip driven turning for improved traction and flow.

• Line choice and trail awareness, learning to read terrain to maintain speed and efficiency.

• Race simulation with FreeLap timing, tracking progression and optimising race strategies.

• Sprint drills to develop explosive power and acceleration off the start.

• Cone drills to enhance agility, movement on the bike, and responsiveness.

• Discussing bike set up and how it affects the rider

Please note: This is a physically demanding session requiring a high level of fitness for the full three hour duration.

If you’re unsure whether this session is suitable for your rider, please email zoe@thetrailacademy.co.uk for guidance.

Price per session is £35.00

Location:

Duke of Kent School, Peaslake Road, Ewhurst Surrey GU6 7NS

As you arrive at the school driveway, take the first right hand turning by the lodge house and follow the road down to the gravel carpark on your right. 

What to bring on the day: A Mountain Bike, a mountain bike helmet (no BMX helmets) and gloves – in full working order, appropriate clothing (long trousers) and footwear including waterproof jacket (please be aware that clothing and shoes can get muddy by the end of the session so a change of clothes may be handy). Snacks and a drink.

We will conduct a safety check on all bikes and advise on correct set up before every course.

Regardless of age, ability or skill level the Trail Academy is here to help. It is our aim to make all our classes as fun and progressive as possible. We want everyone to learn at their own pace and have fun while doing it!