Off-road cycling skills coaching

Starting from the basics, develop your cycling skills to more confidently take on rougher off-road routes on your mountain or gravel bike.

This event is part of the Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival and is free thanks to funding from Smarter Choices Smarter Places. Attendees at the event will have the opportunity to enter the Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival prize draw.

The 3-hour session will cover three main core principles of better off-road riding:

Ready position and dynamic movement – riding out of the saddle and moving your weight smooths the trail and allow you to ride easier over rough ground

Cornering – steering and cornering off-road come with their own challenges – looser, softer surfaces require a bit more thought and planning. We will cover essential approaches to allow you to corner with confidence

Front wheel lifts – the ability to unweight and even lift your front wheel over trail features and obstacles not only look cool but makes your riding smoother and less fatiguing overall.

Lang Toun Cycles’ Project Manager David Glover is leading these events. David is an experienced mountainbiker, racer and multi-day bikepacker. He has a Mountain Bike Leader qualification and has a UKCC Level 2 MTB (United Kingdom Coaching Certificate Level 2 Mountain Bike).

You will be in safe and capable hands and have the opportunity to increase your confidence riding off-road.

Additional Information

You must be over 16 to take part.

Please note that this event is weather-dependent.

Please bring sufficient fluid and snacks to keep you going for up to 3 hours of riding

Please make sure your bike is roadworthy before coming and note that helmets are mandatory on this ride.

Your bike must be an off-road capable bicycle in safe working order. This can be either a mountain bike with minimum 1.75 inch wide knobbly tyres, or a cross/gravel bike with minimum 35mm wide knobbly tyre.

Riders are also to bring at least one spare inner tube that is the correct size for their bike. Ask in-store at Lang Toun Cycles if you need advice.

Please wear appropriate clothes for cycling and the weather on the day. We will carry out basic bike checks at the start of the ride.

Booking Instructions

The event is free but booking is required.

If you are having trouble booking you can call 01592 858458 or email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk for assistance.