Rate: 3 - 6+ (8 is the hardest!)
Our Mountain Biking Training Course is focused to teach the participant the basic handling skills of mountain biking, through hands-on training methods. The location for the training course has been selected so as not to be overly demanding, and to have plenty of space for participant for practicing the necessary skills. The course is a three-level structure suiting the different riding experience of individual participant.
Level 1 - Beginner
Skills to be covered include:
At the end of the skills sessions, participants will be taken on an instructor-led guided tour, where you will be given the opportunity to put into practice all skills that you have learnt in the morning session.
Level 2 - Intermediate
This course is designed to enhance and improve upon the skills covered in the level 1 course.
The day consists of a 4-5 hours ride over a more challenging terrain
(Tai Lam Country Park), giving the client the opportunity to practice new skills and techniques on some of the very best mountain biking trails in Hong Kong Country Park.
Further skills to be covered include:
Bike set up in different types of terrain
Log Hops Water obstacles
Carrying technique dealing with mud
Single track riding skills
Short technical sections
Steeper climbs and descents
Choice of line
Like many participants find it of benefit to complete the level 1 immediately followed by the level 2 the next day. This helps to re-enforce newly acquired skills.
Level 3 - Advance
This 4-5 hours ride takes place over mountainous and difficult in terrain
(Tai Mo Shan Country Park). With high degree of bike-handling ability needed, it will test the participants nerve and physical abilities to the limit. With very technical ground, fast down hills and steep up hills everybody will be sure to gain maximum enjoyment from this fabulous mountain biking experience.
Skills covered will include:
Long, technical, rocky descents
Slow, technical maneuvers
Steep sided single track
Tight switchbacks
Training tips for DH & XC competition
Other Option:
Night Riding Course (Tai Lam Country Park)
As an optional addition to level 2and 3 courses, we can also include a night riding skills and technique course. This will open up a completely new dimension to a person's mountain biking adventures and offers new and exciting challenges.
Skills covered will include:
This is a 3-4 hours off-road night ride giving the participant the opportunity to practice the necessary skills and techniques required to ride during the hours of darkness in an efficient and confident manner.
Your instructor:
"Howard Tsang" 27, winner of National Champion for 1998, 1999 and 2000, ranked 6th and 3rd runner-up in the 1997 Asian Mountain Championship in Cebu and 2000 in Thailand.
Represented the SAR in the 3rd (Philippine), 4th (Beijing), 5th (Malaysia), 6th (Thailand) Asian Mountain Bike Championship and the 1998 World Mountain Bike Championship in Canada
Holder of level ll National Mountain Bike Coaching Cert. , NSCA, ACE & Network certified personal fitness trainer.
With Howard's extensive knowledge of the area, you are promised a guided tour/ training course which is second to none.
You will ride trails well off the beaten track that most mountain bikers never find. It is not a case of "Charge, Follow Me", an individuals ability is catered for and all rides adapted and modified dependent upon the ability of the group. Tours or courses are graded dependent upon on distance, expected time and skill involved.
Eligibility | 16yrs and above (must know how to ride a bike!) |
Level of difficulty: | Basic to advance (depends on package!) |
When: | T.B.C. (Saturday or Sunday) |
Where: | Around Hong Kong Country Park |
What: | Mountain Bike training & sight seeing |
Duration: | Approx. {10am to 5pm} |
Equipment: | MTB Bike & Helmet are included! |
Personal Equipment: | Check personal equipment list! |
Lunch & Refreshment: | Provided |
No. of Participant: | (minimum number is 4) |
Transportation: | Min-Bus/ Van Pick up & Drop off at Queens Pier |
Cost: | $800 per person (per level) (Including: all equipment, transportation, personal accidental insurance, lunch & refreshment) |
Note: | 10% Discount will be given to those who take two levels or above at once! |
Enquire: | [email protected] |
Bookings are now being taken, should you wish to discuss dates and availability please do not hesitate to contact Howard Tsang