Coach and Ride: The Basics | Surrey Hills MTB

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 09:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Hurtwood Hideout, Holmbury St. Mary | Dorking, EN

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Coaching isn't just about technical improvement; it is about finding more enjoyment on the trails. Our 'Basics' sessions are designed for novice riders and beginners who want to build a solid foundation in a supportive, inclusive environment.
We keep our groups smallโ€”typically just eight ridersโ€”to ensure you get the individual attention you need to feel confident on the dirt.
๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒโ€™๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ: We follow a simple, proven formula that combines structured learning with a proper ride:
Expert coaching focusing on the core fundamentals. Weโ€™ll cover bike setup (including suspension and tyre pressures), the 'Ready Position' for off-road posture, gear selection, and effective braking.
๐€ ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐›๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค ๐ญ๐จ ๐ซ๐ž๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฅ. We usually head to the famous Peaslake Village Stores or the Hurtwood Inn.
A guided ride through the woodland trails of Holmbury and Pitch Hills. This is where you put your new skills into practice on a progressive route specifically chosen by your coach to build your confidence.
๐ˆ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐ž? If you are comfortable riding a bike on smooth terrain or roads and are looking to move into off-road riding, this is for you. We welcome both conventionally powered mountain bikes and e-bikes.
๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Meet at the Hurtwood Hideout, Holmbury St. Mary
๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐€๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: We are based in the heart of the Surrey Hills, a National Landscape that is surprisingly easy to reach from across the South East.
๐๐ฒ ๐‘๐š๐ข๐ฅ: We are just a short distance from Gomshall station, which has direct connections (approx. 1 hour) from London via Dorking or Guildford.
๐๐ฒ ๐‘๐จ๐š๐: Easily accessible via the A3 or A24. We meet at the Hurtwood Hideout, which offers a straightforward start to your day on the hills.
๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ : Spaces are limited to maintain our small group focus. Please view the available dates and secure your spot via the link below:
https://marmalademtb.com/product/group-coach-and-ride-beginner-on-the-surrey-hills/
We look forward to riding with you.
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