Backcountry Mountain Bike Leader Skills

"Thanks to Gary (the coach) who was a great teacher & really knew how to push me in the right way that meant I achieved exactly what I wanted to achieve!"

"The ride was a great success and the boys loved it. It was great for them to learn some new trails and to see how it really should be done by an expert."

"It's the first time I have ridden in The Surrey Hills and was truly impressed with the trails and the fantastic riding available accentuated by your knowledge of the area."

"Thanks for a great weekend on the Mountain Bike Improver Weekend, both myself and Charlie thoroughly enjoyed it, learnt a lot and increased our confidence."

"I had a totally brilliant time and finished the singletrack grinning from ear to ear. Rob (the coach) explained everything so clearly. Thanks again!"

"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Tackling Roots course yesterday. Jess was a great instructor, providing a good balance of tuition versus practice."

"May I suggest that before anybody buys a new bike that they do a course with these people first - far more cost effective. You'll be surprised what any bike can do!"

"A massive thank you for the Core Skills course and guided ride last weekend. I'm still buzzing from it and boring everyone about being able to do a manual!"

"Had a great time on my Core Skills course this weekend and the guided tour afterwards. Thanks Danielle and Jessica (the coaches)"

"You put on a thoroughly professional day and I look forward to a similar experience later in the year once I've 'mastered' my new skills"

"I had a fantastic day today. Really feel more confident on a bike and feel I have much more skills than I did when I started"

"Awesome day! Picked up some very useful tips in the coaching session & thoroughly enjoyed the guided ride. Definitely recommended!"

"Thanks for a great day out on Saturday, really enjoyed it and learned a lot!"

"I learnt a lot and rode over obstacles & trails I probably wouldn't have tried before - fantastic day, cheers!"

"The lesson was fab and then the consolidation at Dalby was excellento! Simon (the coach) was lovely and we all took a lot away from the day"

"At the end of each tip, I really quite literally could feel the difference in my riding as a result of the coaching"

"It was very enlightening to see how the coach could read my riding and translate the shortcomings into understandable words for me"

"I just wanted to thank you for a fantastic afternoon of riding on The North Downs last weekend. The trails were awesome; we were buzzing all the way home!"

"Thanks again for the experience on Saturday; very well organised, very informative and very enjoyable"

"I had a really fun day. Have been practising a bit on the Barclay's Bike on my morning commute! Can't wait to get out on the bike again"

"We all came away feeling that we can take our riding up another level with our new found knowledge"

"I left with the knowledge of what actions to take to improve my riding and it already has had an effect"

"The organisation and delivery of the course was excellent. We shall certainly look to book more later in the year"

"It was an amazing day and by just doing the course gave me the confidence to go out on the trails"

"Thanks for a great weekend. We really enjoyed it and look forward to another weekend of mountain biking soon"

"Your professionalism and good company helped turn a chilly day in the woods into a very inspiring day"

"Good sound advice, demonstrations and opportunities to practice"

"Everybody agreed that the Core Skills course and Singletrack Skills course made a massive impact to their riding"

"A couple of weeks ago I didn't have the confidence to ride over a match stick, let alone a rooty trail or a few logs"

"Thank you so much for the skills training. I didn't think I'd learn so much about my riding style (or lack of!)"

"Experienced MTBers who have reached a plateau in their riding will definitely benefit from skills coaching"

"The coaches had good communication skills and demonstrated everything with great patience and a gentle manner"

"I felt so much more in control. Result - huge increase in confidence and exhilaration!"

"Thanks again for Saturday - it's always fantastic to learn new things and when it has such an impact - even better"

"I really enjoyed the course. It was great to be shown how to do a manual properly"

"Putting the techniques into practice under your watchful eye really helped to consolidate the learning for me"

"This is the first cycling coaching I have paid for and it won't be my last with Astounding Adventures!"

"I learned so much - who would have thought there was so much science to learn from two wheels!"

"Thank you for an awesome, amazing and, of course, astounding day!"

"The day was really great. I certainly got a lot out of the coaching. It will really help with my riding"

"I thought that the learning points were put across very clearly and effectively with well executed demonstrations"

"I was transformed from a timid toddler on trainer wheels to a half pipe hero"

"Learn from professional riders in a really friendly and fun atmosphere"

"With courses costing as little as £60 it's a small investment, but will have a significant impact on your riding"

"With a professional British Cycling Instructor watching your every move, it's surprising how many faults they can find"

"A very positive learning experience. I look forward to trying to put more of it into practice!"

"I came away with significantly greater confidence in tackling trails and skills which will enable me to develop further"

"We all benefited enormously from learning the fundamentals... I myself just cannot get over the difference it's made to my riding"

"Thank you for the great navigation skills course it was very interesting and I'll put my new skills to good use"

"Knowledgeable and friendly coaches and a great balance of learning, theory and practice"

"A very enjoyable and educational course with Danielle (the coach)... I will be able to enjoy the downhills a lot more"

"I still have a lot of practice to do but I am really delighted with the progress I have made just after one lesson"

"Very professional outfit offering well structured courses to take you to the next level and beyond!"

"Thanks for a fantastic day. I would recommend it to anyone, really good teaching"