Bring a Friend Offer
Bring a friend with you and get a free Original Buff each
We always recommend learning new outdoor skills with a friend. Not only is it more fun to have someone you know along, but it's also a good idea to learn with a friend so you can go away and coach each other after your course. Two minds are better than one when it comes to recalling all the lessons learned on our courses.
We'd like to encourage you to bring a friend along by offering you and your friend a free Original Buff when you book your course together.
How to claim your free Buff
Just quote BUFFOFFER when you make your booking. You can both choose your free Buff from a wide selection of designs when you attend your course.
Offer terms and conditions
- Only one Original Buff can be claimed per individual
- Offer available for skills course bookings only. Guided adventures are not included in the offer
- Offer only available to persons booking on to scheduled skills courses
- Offer does not apply to private, corporate or school and youth group bookings
- Cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other offer, discount, voucher or gift pack
- Astounding Adventures reserve the right to change or cancel this offer at any time
Customer testimonials
"I went along as a complete novice and had so much fun, the techniques that were taught will improve your riding whether you're a trail expert or a beginner"
Daniel Siddiqui
South-West London
"All at The Singletrack School are very helpful; especially my instructor Jessica who was knowledgeable patient fun informative and, most importantly, a superb rider which inspires students with confidence"
Daniel Siddiqui
South-West London
"I left the session feeling re-energised and looking for more. I've signed up for the Mastering Steep Terrain course already!"
Francis Cooper
South-East London
"Neil (the coach) very quickly identified and unravelled bad habits and described correct technique in a way that had instant results on the bike"
Francis Cooper
South-East London
" I can't believe how much I learned and improved in a few short hours"
Francis Cooper
South-East London
"Thanks for a fantastic weekend. I learned a huge amount from Rob, Neil and Jess especially (the coaches) and can't wait to hit the trails again soon"
Ed Soanes
Staffanstorp, Sweden
"Great day on Sunday on your Hops & Drops course. It was the perfect blend of pushing the boundaries while acknowledging they're there in the first place"
Sandy Vann
Woking, Surrey
"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!"
Jo Healy
Hove, East Sussex
"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."
Melanie Harrison
Horsham, West Sussex
"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."
Justin Edwards
Lightwater, Surrey
"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."
Justin Edwards
Lightwater, Surrey
"I had a totally brilliant time and finished the singletrack grinning from ear to ear. Rob (the coach) explained everything so clearly. Thanks again!"
Emma Weatherill
Sittingbourne, Kent
"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."
Richard Nettleship
Guildford, Surrey
"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!"
Phillip Jenkins
Reigate, Surrey
"A massive thank you for The Fundamentals course and guided ride last weekend. I'm still buzzing from it and boring everyone about being able to do a manual!"
Rachel Charlton
Brixton, London
"Had a great time on my Fundamentals course this weekend and the guided tour afterwards. Thanks Danielle and Jessica (the coaches)"
Mike Walker
Southampton, Hampshire
"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"
Barry Taylor
Ashtead, Surrey
"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"
Libis Knights
Kingston upon Thames
"Awesome day! Picked up some very useful tips in the coaching session & thoroughly enjoyed the guided ride. Definitely recommended!"
Richard Downham
Farnham, Surrey
"Thanks for a great day out on Saturday, really enjoyed it and learned a lot!"
Daniel Balthasar
London
"I learnt a lot and rode over obstacles & trails I probably wouldn't have tried before - fantastic day, cheers!"
Suzanne Taylor
Middleton, Manchester
"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"
Melody Dark
Middleton, Manchester
"At the end of each tip, I really quite literally could feel the difference in my riding as a result of the coaching"
Casper Blom
Richmond upon Thames
"It was very enlightening to see how the coach could read my riding and translate the shortcomings into understandable words for me"
Casper Blom
Richmond upon Thames
"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!"
Marcus Keet
Eastbourne, Sussex
"Thanks again for the experience on Saturday; very well organised, very informative and very enjoyable"
Jake and Des Mayall
Twickenham, Middlesex
"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"
Jo Denoris
Twickenham, Middlesex
"We all came away feeling that we can take our riding up another level with our new found knowledge"
Richard Sterry
Redhill Cycling Club
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"I left with the knowledge of what actions to take to improve my riding and it already has had an effect"
Jo Gilmour
Brighton MTB Club
"The organisation and delivery of the course was excellent. We shall certainly look to book more later in the year"
Sarah Crawford
South-East London
"It was an amazing day and by just doing the course gave me the confidence to go out on the trails"
Phil Todd
Croydon, Surrey
"Thanks for a great weekend. We really enjoyed it and look forward to another weekend of mountain biking soon"
Jordy Knewstubb
London
"Your professionalism and good company helped turn a chilly day in the woods into a very inspiring day"
Matthew Addison
Muddy Moles MTB Club
"Good sound advice, demonstrations and opportunities to practice"
Paul Loader
Muddy Moles MTB Club
"Everybody agreed that the Singletrack Skills courses made a massive impact to their riding"
Scott Camber
Bucks MTB Club
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"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"
Doug Shaw
Addiscombe Cycling Club
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"Thank you so much for the skills training. I didn't think I'd learn so much about my riding style (or lack of!)"
Sue Ritchie
Addiscombe Cycling Club
"Experienced MTBers who have reached a plateau in their riding will definitely benefit from skills coaching"
Richard Sear
Diary of a Mountain Biker
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"The coaches had good communication skills and demonstrated everything with great patience and a gentle manner"
Mike Gill
Brighton MTB Club
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"I felt so much more in control. Result - huge increase in confidence and exhilaration!"
Lorna Hendry
Maidstone, Kent
"Thanks again for Saturday - it's always fantastic to learn new things and when it has such an impact - even better"
Richard Shelton
Maidstone, Kent
"I really enjoyed the course. It was great to be shown how to do a manual properly"
Matt Stridgen
Anerley, London
"Putting the techniques into practice under your watchful eye really helped to consolidate the learning for me"
Ann Nealon
Esher, Surrey
"This is the first cycling coaching I have paid for and it won't be my last with Astounding Adventures!"
Paul Loader
Oxshott, Surrey
"I learned so much - who would have thought there was so much science to learn from two wheels!"
Jacqui Parker
Cobham, Surrey
"Thank you for an awesome, amazing and, of course, astounding day!"
Jim Mitchell
Caterham, Surrey
"The day was really great. I certainly got a lot out of the coaching. It will really help with my riding"
Christian Bozeat
Charing Heath, Kent
"I thought that the learning points were put across very clearly and effectively with well executed demonstrations"
Judith Turner
Swaledale Outdoor Club
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"I was transformed from a timid toddler on trainer wheels to a half pipe hero"
Darren
Clifton Cycling Club
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"Learn from professional riders in a really friendly and fun atmosphere"
Emila Zeilinska
Clifton Cycling Club
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"With courses costing as little as £65 it's a small investment, but will have a significant impact on your riding"
Matthew Saxon
Swaledale Outdoor Club
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"With a professional British Cycling Instructor watching your every move, it's surprising how many faults they can find"
Mark Walters
York Mountaineering Club
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"A very positive learning experience. I look forward to trying to put more of it into practice!"
Alex Starling
Barnes, London
"I came away with significantly greater confidence in tackling trails and skills which will enable me to develop further"
Chris Susans
Rayleigh, Essex
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"We all benefited enormously from learning The Fundamentals. I myself just cannot get over the difference it's made to my riding"
Steve Wragg
Billingshurst, West Sussex
"Thank you for the great navigation skills course it was very interesting and I'll put my new skills to good use"
Steve Belsey
Woking, Surrey
"Knowledgeable and friendly coaches and a great balance of learning, theory and practice"
Ian Gilbody
Epsom, Surrey
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"A very enjoyable and educational course with Danielle (the coach)... I will be able to enjoy the downhills a lot more"
Richard Carter
Coulsdon, Surrey
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"I still have a lot of practice to do but I am really delighted with the progress I have made just after one lesson"
Melody Dark
Middleton, Manchester
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"Very professional outfit offering well structured courses to take you to the next level and beyond!"
Stewart Lomax
Redhill, Surrey
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"Thanks for a fantastic day. I would recommend it to anyone, really good teaching"
Howard Binysh
Bigfoot Cycling Club
About Astounding Adventures
Astounding Adventures provide coaching in Hill Walking and Navigation Skills, Mountaineering and Scrambling, Rock Climbing, Adventure Racing, First Aid and Mountain Biking in The Surrey Hills, The Lake District, Snowdonia, The Peak District, The Brecon Beacons and The Yorkshire Moors.
We also organise and deliver Team Building Events, Challenge Days and Social Days for Corporate Customers and Schools and Youth Groups.
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