Why not get the year off to a good start and learn some stuff that will stand you in good stead for many biking years to come. Don’t worry about what level you are currently at as there will be groups that will cater for both novice and more experienced riders and all will be welcome.

Key info is set out below but if you need any further details or a booking form then please contact kate@aquickrelease.com and she’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Allow a little extra time for a reply at the moment though as she’s currently still in Australia….

SUPPORTED BY - Sherwood Pines Forestry Commission
A Quick Release Holidays
Cotic Bikes
TREK WSD
Bontrager Wheelworks and Components.
DATE – 1st March
VENUE – Sherwood Pines Visitors Centre
COST - £35 per person or £50 per couple.

Just to give you a bit more an idea of what’s involved, here are some further details direct from Kate…………

“WHY?
As a female biker who only discovered mountain biking through my partner, Ian Potter, I want to encourage more women out there to try mountain biking. Mountain biking has allowed me to see parts of the UK and the rest of the world that I may never have experienced otherwise. I have made new friends, gained confidence and improved fitness in a natural environment rather than a gym or indoor sports hall. Plus it has meant quality time with my husband as I try in vain to rip his legs off down our favourite piece of single track....but more importantly mountain biking is just so much fun.

Now I know there are more and more women participating in mountain biking today then ever before. However there are still many women out there who don’t know what they’re missing out on. Then there are more experienced lady riders who simply don’t know where or how they can advance their skills and understanding of how their bike works. Furthermore there are a lot of women who have contacted AQR who would just like to meet other ladies involved in the sport.

THE EVENT
AQR are running a day of mountain biking for women that will involve technical skills coaching, trail side mechanical workshops and bike set up. Cotic and Trek WSD bikes will also be available to test ride around Sherwood Pines with COTIC and TREK staff to assist you on the day.

Partners and male friends will also be catered for on the day. This can be particularly helpful for newcomers to the sport who would like to go out riding with their partners, but who don’t have the confidence to do so in case they are left behind. AQR will pass on helpful tips on how experienced riders can encourage their partners to improve their mountain biking when out riding together. Plus ladies will also meet other like-minded women who share a love for mountain biking and discovering more of the great outdoors

AQR will cater for all ability levels with the option of beginner and advanced workshops and guided loops throughout the day. Ladies new to mountain biking will be able to learn basic technique and bike handling skills, while more experienced riders can move on to more advanced skills and trail craft.

MOUNTAIN BIKE PHOTOGRAPHY
As an extra option Joolze Dymond (check out www.joolzedymond.com) will be offering a mountain bike photography workshop on the day. If you fancy learning more about mountain bike photography then this is an opportunity to learn some tricks from the trade. There are only 8 places available, with the choice of a full day or half-day workshop.”

Hopefully we’ll see you there!

USEFUL LINKS:
A Quick Release Holidays www.aquickrelease.com
Cotic Bikes www.cotic.co.uk
Trek WSD www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/2008/women
Bontrager Wheelworks & Components www.bontrager.com