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jamLCFC · **Posted** Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:23 am

As part of geting the wife and I into using the bikes offroad i looked for a company that could offer some skills training. From a post on this site i contacted Steve at Chasing Trails.

We booked a day (our wedding anniversary present to ourselves Very Happy

) with Steve to have a go at Dalby Forest. He took us through some basic skills like braking and balance to start with and then progressed onto the trail(red route) to cover drop offs, berms , climbing and many other useful snippets that as novices will prove to be invaluable as we start to get more and more into this sport.

Steve is a genuinely nice guy that clearly loves his biking and this is shown in his approach to the course, This was the wifes first proper go on the trails and she was impressed by Steves attitude and approach . He explained everything , demonstrated it and even stood there ready to catch you just in case..... Shocked

I have no other connection with Chasing trails other than being a thoroughly satisfied customer.

http://www.chasingtrails.com/

Thanks Steve

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Compulsive tinkerer....my ideas far far outway my ability and that makes things costly !!

MuddyTom · **Posted** Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:45 pm

That's a nice little write up. It's a shame that they are too far away for me. From your review and their website they look like a good company.

Tom

New Bike Fund - £55 =I

switchback18 · **Posted** Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:36 pm

Thanks for the review, always good to hear.

I couldn't help wondering how many other couples would both agree to a day of mountain biking as an anniversary present!

Enjoy the biking!

Steve

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grantway · **Posted** Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:51 pm

Yer also he rides an Orange Wink

Now Orange 5 AM
Then Giant XTC 3

XxxBFGxxX · **Posted** Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:42 am

The Hogester · **Posted** Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:32 am

Id love to do something like this some time! Bookmarked Very Happy

switchback18 · **Posted** Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:24 pm

jamLCFC · **Posted** Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:16 pm

nicklouse · **Posted** Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:31 pm

x-isle · **Posted** Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:59 am

I too can comment on how good Steve is.

Recently went on one of Chasing Trails 7Stanes weekends. Not only a bloody great time, but also came away with a lot of good skills......and what a place to learn them! Smile

Craig Rogers
www.chaseskills.co.uk - MTB Skills Coaching at Cannock Chase

xisleuk.pinkbike.com

sheepsteeth · **Posted** Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:21 pm

blimey, i thought grantway was back until i saw the date of the posts, phew!!

Lime Conkers
Jar of liver
Soles of your feet

switchback18 · **Posted** Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:45 pm

Cheers Craig.

Just in case it needs clarifying, an Orange Five isn't compulsory to do a Chasing Trails course...

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Yukon Boy · **Posted** Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:41 pm

I've done a day with Steve and Chasing Trails and found it a really fun and useful course! I bought it for my girlfriend for her birthday last year and we both enjoyed it. Comes recommended from me!

Wicked2627 · **Posted** Tue Jun 8, 2010 3:45 pm

I did a day with Steve yesterday and I found it very useful. My confidence is not the best as I am a new rider but Steve was very patient and able to teach me alternative ways of tackling obstacles and highlight some of the bad habits i'd picked up.

One bad habit is I instinctively unclip a pedal when I get nervous - I now understand why this gives me less control! Also, to go over obstacles I was pulling up on my handlebars when I should be pushing forward and leaning back.

I'd recommend a session whether you are a complete beginner or even more experienced but have difficultly with certain techniques (or just want to go faster).

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