Mountain Biking
by Clare Muir
I have enjoyed cycling for many years now as a way of keeping fit and getting out in the fresh air, mainly on a road bike. However, about three years ago I was encouraged to try mountain biking by a friend and got hooked. I now ride out 2-4 times a week off road and compete for Team Leisure Wheels in a mixture of different races from short fast races to long endurance events.
At the beginning of this year I trained as a Level 2 Cycling Coach for British Cycling. This has enabled me to get involved in teaching children and young people to develop new skills and further develop existing ones, whilst enjoying the fun and excitement of cycling in a safe off road environment. Present coaching activities I am involved in, in the Dacorum area include:
- Hemel Hempstead Cycling Club, Go-Ride Cycling courses for 8-16 year olds.
- Hemel Hempstead Cycling Club, Monthly Ashridge Saturday Cycle rides for 8-16 year olds. First Saturday of every month from 10-12noon.
- British Cycling Go-Ride holiday courses for 8-16 year olds.
For more information on the above courses either contact:
- Clare Muir on 07941470066
- Graham MacNamee (British Cycling Go-Ride Coach)