Bespoke Private Coaching
For riders looking for the most personal tuition, we offer bespoke half or full day private mountain bike coaching sessions. Based in the Tweed Valley, we’ll choose from Glentress, Innerleithen, or the Golfie trails, depending on what you’re looking to get from your time with us.
Over the past 17 years, we’ve worked with a wide variety of riders, from complete beginners all the way up to World Champions, World Cup racers, Olympic athletes and National Champions, as well as clubs and teams of all levels. Whether you’re a racer looking to improve at the top of your game, a cycling club wanting to upskill their coaches and understand modern riding techniques, or a group of mates simply wanting to ride with more confidence, we’ve got you covered with our experienced coaching team. We’ll ensure your day works for you and you get exactly what you’re looking for.
Whilst we’re predominantly based in the Scottish Borders, we can happily travel further afield for larger group bookings as required, having spent many days coaching across the country and even internationally in the past.
Kids Private Bookings
Between us, our team has a wealth of experience working with young up and coming riders. Dirt School Academy delivers courses for all abilities throughout the school holidays, but we know that often it's beneficial for young riders to come and see us out with that time.
Private coaching for kids is ideal for those who perhaps sit in between our Academy courses, or those who are simply looking for some tailored time with us to focus on exactly what they need to improve as a rider. Most importantly though, it’s all about having fun on bikes and inspiring the next generation.
We can also offer birthday parties for those avid young riders who want to celebrate with their mountain biking friends; we can incorporate anything from technical coaching sessions to riding their favourite trails, and everything in between.
Pricing
Performance Coaching
If you're looking for the most tailored high level performance coaching out there, then a session with our Head Coach, Andy Barlow, could be for you. Andy has over 15 years of experience working with athletes from all backgrounds, including many performing at Elite World Cup Level.
Half Day One-to-One: £250
Full Day One-to-One: £495
Half Day Group (up to 4 riders): £400
Full Day Group (up to 4 riders): £795
These sessions can cover anything you like from technique coaching to tactical race craft. Recommended for those riding at our 'Advanced Enduro' course level or above, or those who simply want to work with the most experienced coach in the business.
Contact us for team enquiries or international travel quotes.
Private Coaching
All of our coaches go through an in-depth internal training scheme before delivering private coaching. Private sessions are perfect for anyone on their mountain bike journey looking to improve their riding technique, delivered up to our Steep & Technical day course level.
Please see our price list below...
Half Day One-to-One: £195
Full Day One-to-One: £385
Half Day Group (up to 4 riders): £275
Full Day Group (up to 6 riders): £540
We can also cater for much larger groups, and discount will be applied to the above prices for groups of 18 riders or more. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Kids Coaching
We offer reduced prices for young riders who fall within our Little Rippers or Youth Academy categories, who are under the age of 14, making access to private coaching more affordable for parents.
Half Day One-to-One: £175
Half Day Group (up to 6 riders): £225
Full Day Group (up to 6 riders): £395
Kids who ride at Advanced Academy level or above are subject to our adult private bookings, where they’ll be paired with one of our most experienced coaches for their session.