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Mountain Bike Training Courses
 Since OTC's conception in 1997 it has constantly updated it's
training courses in line with changes of MTB technology and teaching methods.
Below is a brief outline of the courses hosted at
Hobo Backpackers.
For up to date course information check OTC's web site:
WWW.OTC.ORG.UK
 

Course Structure

TRAINING COURSE
One Weekend		 LOGGED EXPERIENCE
3 months to 3 years		 ASSESSMENT
One day

Anyone who rides a mountain bike benefits from this course. Whether you're riding with a group of friends, looking for a career as a professional MTB guide, or recently started mountain biking or have many years riding experience.
The course content is applicable to other outdoor activities, from a walk in the hills, to a canoe expedition.

The best cycle tour companies and local authorities prefer their guides to have attended the OTC Mountain bike courses.
The course is packed with useful information, from bike mechanics to group and situation management, which can be used in many situations - Even at work!

There are few pre-requisites for the course, enthousaium to ride and be over the age of 17 is all you need. If your thinking it's not for me I never lead, think again. Riding on your own as most of us do at times, is when you may benifit most from the course.
As a member of a club or group of friends no matter how experienced you are.

You and they get a lot more enjoyment from riding with a trained leader.

Quotes from previous candidates:
"I've been riding for 13+ years and still learnt a lot from the course!"
Phil Lee - MTBwales.com

"Since I've been on the course other riders have noticed a change in the rides we do together".
Mad Dog - Cranks Bashers

"As a trail builder for Forest enterprises I thought it a good idea to attend a course, I wasn't wrong".
Julian - Trail builder Afon Argoed

"I had to get trained to get a job. I'm off to Switzerland this summer as an MTB guide."
Russ - Caerphilly

"Since the course I've been MTB guiding for a number of tour companies"
Chris - Pendyren.

"I've found the course very informative and very useful. I've started my own MTB guiding business, it's already made me think of a few new idea's."
Lou - Breakaway cycle tours.

"I've put all the logged ride information to good use, they are used as my route guides for customers!"
Horace - Hobo Backpackers. "Route Guides"
Seriouly fun courseWide range of terrainlow jump  
 

OTC Run the courses at many venues in the UK
Hobo Offers a great location.
There's a good choice of routes starting from the door, and Hobo is closer than you think, 2.5 hours from London or the Midlands.
For more info and bookings, click on the OTC logo below to visit OTC's web site.

    
 

Course Dates for 2007 at Hobo

23 - 25 Feb. Technical Leader Training
20 - 22 April Technical Leader Training 22 April Technical Leader Assessment
22 - 24 June Technical Leader Training
12 - 14 Oct. Technical Leader Training 14 Oct Technical Leader Assessment		    
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