Pro Ride

Pro Ride is a cycling club located in Coleford, offering comprehensive mountain bike skills coaching in the stunning Forest of Dean and Cwmcarn. The club welcomes riders of all abilities, providing friendly courses designed to help individuals progress and improve their riding skills.

One of the club's most popular and important courses is “Progress,” which focuses on essential “new school” bike handling skills and lays down the foundations for rapid progression. Through this course, riders gain invaluable knowledge, techniques, and confidence to enhance their performance every time they hit the trails.

For those looking to enhance their cornering abilities, the club offers the “Corner Club” course. This programme is perfect for riders who already possess the basic knowledge of cornering but seek practise and pointers to refine their skills.

The “Airtime” course is specifically designed to teach participants progressive techniques and knowledge for various types of jumps and drops. The instructors ensure riders have a firm grasp of the fundamental principles required to achieve real air on their bikes. This course helps riders overcome obstacles such as freezing up on takeoff or feeling unsteady while airborne, allowing for a more enjoyable and confident riding experience.

The “Flow” course focuses on core speed and cornering techniques that help riders gain momentum and find flow on the trails. Building on the essential bike handling skills covered in the “Progress” course, riders learn techniques for maintaining speed, conserving momentum, and navigating all types of terrain with ease.

Pro Ride also offers private coaching sessions and bespoke private sessions for individuals, friends, or small groups. These sessions provide riders with the opportunity to learn at their own pace and receive personalised instruction.

For riders seeking more advanced skills to tackle challenging and rough trails, the club offers the “Tech” course. This programme provides riders with the confidence to negotiate steep and technical trails while staying in control. Participants will learn advanced techniques to simplify technical trails and ensure they continue to have fun when the terrain gets serious.

In addition to their coaching courses, Pro Ride maintains an informative blog that covers a range of topics, including trip tips, training camps, and race preparation. The club also has an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, providing riders with updates, inspiration, and a sense of community.

For those interested in joining Pro Ride or finding out more about their courses, they can visit the club's website or get in touch via the provided contact information. Pro Ride is committed to helping riders of all abilities improve their skills and enjoy the exhilarating sport of mountain biking to the fullest extent.