Whoosh Mountain Biking

Friendly, approachable Mountain Bike Guiding and Skills Instruction in Calderdale and across the North of England for beginners and experienced shredders.

Whoosh was established in 2013 with the simple aim of sharing my passion for biking and helping more people get active and hooked on the buzz of a good ride out. The logical progression was to deliver Mountain Bike rides and instruction as well as the National Standard/Bikeability training and on-road rides that I started with. Off-road riding provides thrills, challenge and a sense of achievement

like little else and I love seeing that grin appear as a new skill sinks in, technical trail section gets cleared or the memories of an eventful big day out are re-run over post-ride tea and cake. Since then I've built a comprehensive set of qualifications and experience in MTB ride leadership and instructing to complement 30+ years of riding. As a qualified National Standard Cycle Instructor, MIAS MTB Instructor and British Cycling Level 3 MTB Leader I can guide you from your very first turn of the pedals through to taming the trails of some of the UK's best off-road riding. I bring together professionalism, technical ability and being a generally personable guy to deliver inspiring cycling sessions, nurturing confidence and putting you at ease whilst gently expanding your boundaries. I emphasise enjoyment first and, through that, progression - It's supposed to be fun after all…! I'm based in Hebden Bridge, with access to stunning countryside and fantastic trails of all sorts from the doorstep, but also central to all of the best riding in the North of England with Lee Quarry just 30 mins away, the Dales, Peak District, Gisburn, Rivington, The East Lancs Moors, Lake District, Dalby North Yorks Moors and even North Wales all doable as a day trip. It's a pretty fantastic place for anyone who's obsessed with riding bikes! Who are you? Whoosh MTB is a One-man-band type of outfit run by Chris Kilburn. I started out as just a regular trail rider, and, apart from a bit of training in how to be a better rider myself, First Aid, Navigation, Trailside Repair and all the soft skills that make for a quality guiding or instructing experience for you guys, that's what I still am. I'm no racer, although I've occasionally dabbled, and enjoy the challenge of a tricky slow tech trail or relaxing on a casual cruisy ride as much as flat out PB chasing. I've always loved working on my technical skills and feeling the benefit in the options that opens up, the lines I can take and the fun I can have on the trail. I see that progression as an ongoing and limitless journey we are all on and I'm lucky and stoked to be able to use my experience to help others get further along their own path to riding the way they wish they could.

24/02/2023

Anyone who's used the Rochdale Canal around Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, whether just getting around or linking up the trails, will have experienced the 'fun' of these weir crossings. They may be no challenge on 2.6" Magic Mary's, but aren't accessible to folks on skinnier tyres, or in wheelchairs, or on trikes/cargo bikes or who simply aren't confident when the gaps between setts are nearly as big as the setts themselves. And sometimes you just don't want a wet arse

They're finally looking at improving them so please make sure they do it properly and feed in to the consultation here:

Kilnhurst Weir Improvements What is the project? Calderdale Council have been working with the Canal & River Trust and their partners Arcadis to investigate Kilnhurst Weir which is part of the Rochdale Canal. The weirs on the Rochdale Canal make up a small part of the canal towpath, which are

22/02/2023

It's been a long old time coming but as they say, pints of Guinness come to those who wait!!

TRAIL ACCESS WIN!

Norland Moor news: it's been a long time coming, but the council have agreed to remove the bylaw prohibiting cycling there, effective immediately.

There will also be a new action plan for the moor and annual user surveys. Next time you're riding there, enjoy knowing that you've got every right to be there.

https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/environment-planning-and-building/countryside-conservation/calderdale-local-access-forum

10/11/2022

06/11/2022

Last chance folks!

Just a few more days to respond to Calderdale Council's consultation on their proposals to permit cycling on Norland Moor. If you haven't filled it out yet, now's the time... https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/a1aaa945-f9b9-43f3-8c91-02380c724ee7

16/10/2022

14/10/2022

There's another, and hopefully final, consultation on cycle access on Norland Moor.

If you want the byelaws to be changed to officially permit cycling there, please respond before 11 November.

https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/a1aaa945-f9b9-43f3-8c91-02380c724ee7

25/06/2022

Vote Now For Keeper of The Peak! National Parks Volunteer of The Year Chris Maloney, the man behind 'Keeper of The Peak', has been nominated for an award, and we'd like you to vote now and help him win it.

05/05/2022

Goals.

Still riding North Shore in her 70s Back in 1993 Betty Birrell had a go at mountain biking. She was 45 years old. Now she's 73 and can still more than hold her own on some of the most demanding bike terrain there is.

Cycling UK's Banned Bolton Abbey MTB Route

22/04/2022

‘The Bolton Abbey trespass’? Watch this space…!

Cycling UK's Banned Bolton Abbey MTB Route The trails your taxes have paid for but you're not allowed on

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Hebden Bridge
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