RideHigh MTB

Helloooo Kath here 👋 I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer and enjoying the dry dusty trails! 😊

I wanted to tell you all a little about our RideHigh MTB women’s weekend, September 12th, 13th.

It’s a bit different to the ones I’ve run in previous years which I know quite a few of you in this group have attended.

This one is aimed at riders wanting to tackle more challenging trails. It will include more coaching to help build confidence on steeper, natural trails. This is ideal prep for Enduro races or to simply up your game on the steeper, rooty trails typical of our local forests. We’ll be looking at:

⭐️ the importance of body positioning
⭐️ advanced braking
⭐️ line choice
⭐️ pumping & managing energy
⭐️ strategies for managing fear

On the Saturday night we’ll have a yoga session where we can relax and reset for Day 2 🧘‍♀️

Where? Betws y Coed (Gwydyr Forest)
Cost? £200 pp

Any questions? Either DM Kath or pop them below in the comments! 🙌

Busy guiding and coaching season with lots of lovely clients here in beautiful Eryri (Snowdonia). We’re getting it done despite the heat..

Lots of water, electrolytes, regular snacks, sun cream, glasses and spending as much time in the shade under the trees as possible! What a summer this has been so far! 😀🥵☀️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⛰️🚵‍♀️🌳🌲

If you’d like to book a guided ride or a skills coaching session.

Get in touch:
Link in Bio
DM (Insta)
Messenger (Facebook)
Or comment below and I’ll contact you!

Lovely family group out for a bike adventure today. A great time was had by all! 😊🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

If you’d like a fun summer holiday adventure on two wheels, get in touch and we can make it happen!

Big thanks 🙏 to Specialized Chester and mechanic Aaron in particular for the awesome, last minute job on my Turbo Levo yesterday. It’s running sweet 🙌🫡 Superb customer service as ever. Cheers guys!




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My Top 10 coaching and guiding tips for working outdoors in a heatwave 🥵☀️

What do I do to look after my clients?

1. Carefully consider route & location
Try and stay in the shade for as long as possible. 🌲🌳
2. Encourage clients to opt for early morning starts. 🌅
3. Hydration, hydration, hydration plus electrolytes 💧💧
4. Carefully pace uphill pedalling, set a very steady pace - no sprinting. Tortoise style 🐢 for the win! 🥇
5. If hire bikes are required, see it as a great opportunity to try an e-bike! ⚡️🚴‍♀️
6. Rest often and model drinking and snacking, in the shade of course! 😴🌳
7. Remember, clients will be working much harder than you in a coaching session!
8. Wear sunglasses and carry sunscreen, lip balm with SPF and / or long sleeves to prevent burning. I use a natural suncream that doesn’t sting eyes when it inevitably runs down face! 🥵🕶️
9. Enjoy the dry, dusty trails but remember loose dust and gravelly trails can be as slippery as mud! Check tires and tire pressures!
10. After session - swim in cold river/ lake/ sea, ice cream, iced coffee or cold beer is definitely recommended!!

Get in touch and join the fun!

These weekends are a great opportunity to explore some of the best natural trails in Wales. The views are stunning, the vibes are positive and you’ll be riding with local, super-experienced guides and coaches who can help you develop your skills and confidence on this mountain terrain.

**We welcome all riders whether you’re on an eeb or are under pure pedal power. We’ll help those not on eebs with a bit of shuttling on Day 2. ** 😬🤘

Accommodation and meals are not included but we will send you restaurant and accommodation advice with pricing from campsite to hostel to hotel.

Our May Women’s weekend is now in the books but memories of what a fantastic time we all had are still fresh 😬🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎉

Our September weekend is now booking so if you’re looking at the pictures and videos and wishing you could join us, well you can! Just drop me a message and we’ll get you signed up. A deposit of £60 will secure your place.

We’re looking forward to riding with you - See you soon! 😊🔥🤟