FAQ’S
The question is…. why not?
Do i need to own a bike?
No! We provide bikes and a helmet if necessary. However, if you do want to bring your own mountain bike thats fine, so long as it’s suitable for off road riding and in good working order. You will also be responsible for any mechanical issues so be sure to bring your own tools and spares that may be necessary.
Where are the courses?
The courses run from Ashton Court Estate - The top Golf Course car park
Google maps:
Ashton Court Estate Golf Course car park
Ashton Court Estate, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol, BS8 3PX
It costs £1.20 for the carpark with cash or you can pay via the RinGo App.
what should i wear?
A helmet, you can not ride without one (we can provide a helmet if you don’t already have one but these are subject to availability so please do let us know if you require one).
Suitable sports clothes for biking, ideally a long sleeved top.
Relevant clothing for the weather. Please dress to keep warm if it is cold and always bring a waterproof jacket if rain is forecast.
Footwear suitable for riding in. Cycling specific shoes are not essential but closed toed shoes are.
Gloves.
What experience do I need?
No previous mountain biking experience is needed so long as you are comfortable riding a bike and have a base level of fitness to allow you to enjoy the 1.5 hr ride. Mountain biking is a physical sport and there are some hills to climb on the ride but we will take a steady pace to suit the group and there will be stopping points to rest and regroup.
are the trails difficult?
The Ashton Court and Leigh Woods trails are designed with all riding abilities in mind from kids on balance bikes, early riders to experienced riders. The trails do provide challenges, but those perceived dangerous have alternative routes to help avoid problems.
We would like to remind you that our main aim is for everyone to feel at ease and have fun while learning something new so please don’t be nervous… you will love it! The aim of the session is to get you feeling confident on a mountain bike and excited for your next ride.
What should i bring?
A helmet… get in touch if you need to borrow one.
Bring a waterproof jacket if rain is forecast.
You may wish to bring a change of clothes if it looks to be wet.
Gloves.
A warm coat for after the ride. We will be sitting outside to regroup after the session.
A small backpack is handy to carry water, snacks and an extra layer.
Water bottle.
Snacks.
Card / money to buy refreshments from the cafe.
Packed lunch if you wish.
£1.20 for the carpark or you can pay via the RinGo App.
what if it rains?
We run courses in all weathers and the trails at Ashton Court and Leigh Woods ride well in all conditions, however, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone due to dangerous weather conditions and heavy snow. You are entitled a refund or if you wish, to attend a future date in these rare instances.
do you ever need to cancel a session?
We require a minimum of 4 to run this group ride.
We will always do our best not to cancel a session and operate regardless of the weather, however, there are some weather conditions which we would deem to be unsafe to coach in such as snow and thunderstorms. If we do need to cancel we will notify you at the latest 6pm the day prior to the session. If we have not contacted you by then the session will go ahead.
Is there a minimum age?
Clients need to be over the age of 16 to attend these sessions. If you are younger and would like to attend then please get in touch to discuss this option.