On Thursday 9th November a group of 8 S3 students embarked on a ten week programme called Go Mountain Bike.
Go MTB is a progressive mountain bike achievement award that enables people to advance their technical riding skills as well as learning how to look after themselves, their bike, the environment, and other people.
Go MTB is for anyone who wants to develop their skills and experience in off-road riding, from those learning basic bike handling skills to riding long technical routes with advanced features.
There are four themes to the Award and five levels within each theme. These cater to all levels of experience, from novice to expert. The themes are:
- Riding Skills
- Sharing the Outdoors
- First Aid
- Being Independent and Self-Supporting
The group was led by our campus police officer P.C Andy Harrower and Ross from the Adventure Centre for Education in Girvan. Over the following ten weeks we will be joined by a selection of staff volunteers who will be put through their paces.
The general feeling was of anticipation as the group headed out but everyone started to relax and enjoy the experience. Skills introduced in the first session included ‘slalom’ where we had to weave in and out of objects while keeping control of the bike and braking exercises – travelling downhill and stopping between two lines. Not as easy as it looks! Who knows what we're in for over the next few weeks!
The general feeling was of anticipation as the group headed out but everyone started to relax and enjoy the experience. Skills introduced in the first session included ‘slalom’ where we had to weave in and out of objects while keeping control of the bike and braking exercises – travelling downhill and stopping between two lines. Not as easy as it looks! Who knows what we're in for over the next few weeks!
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