COVERT CAMPS: Available Camps
Angus Active Schools Summer 09 Covert Dirt Camp @ Ethie Woods, Arbroath
| Intro to Mountain Biking Trail Ride |
DATE:
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Sun 27th May |
VENUE:
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Ethie Woods, Arbroath |
| TIME: |
10am - 1pm |
| AGE RANGE: |
Primary Schools P5-P7 |
| PLACES AVAILABLE: |
12 |
| WHO'S IT FOR: |
Any one who can ride a bike and shows enthusiasm for riding! This is the course for rippers with a sense of adventure. Specifically geared for younger riders this camp is all about fun fun fun. |
| CAMP CONTENTS: |
Games, Races, Skills Sessions, Coaching. All in the natural setting of the forest. Introduction to basic skills: attack position, gearing, cadence etc. Content based around GO MOUNTAIN BIKE Levels 1-4. Suitable for participants on the GO MOUNTAIN BIKE AWARD. |
MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT: |
Please bring a suitable bike which has been safety checked in advance. For our bike safety check list CLICK HERE. We recommend Mountain bikes for participants to get the most benefit, BMX bikes are not suitable. Helmets are mandatory. We also recommend the use of gloves. Please also bring a back pack with plenty of drinks and snacks and clothing suitable for outdoor use and variable weather conditions. |
| COST: |
FREE |
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| Tech Fest XC Ride |
DATE:
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Sun 17th June |
VENUE:
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Glamis |
| TIME: |
10am - 1pm |
| AGE RANGE: |
Primary Schools P5-P7 |
| PLACES AVAILABLE: |
12 |
| WHO'S IT FOR: |
Any one who has been on our introduction course, can ride a bike and shows enthusiasm for riding! This is the trail ride for rippers with a sense of adventure. Specifically geared for younger riders this trail ride is all about enhancing your technical riding skills and applying them to the trail. |
| CAMP CONTENTS: |
Introduction to intermediate skills: riding roots, gearing, small dropoffs and steep riding etc. Content based around GO MOUNTAIN BIKE Levels 3&4. Suitable for participants on the GO MOUNTAIN BIKE AWARD. |
MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT: |
Please bring a suitable bike which has been safety checked in advance. For our bike safety check list CLICK HERE. We recommend Mountain bikes for participants to get the most benefit, BMX bikes are not suitable. Helmets are mandatory. We also recommend the use of gloves. Please also bring a back pack with plenty of drinks and snacks and clothing suitable for outdoor use and variable weather conditions. |
| COST: |
FREE |
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| The Wild Trails Ride |
DATE:
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Sun 15th July |
VENUE:
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Glen Doll Ranger Centre Car Park, Glen Doll |
| TIME: |
10am - 2pm |
| AGE RANGE: |
9-16yrs |
| PLACES AVAILABLE: |
12 |
| WHO'S IT FOR: |
Any one who has been on our introduction course, can ride a bike and shows enthusiasm for riding! This is the trail ride for rippers who want to Keep the Mountain in Mountain Biking. Specifically geared for younger riders this trail ride is all about giving you the skills out in the wilds. Real Mountains, Real Riding. |
| CAMP CONTENTS: |
Introduction to riding in the wild. Content based around GO MOUNTAIN BIKE Levels 3&4. Suitable for participants on the GO MOUNTAIN BIKE AWARD. |
MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT: |
Please bring a suitable bike which has been safety checked in advance. For our bike safety check list CLICK HERE. We recommend Mountain bikes for participants to get the most benefit, BMX bikes are not suitable. Helmets are mandatory. We also recommend the use of gloves. Please also bring a back pack with plenty of drinks and snacks and clothing suitable for outdoor use and variable weather conditions. |
| COST: |
FREE |
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| Root Tastic Riding |
DATE:
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Sun 29th July |
VENUE:
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Pitmedden Forest, Fife |
| TIME: |
10am - 2pm |
| AGE RANGE: |
9-16yrs |
| PLACES AVAILABLE: |
12 |
| WHO'S IT FOR: |
Any one who has been on our introduction course, can ride a bike and shows enthusiasm for riding! This is the trail ride for rippers who want to ride real Mountain Bike trails. Specifically geared for younger riders this trail ride is all about giving you more technical skills. Based at the fantastic Pitmedden Mountain Bike Trails. Theres something here for everyone. |
| CAMP CONTENTS: |
Introduction to. Content based around GO MOUNTAIN BIKE Levels 3&4. Suitable for participants on the GO MOUNTAIN BIKE AWARD. |
MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT: |
Please bring a suitable bike which has been safety checked in advance. For our bike safety check list CLICK HERE. We recommend Mountain bikes for participants to get the most benefit, BMX bikes are not suitable. Helmets are mandatory. We also recommend the use of gloves. Please also bring a back pack with plenty of drinks and snacks and clothing suitable for outdoor use and variable weather conditions. |
| COST: |
FREE |
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Other camps are available for a full list please contact us!
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