Airtime (Jumps & Drops)
Mountain Bike Skills Course

Confidence when your wheels leave the ground

Do you wish you had the confidence to get airborne on your mountain bike? Do you find yourself avoiding jumps and drops? The Mission mountain bike jumps course could be exactly what you need.

The aim of the airtime course is to give you the techniques required for getting comfortable with your wheels leaving the ground. By the end of the course you’ll have a good understanding of how to tackle different types of jumps and drop-offs.

What to expect

Expect a day packed with useful knowledge that you can take to the trails whenever you ride.

You’ll receive plenty of feedback, and video analysis to super-charge your learning experience..

What you'll learn

Keep yourself safe by assessing run-ins, takeoffs and landings before you drop in.

How to gain extra height or distance on jumps.

How to gauge the right speed.

Understanding the different types of jump and drop techniques and when to use them.

The MTB Hopper

I’m super excited to introduce the MTB Hopper to the Mission MTB learning arsenal.

This is a superb piece of equipment for learning to jump. For the airtime course it’s placed on a flat, grassy field. No pushing back up steep 4X tracks means more practice for you. More practice leads to super fast progression!

The MTB Hopper has a really forgiving profile and when it’s set up as a tabletop you can gradually build your speed and confidence throughout the session.

Prices for the Mission Mountain Bike Jumps Course

Group size: Maximum of 6 (back to 5 again due to latest Covid rules)

Times: 10am – 4pm (with a short break for lunch)

Location: Dalby Forest.

Price: £60 per person (parking reduced from £9 to £3 with voucher code)

If you don’t see a date below, drop me a line using the form.

Pre-requisites & What to bring

You'll need to be confident on red graded trails and have at least some experience of rolling small drops (shin height).

A functional mountain bike. You need to have flat pedals fitted for this course.

Protection: A helmet is mandatory. I recommend a pair of gloves and knee pads.

Enough water/fluid to last the day. A packed lunch and maybe a few snacks to keep you going.

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Call me: 07951 216770 | Email: geton@missionmountainbiking.co.uk

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Alison Davies

2020-12-23T09:51:07+0000

I got my partner a days coaching with Gareth in Dalby. He had a great time finally learning how to corner properly and even getting onto allmost clearing a table top jump by the end of the day. Gareths coaching was delievred at just the right pace and with great humour, even if it wasn’t the nicest of weather days! Would definitely recommend to others.

Aamir Aslam

2020-12-12T11:35:55+0000

Great day out with Ben. My son (11 years-old) and I were both new to MTB so just checking it is something that we would enjoy. Ben provided an excellent mix of skills training and riding trails. Would definitely recommend.

Jo Billington

2020-11-07T18:25:19+0000

Absolutely fantastic tuition from Gareth. Completely new to mountain biking and, after a day’s lesson left feeling confident with the basics (and more) and, hugely enthusiastic for the sport. The coaching was at pace that suited my ability. 2 days later I’ve happily completed the north and south red trails at Whinlatter Forest with no problems at all. Thank you! 😊

Martin Brook

2020-11-01T23:16:36+0000

Anyone wanting to take their riding to the next level I would definitely recommend Mission Mountain Biking...after doing the progression course I was doing Black sections I never thought I would!!...Cheers guys 🙂

Rachael Farrington

2020-11-01T19:20:44+0000

We had a fantastic day training with Ben! He showed us all of the techniques clearly, demonstrating as many times as we needed. He catered for our differences in confidence brilliantly and really put our minds at ease. We finished the day feeling like we had made great progress and both having had ridden parts of the red and black runs we would never have attempted before! Ben also helped out with bike maintenance throughout the day and was just generally really friendly and made the day great fun. Couldn't recommend more.

Kathryn Gillings

2020-10-25T12:10:51+0000

My partner and son attended a progression course yesterday with Ben who was absolutely brilliant, having not done anything like this before they were unsure what to expect, but Ben put them at ease straight away and they thoroughly enjoyed the whole day achieving things they would never have done on there own! They will definitely be back for more! Thank you very much 👍

Mark Wright

2020-10-20T16:55:52+0000

Attended an Airtime course on Saturday 17th October with a few mates. We all had a really great day and pushed our boundaries. The instructor was a knowledgeable and helped develop the whole group at a remarkable pace. By the end of the day I was comfortably and confidently getting airborne; something I have struggled with for a long time. We’re already looking to book our next session!

Lindsay Mckenzie

2020-10-18T16:20:52+0000

Gareth knows his stuff and gauges progress with great skill. I arrived a bit of a novice and left with the skills to make me a more balanced and confident rider taking on bigger challenges. Great day for any rider!

Stephen Hoyle

2020-09-21T16:08:05+0000

Great day out, Gareth was an excellent coach, clear instructions, infinite patience, He helped me to push past my normal limits but at the same time not feeling out of control. I’ll be going back in the spring hopefully!

Jen Stainton

2020-09-20T09:31:00+0000

We had an incredible day with Gareth who has loads of patience, a great way of explaining things and we both took so so much away from the day. Can’t wait to book back in for another day when we have mastered what we’ve learnt so far. (The less said about the clacker injury the better 🤭)

Simon Hacking

2020-09-18T18:18:15+0000

Spent a fantastic day with Gareth from Mission Mountain Biking. Really encouraged us to push our boundaries and develop our skills. Gareth was more then happy to answer any questions we asked, really took his time to demonstrate and explain all the elements of his tuition. He's also a really good guy and made the day enjoyable and fun.

Dave Charlton

2020-09-15T12:59:16+0000

Did the jumps & drops progression course with Pete, amazing day, everyone had a great time and came away with much improved skills plus ideas on how to progress further afterwards. Highly recommended

Andy Roberts

2020-09-12T21:39:35+0000

Absolutely class day with Pete (top coach!) working on jumping and progression. Really sound fundamentals breakdown, loads of sessioning...nobody died 😂. Came away with a huge amount of knowledge and a ton of new skills. Would give it 6 stars if I could, just get it booked its brilliant.

Keisha Jade Chipchase

2020-09-11T19:27:26+0000

A fantastic day! Gareth took into account our ability and challenged us just enough without pressuring us. I made so much progress and now feel so much more confident in handling my bike. I would recommend them without hesitation for anyone wanting to improve their bike skills. The day was varied, with different skills and activities and was good fun. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am now a better rider as a result of it.

Adam Chipchase

2020-09-10T08:12:05+0000

Myself and my wife had a coaching session with Gareth and it was amazing! Made so much progress in one session highly recommended for beginners and advanced riders alike. Gareth tailored the session to our ability and progressed it throughout the day. I will be passing the details on to anyone with a mountain bike that wants to progress!

KR Musket

2020-09-01T10:23:49+0000

Had an excellent day with our mission mountain nominated instructor that day in a Forest over the Bank Holiday, regardless pf the 40mph winds and perpetual rain. Excellent coaching, learnt loads and good company with my two colleagues, can't wait for the next sesh.Highly recommend

Martin Goodrum

2020-08-25T15:59:35+0000

Excellent coaching skills from Gareth and Pete on recent 'airtime' course. I felt my confidence and level had increased greatly after a full day working on jumps and drops. Highly recommended.

Neil Chambers

2020-08-25T08:54:36+0000

I spent a great day with Gareth and Pete on the Airtime course at Dalby. Well thought out structure to the day, building technique then practising on various drops and jumps. Expertly guided by Pete and Gareth who's experience and expertise helped the group get the most from the day. Highly recommended!

Simon Lewsley

2020-08-12T20:34:41+0000

I had a session with Gareth yesterday and his mission was to help build confidence and give me the tools to enjoy next month's trip to Bike Park Wales. In a previous visit, I found myself scrubbing speed to avoid taking off on the jumps and I wanted to fix that. Gareth helped me understand and become more self aware of when I was making mistakes. There was a lot on the list for the day and dispite that, he had me clearing a table top. I can definitely recommend the hopper he has as a fun way to end the day. I plan to book to see Gareth next year as a follow up and would definitely recommend. For private tutoring, it's the cost of 2 new tyres and sealant - makes it a no brainer to book Gareth for your progression!

Steve Thorogood

2020-08-10T11:15:52+0000

Excellent day with Gareth and Pete . Chose to do the jumps and drops course . Well recommended to anyone wanting to build confidence definitely get air and learn to take on the drops you would normally ride round excellent day and look forward to more

Richard Endley

2020-08-10T07:03:55+0000

After recently getting into MTB I decided to book a days tuition with Gareth. Fantastic days tuition, so much to take away with me and put into practice, first class from start to finish. 👍👍👍👍

Mark Sanderson

2020-08-03T11:55:01+0000

After debating which course to do and area I’m please I choose Mission mountain biking. I travelled from Northumberland so only took me around 2 hours to get there. When arriving Gareth and Pete was there to meet myself and others who were on the course. After being off the bike for more many years I booked jumps and drops the course lasted 6 hours and definitely worth the money. The instructors did a fantastic job in building my confidence back and will certainly be back for more courses.

Hannah Trotter

2020-07-23T12:02:21+0000

Gareth was an amazing coach for our session on Monday. He is very kind, patient, professional and full of knowledge, exactly what you would want in a coach. Highly recommended!! Can't wait to catch up again in the future. Myself and my partner have learnt so much already. Thanks again!

Aaron Sutcliffe

2020-07-03T18:40:41+0000

Had a great day with Gareth today, working on some elements of my riding that were a bit poor and learning some new skills for on the trails Very informative & clear guidance on correct technique & methodsHighly recommended to anyone that wants to improve there general riding , flow or skill levelTop Man 👍

Michael Wainwright

2020-06-21T19:41:02+0000

Booked a course with Gareth to increase my confidence on the bike after being away from mtb riding for lots of years, within minutes I was doing stuff I only dreamed of, and stuff I would never have attempted without his knowledge and skill in coaching, I had the best day and can’t recommend G enough, easy going but very effective, cheers. Thanks again, top bloke😀

Chris Parker

2020-06-18T19:31:17+0000

Excellent day improving my basic skills with @missionmountainbiking, he helped me build my confidence up well out of what was my comfort zone and was able to see a bit of air time too. Well worth it and would recommend to anybody wanting to improve their skills.

Barry Donnelly

2020-06-03T10:56:55+0000

Had a brilliant day coaching yesterday with Mission Mountain Biking with an absolute top bloke Gareth!I was coached on jumping on drop offs in the beautiful Dalby forest.I was very nervous at the beginning but Gareth put me at ease and brought me down some awesome trails and drop offs I would have either been second guessing or riding around.Gareths coaching is very informative, helpful easy to understand and most important to me was really FUN!!I left yesterday's coaching with a massive smile on my face and the confidence knowing I was thought the correct technique to keep practicing at home or on the trails. If like me the confidence was knocked from you Mission Mountain biking is for you it really helped me and ill definitely be back up to further my skills.Massive thanks again to Gareth!!

Martin Walker

2020-03-21T19:25:47+0000

Cracking day with mission mountain biking fantastic coach by the end of the day I had the confidence to be doing jumps and drop offs I would normally ride around thanks mission mountain biking

John Rickard

2019-11-05T14:03:48+0000

I did my 2nd course with Gareth on 27th November. Previously I'd done the Progression course which I found really helpful. On this course it was time to get some air ! The Jump course was really useful and great fun, which is something I've enjoyed very much about Gareth's style of coaching. There's are definite goals to it all, but at such a relaxed pace that you never feel that you're struggling or not achieving. I would certainly recommend Gareth's coaching sessions to anyone. Whether you're new to Mountain Biking, or like me a bit long in the tooth but wanting to eliminate all those bad habits !

Shane McConnor

2019-10-28T10:07:49+0000

Had a great day with Gareth and others learning how to jump, great day, great coach, We (I) will be back.

David Conman

2019-10-22T16:14:01+0000

Really great day yesterday being coached by Gareth. Received great tips on technique and positioning, it makes you stop and really think about how your riding. I took a lot from the day and would definitely recommend Gareth without hesitation. Even learnt how to do an American bunny hop which I'd been trying to do for ages!

Tom Hunter

2019-09-23T09:30:45+0000

Had a great day's coaching with Gareth, certainly inspired me with the confidence I needed to complete things I've not completed before. Couldn't recommend enough 👍

Garry Raisbeck

2019-09-09T13:27:48+0000

Had a great day with Gareth, top bloke and some really straightforward no pressure training.

Angus Kidd

2019-08-20T14:52:40+0000

Great day with Gareth and a group of old school and Uni mates. Gareth knows the Peak District area well and took us on some challenging and rewarding climbs and descents!All very good and then a good pub beer garden with the sun shining as well. He made sure we all completed the trails and gave very good tips and advice along the way.Highly recommended!

Mark Pearson

2019-08-20T12:05:31+0000

Did the Progression course on Saturday. Having been off the bike for a few years, Gareth gave me the confidence and advice I needed to tackle most of the challenges we took on through out the day. He gives clear calm instruction in a laid back fashion. Fantastic day in Dalby with a great bunch of guys. Cheers Gareth.

Rebecca Fieldsend

2019-08-19T21:31:25+0000

Would 100% recommend mission mountain biking. Had a 1:1 day to concentrate on skills for jumps prior to my Annual trip to the alps. I’m practicing all my skills now and it’s made a massive difference to my DH riding.

Tony Booth

2019-08-05T14:02:57+0000

I had a great day with Gareth and I learnt a lot. He gave me knowledge, understanding and the ability to have confidence in what I was doing. Clear instruction with support and recorded evidence to help with technique. A great place to learn and reinforce the skills learnt . After some practice from the day I shall be enrolling on to the Progressive Course and learn some more to develop my biking ability. Many thanks to Gareth for the day.

Becky Venus

2019-07-22T12:19:47+0000

I went on the beginners course yesterday with Gareth and had an absolutely amazing day! Did things that I would never have had the confidence to do before and wouldn't have even looked at! Gareth has a really good teaching style, makes you feel comfortable, includes everyone and encourages you to push yourself when you need to, getting the best out of everyone! I was lucky enough to be with a great group aswell which made the day eve more enjoyable! Well worth booking on if you need to increase your confidence and learn key MTB skills. I will definitely be looking to book on to a progression course to keep improving! 😊

Ryan Sargent

2019-07-21T17:37:42+0000

Had a great day on the beginners course today, was lucky to have a great bunch of people on the course as well. Gareth was a brilliant instructor and I believe everyone came away a lot more confident on their bikes and able to do things they wouldn't have done before. Really glad I booked on and would definitely recommend.

Marek Wojcik

2019-06-23T18:57:18+0000

It was one of the best day on mtb. I enjoyed it to the bits. I did learn so much. To learn eventually how to bunny hop put a biggest grim on my face for a long time. Highly recommend training with Gareth for beginners and experience riders. Thanks a lot Gareth.

Helen Pitchfork

2019-05-24T07:57:23+0000

Gareth guided us on a peaks tour yesterday, was thoroughly enjoyable the whole day. Gareth advice and knowledge was invaluable to make it a great day. Would highly recommend this experience and will be repeating at a later date.

Kev Lovett

2019-05-23T17:26:27+0000

Had a great day out with Gareth. He explains throughout the ride what we’re doing and what to expect. Knowledge of the routes is brilliant. Thanks Gareth.

John Rowland

2019-05-13T19:11:51+0000

Great day out with Gareth today at Dalby. Many break through moments on the day for me which will take my riding forward. It does go to show you can teach an old dog some new tricks

Andrew Thornton

2019-05-02T13:31:30+0000

Had the coaching course in Dalby yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Gareth is a great coach and works on all aspects of riding with a definite focus on your specific needs. Would definitely recommend - whatever your level!

Tony Busfield

2019-04-23T07:47:34+0000

Beginner course Sunday 21st Apr 2019. Great day, Gareth is a superb coach, felt really safe and progressed from complete beginner to being able to tackle some red route terrain with confidence. Really enjoyed the day and really appreciated how Gareth worked at our pace and fitness levels. I cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks Again.

Matt Brand

2019-04-15T16:02:44+0000

thanks for a Great day out today, learnt so much would recommend to other people and I’ll be booking again in the future

Jon Broughton

2019-04-08T17:26:37+0000

Had a great day on Sunday doing the progression course with Gareth, Gareth knows his stuff and comes recommended, thanks again Gareth, Jon & Ste

Ellen Beddows

2019-01-27T17:25:39+0000

On behalf of @theparkkilnwick we would like to highly recommend Gareth as a coach. His session with our youth group (Kilnwick Parklings) held at Dalby Forest was exceptional. Gareth pitched the skills session at exactly the appropriate level and was highly professional. Our teenagers are extremely keen for more sessions with Gareth (and we struggle to find activities that they want to try once, let alone repeatedly)!

James Gilbert

2018-12-17T22:40:49+0000

I did the Progression course at the weekend. It was a fantastic course that covered a lot. Gareth was a great coach and the videos really helped. I definitely finished the day a better rider thank you!

Adam Smith

2018-10-14T18:04:43+0000

Great day with Gareth at Dalby today, I wanted to improve my drop offs but got so much more out of the day. I've came away with loads to work on but achieved much more than I expected to. Highly recommend mission mountain biking to anyone at any level who wants to improve there mountain biking.

Rhi Anna

2018-09-24T18:12:11+0000

I completed a course with Gareth at Dalby yesterday and had such a great time! I'm not experienced at all and there was a variety of skill mix in our group of friends but he had a great balance of making sure we didn't feel pressured and allowing us see our potential! Did things I never thought I could do! It was great to break the skills down on the field then put it into practice on trails. If you're wondering whether to book a course or not.. definitely do it! Learnt so much in a short amount of time, well worth the money. Thanks Gareth!!!

Alan Darfi

2018-09-10T12:23:27+0000

Me and a friend recently attended a day-long session with Gareth and couldn't recommend highly enough. Gareth was great in advance and tailored the day exactly as we wanted it to be. We've both ridden for a while but really benefited from the day.

Mark Lance Bond

2018-07-23T12:32:30+0000

Really had a great time doing this with Gareth it was very informative and was the best 50 quid I have spent in a long time I will be booking another course at some point in the future and would recommend doing this if your a novice wanting to build on your skill set most enjoyable

Andrew Fletcher

2018-07-22T21:24:37+0000

Gareth is an awesome coach. Sophie is looking forward to booking her next course. Definitely recommend !

Emma Hall-craggs

2018-07-22T19:11:54+0000

Had a great day with Mission MB today. Highly recommended it and Gareth got the best out of everyone, would definitely sign up again

Alex Hughes

2018-06-11T10:23:45+0000

After giving Downhill Mountain biking a go on holiday I was keen to get into MTB further, learn the basics and develop some core skills to give me the confidence to head out on my own and with friends. Gareth’s beginner course, lasting a day in the Dalby forest, was brilliant for this. As a newcomer Gareth was extremely accommodating, patient and encouraging, allowing me to build confidence over the day. He was full of enthusiasm and advice regarding bikes and routes, and having travelled to Dalby with a more experienced MTB friend he was happy to extend his advice and offer tailored courses/trips for the future. All in all a great day out and brilliant value for money!

Dave Foy

2018-05-31T16:44:23+0000

I can't recommend Gareth's coaching enough. I've ridden MTB on and off for years, but I'm always lagging behind at the back and always seem to make hard work of the trail. Gareth took it back to basics, introducing fundamental skills in a nicely planned progression. By the end of the session I was confidently and quickly riding tricky sections and loving it. Gareth loves biking and his enthusiasm rubs off on you. Great coach! Thanks Gareth.

Rob Davis

2018-03-16T19:31:33+0000

Gareth is a great guy and will help get you where you want to be �

MTB Guiding | Coaching

Airtime (Jumps & Drops)
Mountain Bike Skills Course

Airtime (Jumps & Drops)
Mountain Bike Skills Course

Confidence when your wheels leave the ground

What to expect

What you'll learn

The MTB Hopper

Prices for the Mission Mountain Bike Jumps Course

Pre-requisites & What to bring

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Tell me about your mission

Or book on a course

Get out there

Upgrade your skills

Treat someone

MTB Guiding | Coaching

Airtime (Jumps & Drops)Mountain Bike Skills Course

Airtime (Jumps & Drops)Mountain Bike Skills Course

Confidence when your wheels leave the ground

What to expect

What you'll learn

The MTB Hopper

Prices for the Mission Mountain Bike Jumps Course

Pre-requisites & What to bring

Show the love... Share this page

Tell me about your mission

Or book on a course

Get out there

Upgrade your skills

Treat someone

Airtime (Jumps & Drops)
Mountain Bike Skills Course

Airtime (Jumps & Drops)
Mountain Bike Skills Course