WOMEN ONLY MOUNTAIN BIKING COURSES THIS SPRING AND SUMMER AT DALBY FOREST CYCLE HUB. 

We have an exciting range of mountain bike courses planned for the forthcoming months, with a snapshot of what’s happening below. 
 
All our courses are led by British Cycling qualified trainers with no more than 8 riders in any group. Booking is essential and must be made via the Eventbrite links against each course. Payment needs to be made at the time of booking.  
 
If you don’t have your own bike, we offer a 20% discount off the normal hire charge for course participants, but please book early to ensure a bike is available. For bike hire only, please ring us on 01751 460585 and mention which course you’re booked on. 
 
Please note that all riders must wear a suitable helmet. No helmet – no ride. 
 
Our courses are supported by Forest England and they have reduced their entry fee to Dalby from £9 to £3 for course participants. At the end of your training course, please ask for a barrier exit code from one of our team. 
 
Our cancellation policy is at the end of this page.  

WOMEN'S GUIDED RIDE 2.5hrs - £45pp  COURSE DIFFICULTY 1/5  

One of our most popular courses which aims to introduce good technique to riders wanting to start mountain biking or bring on their own skills. A mixture of technique coaching and building your skills on the trails under the instruction of our brilliant coaches. 
 
Starts at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, Low Dalby 
Max ratio 1:8 
Open to all female riders aged 14 years and above 
Recommended for beginner riders 
Prerequisites: A mountain bike, helmet and a willingness to learn 
 
To book: View the available dates below and click the time slot you'd like. 
Saturday 13th June 2026: 13:00pm - 15:30pm - BOOK HERE 
 

WOMEN'S MTB FUNDAMENTALS 2.5hrs - £45pp  COURSE DIFFICULTY 2/5 

Join one of our most popular courses, designed to help beginners or those looking to improve their mountain biking skills. With expert coaching and supportive guidance, you'll develop confidence and technique on the trail. 
 
Location: Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest W3W: ///rivals.oppose.upholding 
Max ratio 1:8 
Open to all riders aged 14 years and above 
Prerequisites: A mountain bike, helmet and experience of riding blue and red routes 
 
To book: View the available dates below and click the time slot you'd like. 
Saturday 25th April 2026: 09:30am - 12:00pm - BOOK HERE 
Saturday 13th June 2026: 09:30am - 12:00pm - BOOK HERE 
Sunday 16th August 2026: 09:30am - 12:00pm - BOOK HERE 
Saturday 24th October 2026: 09:30am - 12:00pm - BOOK HERE 
 

WOMEN'S SHRED THE RED SKILLS 2.5hrs - £50pp  COURSE DIFFICULTY 4/5 

This course builds on fundamental mountain biking (MTB) skills, helping you apply them to real trail features. Our experienced coaches will guide you through techniques for navigating rocks, tackling small drop-offs, maintaining flow on trails, and mastering corners and descents. It’s the perfect opportunity to refine your basic skills and elevate your riding. 
 
Starts at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, Low Dalby 
Max ratio 1:8 
Open to all female riders aged 14 years and above 
Recommended for beginner riders 
Prerequisites: A mountain bike, helmet and a willingness to learn 
 
To book: View the available dates below and click the time slot you'd like. 
Saturday 25th April 2026: 13:00pm - 15:30pm - BOOK HERE 
Saturday 20th June 2026: 09:30am - 12:00pm - BOOK HERE 
Saturday 24th October 2026: 13:00pm - 15:30pm - BOOK HERE 
 

WOMEN'S INTRODUCTION TO THE BLACK ROUTE 2.5hrs - £55pp  COURSE DIFFICULTY 5/5 

Step up your riding and get confidently introduced to black-graded trails in Dalby Forest. Intro to Black is designed for riders who are comfortable on red trails and are ready to experience the added technical challenge, speed, and commitment that black trails bring. 
With one of our qualified and experienced instructors, you’ll be guided onto selected, black-graded trail features appropriate to the group. The session focuses on building confidence, improving technique, and understanding how to approach steeper, rougher, and more technical terrain safely. Expect coaching on line choice, body position, braking, and trail awareness, with plenty of opportunities to stop, session features, and progress at your own pace. 
 
Starts at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, Low Dalby 
Max ratio 1:4 
Open to all riders aged 14 years and above 
Prerequisites: A mountain bike, helmet and experience of riding blue and red routes 
 
To book: View the available dates below and click the time slot you'd like. 
Saturday 20th June 2026: 13:00pm - 15:30pm - BOOK HERE 
 

Cancellation 

All requests for cancellations and/or transfers must be received in writing via email to: customercare@dalbyforestcyclehub.co.uk 
Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received. 
The appropriate cancellation charge will apply based on the cost of your booking, as shown below. 
Extenuating circumstances are excluded and will be charged at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub’s discretion. 
 
 
Calendar days notice before the start date of the course: 
Fee to transfer to a new course: 
29 calendar days or more 
No fee 
Between 15 and 28 calendar days (inclusive) 
50% of course fee 
Between 1 and 14 calendar days (inclusive) 
No transfer available and no refund given 
Failure to attend 
Treated as late cancellation and no fee will be transferred 
 
 
In the event of an individual named on the booking form cannot attend, we will accept substitution of another suitable delegate on the condition that written notification of the substitution has been received by us prior to the course date. 
If the individual named on the booking form is unable to attend and cannot or does not wish to transfer their place to another candidate, a percentage of the fee paid may be accepted as payment towards a place on the same or another course that takes place within 3 months following the originally booked event. The amount of the course fee transferred is displayed below. 
 
 

Amendments 

Calendar days notice before the start date of the course: 
Refund Applicable: 
29 calendar days or more 
Full refund minus a £10 exc VAT administration fee 
Between 15 and 28 calendar days (inclusive) 
50% refund minus a £10 exc VAT administration fee 
Between 1 and 14 calendar days (inclusive) 
No refund will be given 
Failure to attend 
Treated as late cancellation and no fee will be transferred 
 
 
In the event of there being insufficient numbers booked onto a course, Dalby Forest Cycle Hub reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course. 
In the event of cancellation of a course by Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, we will endeavour to inform all participants two weeks before the course is due to take place, although please be aware that this is not always possible. All course fees paid will be reimbursed in full, or the payment will be transferred in full to another Dalby Forest Cycle Hub course. Dalby Forest Cycle Hub shall not accept liability for any consequential loss and shall have no liability to reimburse any other costs that may have been incurred, including transport costs, accommodation etc. 
It may be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, to change the content and timing of the programme, the date, the venue, or the tutor. 
 
 

More Information 

Course Provisions 
Food and travel are the responsibility of the candidate. 
Your bicycle and equipment are your own responsibility. We accept no responsibility for any damage/loss or theft of bicycles or other equipment, or injury to the candidate. 
Extenuating Circumstances 
If you are unable to attend any of the courses due to extenuating circumstances, you must inform Dalby Forest Cycle Hub in writing. 
If you were unable to attend due to illness you must provide evidence in the form of a doctor’s note. 
Force Majeure 
Dalby Forest Cycle Hub shall not be liable to refund of fees or for any other penalty should courses be cancelled due to war, fire, strike lock-out, industrial action, tempest, accident, civil disturbance, closure of the forest by Forest England or any other cause whatsoever beyond their control. 
 
 

CONTACT US AT DALBY FOREST CYCLE HUB.  

For additional information about bike hire, our models, or to discuss your requirements with a member of our team, contact us today on 01751 460585 or email info@dalbyforestcyclehub.co.uk