MTB Egypt’s beginner mountain biking course
Two-week intensive mountain biking training programme for beginners




course structure
- Bike handling basics: Basic body position, weight distribution and the attack position.
- Riding singletrack and technical features
- Basic trail navigation skills

What will I learn in this course?
The course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of mountain biking/off-road bicycle riding in a fun and safe learning environment. You’ll learn about:
- Fundamentals of off-road riding skills (balancing on uneven terrain, weight shifts, climbing, descending, cornering, applying power to the pedals efficiently, etc)
- History, types and styles of mountain biking/off-road cycling.
- How to choose a suitable bike
- How to put together an essential gear kit
- The essentials of outdoor safety and awareness
- The fundamentals of mountain biking skills
- How to build a baseline fitness level you need to build to enjoy mountain biking
- What is “trail etiquette” and considerations for using your bike on public multi-use trails
- How to navigate trail networks
- How to do essential trail repairs on your bike
- How to lead a group ride
- …and much more!
All in all, this will be more than 6 hours of training (two rides, two workshops and one 1-on-1 session) on how to start mountain biking in a way that is safe, enjoyable and will accelerate your learning curve. It will also enable you to meet other like-minded people and start to get to know the growing Egyptian mountain biking community.
A safe and fun learning environment for beginner mountain bikers

about the course facilitators

Frequently asked questions
what is the participation fee?
The course participation fee is EGP 1000/person. To reserve a spot in the course and to minimize cash transactions during the COVID-19 crisis, we ask for payment via bank deposit (preferred) or credit card (+3% processing fee) to secure your place in the course. We will keep the number of participants as small as possible in order to be able to have an effective (and fun!) learning environment. Accordingly, final confirmation of participation will be sent immediately after payment of the course fee.
What if I don't have a suitable bike?
No problem. MTB Egypt can provide rentals of high quality, reliable mountain bike for the practical sessions of the course.
When is the next course
The September 2020 course is scheduled as follows (subject to change):
What if I can't make the next course's dates
You can get on our email list for announcements of next course’s dates. We also offer private coaching. Email us for more details!
Do you offer discounts for young riders and students?
Yes! Email us for more information on the young rider discount.
I'd like a spot in the next course's dates. What do I need to do?
Please fill out the below registration form: