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Dirt School

Name: Dirt School
Address: Glentress Mountain Bike Trails, Peebles, EH458NB, GB
Telephone: +441896831429
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Mountain Bike Coaching and Guiding in the Tweed Valley

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We have one simple ethos at Dirt School - to make sure your coach has not just the paperwork but the riding credentials to match. Our work has taken us all over the world and we have been fortunate enough to work in partnerships that have given us great insight and the ability to fully deconstruct our sport and develop an in depth coaching knowledge that is based not just in textbooks but on clear

results from work with psychologists, physiologists, top riders and people around the world. Making you have more fun is our passion not just our jobs. Whether it's standing trackside at the World Championships or trailside on the Blue Route at Glentress - we’re working with riders. Come and join us, whatever you ride we'll make this amazing sport better for you.

28/08/2024

We're excited to announce that our whole team here at Dirt School will be riding and coaching in the awesome Bluegrass Aura / Aura Core kneepads and a selection of their brilliant mtb gloves moving forwards.

Honestly, we didn't know a whole lot about Bluegrass until our shop team Tweed Valley Bikes discovered some pre-production pads at a trade show a while back and were instantly impressed by how good they looked. The real test is out on trail though, and it's safe to say these are 100% the best kneepads any of us have ever worn - we know that's a big statement.

Head into our shop on Innerleithen's High Street to try some on, and as always feel free to stop any of us trail side if you'd like to know more about them...⬇

https://tweedvalleybikes.co.uk/collections/bluegrass

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18/07/2024

If you are a young rider who already rides enduro type trails and is keen to improve their skills to find more grip, control and speed on increasingly technical trails.

Come join like minded kids who live and breath mountain bikes. We have a few places still available in July and August. Head over to our LINK BELOW to get booked on.

https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/advanced-academy

14/07/2024

Our next Steep & Technical - Sunday the 21st of July.

This course will see you tackle some of the more challenging terrain up the Golfie. We look at processes to simplify complex looking sections of trail, allowing you to focus on what's ahead.

Join us next Sunday and start off your summer riding honing in your skills. Head over to our LINK BELOW to get booked on.

https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/steep-technical

27/06/2024

Find your flow on 7th July!

See the trail through a new lense on Finding Flow, our course designed to help you see past the intimidating sections of trail and find grip and control in more places than ever.

Understand how to spot grip points, look for ways to simplify sections and open up space on the trail with line choice options.

Our next date for Finding Flow is on the 7th of July at Innerleithen. Head to the link below to book your place!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/finding-flow

20/06/2024

Are you an aspiring young racer looking to up your game over the summer holidays? If you're between 13-17 years old, ride and race on technically demanding trails and want to learn how to improve as a racer, then read on!

Coached by Dirt School Head Coach, Andy Barlow and professional racer Mark Scott, you'll learn from the best on some of the most technical trails in the Tweed Valley.

Andy has been coaching for 17 years and in that time has helped a lot of professional racers reach their full potential in both technical ability and the mental side of racing. Mark Scott is an incredibly experienced racer, having spent more than 10 years on the EWS circuit he sees the trail in ways others can't and brings a wealth of experience. Together, Andy and Mark head up our BASE college course and use a lot of the same sessions on BASE Academy.

Learn how to pace a trail and build a racing gameplan, how to react to mistakes and retain your composure and understand what is meant by 'perceived exertion' and how it relates to your riding. All this and get in depth feedback on your riding and take your technical abilities up to the next level.

BASE Academy takes place over 4 consecutive days, from the 6th-9th August. Get in touch to find out more about the course!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/base-academy

19/06/2024

Our Youth Academy course takes young riders aged between 10-14 for three days of fun filled progression in the woods at Glentress!

Work on body position, understand how a jump and a berm use the same technique and take flight with confidence on Glentress' new jumps.

If your young rider is riding red trails or above, Youth Academy will let them find more confidence on their bike and make new riding buddies along the way.

Head to the link below to find out more and book your place.
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/youth-academy

12/06/2024

Just one place left on our Steep & Technical course on Saturday the 22nd of June!

The ideal place to improve your skills on enduro trails up the Golfie hill. Work on line choice, spotting grip points, simplifying complex looking sections of trail and ultimately increasing your control and speed on technically demanding terrain.

Head over to our link below to book the last spot.

https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/steep-technical

28/05/2024

If you live and breathe bikes and want to develop your riding as well as deepen your academic knowledge with relevant college subjects then BASE is the place for you!

You'll spend two days each week on your bike on some of the best enduro trails in the country, getting feedback on your riding from expert coaches and ex-World Level racers! Back up your riding skills with biking relevant topics in college. Understand the mental and physical side of racing at the top level and train like a pro with structured gym sessions.

Applications are now open for August 2024 intake. Email [email protected] to find out how to apply.

26/05/2024

It's not always just about mountain bikes for our team. A couple of weeks back Andy and Mark headed over to race the Grand Dukes in Aberfoyle - a 180km gravel route around Loch Lomond with over 3500m of climbing and descending along fast fireroads and flowing singletrack.

Very respectable times from both of them, with Mark being the first rider to complete and Andy coming in 4th overall. If gravel riding is something you're into, Aberfoyle is 100% worth a visit. Thanks to Gravelfoyle for a brilliant event.

📸Ben Fitzhugh & Gravelfoyle Events

23/05/2024

Finding Flow weekend 1st & 2nd June!

Perfect for intermediate to advanced level riders, our Finding Flow courses take you to Innerleithen to level up your riding on natural trails. Learn to smooth out the trail and your own riding by spotting grip points on the trail as well as linking longer sections together to find the flow of the trail.

Join Tom on Saturday 1st June for Finding Flow and Fi on Sunday 2nd June for Women's Finding Flow.

More details and book your place at the link below.
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=finding+flow

16/05/2024

Why get mountain bike coaching with us? Simply put we can give you the skills to safely level up your riding and let you skip years of frustration with your technique.

Expert feedback, backed up with video footage, takes the guesswork out of your progression. Understand why to use a certain technique, see yourself putting it into practice and feel the difference on trail!

We've got courses for everyone, whether it's your first day on your new mountain bike, or you're hunting for seconds at the races. Head to our website to see all our courses in detail.

Next up are:
- Bike Park Essentials on 19th May
- Finding Flow on 1st June
- Women's Trailcraft on 1st June
- Women's Finding Flow 2nd June

Follow the link below to our website to book your place. See you on the trails!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/collections/day-courses

13/05/2024

Evening Social Ride Out - Wednesday 29th May

Come join us for an evening of classic Golfie trails with the Tweed Valley Bikes crew and some bonus riding tips from our coaches, followed up with post ride food and drinks courtesy of 7mesh . 🍺🍕

Sunshine guaranteed ☀️*.

Let us know you're coming over on Eventbrite by making a small donation to the TVTA.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/golfie-trails-community-rideout-supported-by-7mesh-tickets-902176794077?aff=oddtdtcreator

*might rain, it is Scotland.

09/05/2024

Our next Bike Park Essentials course is just round the corner on Sunday 19th May at Glentress!

Suitable for both novice and experienced riders looking to increase their confidence on bike park features and generate more speed through turns, this course will break down the techniques behind supported turns, jumps and pumping rollers.

Leave with more faith in your riding and feel able to take on bigger features with confidence as well as knowing what to continue practising.

Head to the link below to learn more and book your place.
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/bike-park-essentials

01/05/2024

Our MBCUK Level 3 training day is coming up at the end of the month!

If you're already a qualified Level 2 leader and are looking to expand your knowledge and offerings to include coaching, or to guide in more remote terrain, then this is the place for you.

Spend three consecutive days navigating in unfamiliar terrain, upskilling yourself as a leader and learning in-depth coaching techniques to help your clients progress their riding safely and enjoyably.

To learn more about our Level 3 MBC training course, and the qualification itself, head to our website for all the information and to book your place.
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/mbc-training

29/04/2024

Kids Academy Summer Holiday dates are live and bookable!☀

From Little Rippers and Youth Academy, right up to Advanced Academy and BASE Academy, our Kids Academy courses are incredibly popular so book your place early to avoid missing out.

Head to our website to learn more about each course and book your place!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/collections/kids-academy

22/04/2024

Last minute place available on Bike Park Essentials this Saturday!

Join Tom on the new trails at Glentress and unlock extra confidence in the air as well as building an understanding of the similarities between jumps, berms and rollers and leave able to generate speed through turns, pump rollers and pop off every jump with confidence and control.

Head to the link below to book your place and gain more confidence on Bike Park trails.
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/bike-park-essentials

16/04/2024

Are you wanting to feel more in control and stable on your bike while riding technically demanding terrain like we have here up the Golfie? This is a great time of year to work on your skills and preparation for summer rides!

Our Steep & Technical course looks at grip points, body position and line choice to simplify the steeper and more complicated sections of enduro type trails.

We have two places remaining on Sunday the 28th of April - Steep & Technical. Check out our link below to get yourself booked on.

https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/steep-technical

10/04/2024

Another brilliant day on the hill with our Academy riders, this time in much better weather!

It was all about steep and technical trail riding today for our BASE and Advanced Academy riders, whilst our Youth and Little Rippers groups were over at Glentress making the most of the new trail network, and working on their jumps and cornering skills.

Good times all round, and we're looking forward to riding with you all again tomorrow! 🤘

08/04/2024

BASE Applications are open for August 2024 intake!

If you live and breathe mountain biking and want to take your riding and racing to the next level and train like a pro then this is the place for you.

Improve your technical skills with two coaching sessions a week, improve your fitness with gym sessions and understand what it takes to compete at the highest level with MTB oriented classroom sessions.

Sound good? Email [email protected] to find out more.

Borders College

25/03/2024

Kids Advanced Academy for the Easter Holidays is almost full!

For accomplished young riders aged between 12 and 16 years old, Advanced Academy is the perfect place for your young rider to continue to develop their skills and take their riding to the next level.

Already confident on natural enduro style trails, we'll cover advanced body position and braking techniques as well as diving into line choice and neutralising rough sections to maintain composure.

Only 2 places remain on each three day Advanced Academy course on either the 2nd-4th or 9th-11th April.
Head to our website via the link below to book your place.
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/advanced-academy

13/03/2024

As we keep on waiting for the first dusty weeks of spring to arrive, we’re reminded daily how good it is to be in great clothing with our 7mesh jackets and pants keeping us comfortable and the Scottish weather at bay no matter how muddy or wet it is out there.

11/03/2024

If you're looking to take your solid enduro skills into more challenging terrain at the Golfie in Innerleithen then our Steep & Technical course is for you.

Fully implement grip points, body position and braking zones by understanding how to break down technical sections of trail into simple moves and techniques and ride sections with more confidence than ever.

Our first course for Spring is Saturday 6th April, head to our website to book your place! https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/steep-technical

29/02/2024

Our women's only day courses are about to restart for Spring!

Run by our experienced coach, Fi, these courses range from focusing on the basics in Trail Craft, all the way up to finding confidence, and a sense of calm, in steep terrain on Steep and Technical. No matter where you're at on your riding journey, there's a women's only course for you.

Head to our website via the link below for more details on each course.
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/collections/womens-day-courses

26/02/2024

CALLING ALL LITTLE RIPPERS!

Our Easter Little Rippers course from 9th-11th April still has a handful of spaces left.

For all young riders between the ages of 7-10, Little Rippers is the perfect place for them to begin their biking journeys with good riding habits, as well as making new riding friends and having a great time on the trails!

Head to our website to book your place!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/little-rippers

22/02/2024

Our Technical Trail Leader training course takes place over two consecutive days to give you everything you need to successfully pass TTL assessment.

Lead and coach on more technical terrain with confidence, learn how to manage your group and delve deeper into planning a successful day out in the hills.

Upon completion of the assessment you'll be issued with an action plan, detailing what to work on so you can turn up well prepared for your assessment.

Our next TTL Training weekend is 9th-10th March. Head to the link below to book your place.
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/ttl-training

14/02/2024

Easter Academy Kids Academy places are going fast!

We still have places available on our Little Rippers courses, so if your Young Rider is aged 7-10 and wants to make new biking friends, as well as gain some extra two-wheeled confidence on the new flow trails at Glentress, then head over to our website and book your place.

Head to the link below to book!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/little-rippers

13/02/2024

BASE Applications now open!

If you're a rider or racer looking to take your skills to the next level over the next academic year then our BASE College course is for you. Twice weekly skills sessions from our expert coaches will see your riding progress and your confidence grow on some of the best enduro trails in the UK. Learn what goes into racing at the highest level and how to train for upcoming events from ex-racers and get detailed feedback on your own riding!

Interested? Email [email protected] to find out more about the application process.

Borders College

07/02/2024

Take your confident trail centre riding skills and put them to work in more natural terrain in Innerleithen with our Finding Flow day course.

Already confident on red and black trail centre trails, you'll learn how dynamic movement in turns can increase grip and give you more control. You'll also start to see the trail through new eyes by learning how to identify and utilise "grip points" on the trail to pump and flow through sections that may have had you pedalling before.

Next available date for Finding Flow is Saturday 9th March, head to our website via the link below to book your place!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/finding-flow

05/02/2024

💥NEW COURSE!💥

Our Bike Park Essentials course will help you gain new found confidence on machine built trails.

Taking place on the new bike park style trails at Glentress, you'll discover the link between turns, rollers and jumps, finding extra speed and control on these features without needing to pedal!

Ideal for riders looking to learn from scratch, as well as those looking to improve upon existing skills, head to your summer bike park trip with more confidence than ever with the new Bike Park Essentials course.

First course date is 23rd March. Head to our website via the link below to book your place!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/bike-park-essentials

01/02/2024

If you've ever thought about becoming a mountain bike leader or coach then MBCUK Technical Trail Leader (TTL) is a great place to start.

Grow your group management and guiding skills as well as understanding how best to develop a riders technical riding abilities with productive sessions and feedback.

Our next TTL training course takes place over the weekend of 9th & 10th March, head to our website via the link below to book your place!
https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/ttl-training

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Glentress Mountain Bike Trails
Peebles
EH458NB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441896831429

Website

http://www.dirtschool.co.uk/

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We're down to our last two places on our BASE Academy course for Easter, run by our Andy and Innes. If you're a young rider performing at the highest level, looking to up your game and develop your race results at national or international level, or are thinking about applying for our BASE College course in the next year or two, this is the place for you. Ages 13- 17 years by application process - send us an email to [email protected] #dirtschoolacademy #performancecoaching #mtbperformance #mtbracing #mtbkids #schoolholidays #dirtschool #mtbskills #mtbcoaching #tweedvalleymtb #mtbscotland

Dream of working as a Guide or Coach but don't know where to start? Our Technical Trail Leader training course gives you 2 days on the hill learning all the skills that go into leadership and group management, as well as lifting the lid on coaching techniques and skills sessions. The aim of this training course is to provide you with all the skills needed to pass your Technical Trail Leader assessment and take your first step into the world of MTB Guiding and Coaching. We have just 2 places left on our 2 day Technical Trail Leader training course on the weekend of 30th September. Book your place now and we'll see you on the hill! https://www.dirtschool.co.uk/products/ttl-training

Get your Little Ripper involved in a fun, inclusive and encouraging environment! Our Little Rippers Kids Academy is exactly that. An awesome 3 days of learning the fundamental skills of mountain biking, at the same time as meeting new friends and enjoying the trails! Secure a place by booking via our website and drop us an email to request a voucher in the post so they have something to open on Xmas day! Vouchers need to be ordered by Thursday to guarantee you'll receive it in time.

100.53km, 12 hours 40 minutes, 115,180 steps and 9,149 calories later, we are immensely proud of Gregor and this amazing achievement. For the full story click the link below: https://tweedvalleybikes.co.uk/blogs/news/dirt-school-coach-gregor-nixon-runs-100km-for-charity

Enduro World Series - Onboard with coach, Innes

As we continue to reflect on Innes year of racing his debut EWS season we wanted to share these highlights from Val Di Fassa, Italy. Innes finished a respectable 21st after a great day racing in the Dolomites. Incredible scenery and amazing trails.

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