Endeavour - School & Youth Training Programme

From the 31st March 2003 Descend launched project Endeavour as a major part of our present and future aims. Forming a link with schools, youth groups and community support organizations for the young. These 1 day training programme's are tailored to meet the needs of pupils aged 12 years to 16 years of age. Offering them a professional and educational, yet fun approach in the sport and outdoor pursuit of mountain biking.

Leisure Riding - For Novice Riders
A leisurely day out under instruction of a team leader, the course includes team building with games and basic tasks. The course also includes basic first aid, environmental issues and how to prepare for a day out.

Skill Development - Group Coaching
This course is designed to prepare more confident riders how to cope with forest trails and how to deal with obstacles and ground conditions they will encounter on an adventures day mountain biking.The course includes safety, first aid, bike maintenance, preparation and a short video.All participants will be awarded a certificate of achievement and information pack.The achievement may be used as part of the schools curriculum for sport and PE to GCSE level.

Advanced Coaching - Skills For Leisure & Racing.
Similar to the skills development course the advanced coaching uses a purpose built trail with manmade features. Participants will be taught on how to approach obstacles, overcome the obstacle and how to exit the obsticle.It will also include how to choose race lines, linking up features, rhythm sections, advice on fitness and training techniques.