Mountain Bike Coaching

Mountain Bike Ride Leading and coaching
Skills Courses. Ride Leader Courses, Beginner Courses.

Locations: Sheffield, The Peak District, White Peak, Dark Peak.

AwesomeMTB is run by me, Mini Mansell.

MIAS Level 5 mountain bike coach and tutor with QCF level 3.
Member of the Association of British Cycling Coaches (ABCC)
Member of The association of mountain bike guides (AMBG)

I also have the Mountain Bike Expedition  and Night Ride Leader qualifications.

I safely lead my clients around the interesting, challenging and sometimes demanding areas of the Peak District.

My rides and courses follow the structure of SEL:

  • Safety
  • Enjoyment
  • Learning

I will lead a ride in a safe manner, ensuring it’s enjoyable, and you learn to control your bike during the ride.

I focus on:

  • Use of gears, brakes, steering, suspension
  • Stance, posture and body positioning
  • Observation and reading terrain features

You will have an upgraded knowledge of how your bike works and where to place your body for different types of terrain. This will improve your climbing, your descents and your level of fun while out on your bike.

A skilful knowledgeable rider is a stress free rider, and a stress free rider is a happier and safer rider.

I am insured, hold an enhanced DBS disclosure (previously known as CRB) and subscribe to the annual DBS update service.

I am a first aid trainer with Advanced Outdoor First Aid, Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work qualifications and I undergo Safeguarding Children Training yearly.
Risk assessments are available for all activities.

I’m very proud to support Edale Mountain Rescue. If you have a few pounds a month to spare, you can support this excellent charity who operate every day of the year, rescuing people who have accidents or injuries in the outdoors. 

Ben L
Ben L
2023-11-12
Mtb jump course Great course mini was very informative and we had a great time short loop with lots to do thank you
Harry G
Harry G
2023-11-03
Great climbing experience! Mini was a great host and tutor, he kept the session informative and engaging whilst ensuring it was fun throughout. Would definitely recommend a session with him!
Mark B
Mark B
2023-10-23
The best day on your first climb First time climbing outside with Mini was a great experience he's so knowledgeable and reassuring he's easy to talk too and shows you things you need to know the experience was great and the view was awesome
Dee F
Dee F
2023-08-23
Never too old to learn new tricks! Had such a fab morning on the jumps course. Mini is really knowledgeable and puts you at ease! I managed to clear a gap jump to my own amazement!! Would definitely recommend!!!
David G
David G
2023-07-16
Awesome course Awesome coach. I attended the beginners jumps and drops course at Silkstone Common yesterday(15/07/23). It was Awsome, Mini is an excellent coach and his experience and subject matter knowledge are apparent from the start, while his people skills create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The venue offers something for all skill levels so progression can be easily achieved. I cannot recommend this course enough to anybody wanting to take their riding to the next level.
Robert L
Robert L
2023-07-11
Great time and a great teacher Ive done 2 courses with mini, both times ive had an absolute blast, learnt flipping loads and progressed well, even after the course as there is alot to take away. I would definately recommmend and will be back to see him again.
andy j
andy j
2023-06-09
Jumps and Drops Great instructor, extremely patient and very passionate about mountain biking, would definitely recommend to anyone , learnt so much on the jumps and Drops course which has helped improve my riding ,will definitely be using again.
Tomo A
Tomo A
2023-06-07
Brilliant day out! Brilliant assessment, with lots of extra bits of knowledge thrown in along the way. Went away feeling like I knew more than when I arrived, and appreciated the assessment style that was formal but no to serious. The route that we were given to lead encompassed lots of awesome sections of the Peak, and gave me something to go back and do another time! Thank you Mini!
Dave Allsop
Dave Allsop
2022-05-09
Jumps & Drops Did the jumps and drops course with Mini a few week ago, its the best upgrade i have ever made to any bike, can't recommend this enough, started nice and small and by the end of the day we was clearing gap jumps, great coach and he really knows his stuff, will deffo be going back again for some more coaching
Lesley
Lesley
2022-04-22
Jumps & Drops Recently did the jumps and drops with Mini. Had a fantastic time, I learnt a lot on my new bike. Was good to see how much I could progress.

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