Ride with Confidence
Mountain Bike Coaching in Guildford
Whether you're finding your feet on the Surrey Hills trails or preparing for your next enduro, personalised mountain bike coaching in and around Guildford will transform how you ride. Learn from Phil Shucksmith, a former Downhill World Cup and Enduro World Series racer, and start getting more out of every ride.
Coaching that meets you where you are
Guildford sits right on the A3 corridor, minutes from some of the best riding in the South East - Peaslake, Holmbury, and the wider Surrey Hills. It's the perfect base to sharpen your skills, and every session is built around you: your bike, your goals, and the terrain you actually ride.
No two riders are the same, so no two sessions are either. You'll get honest feedback, clear steps, and techniques you'll use on every ride from day one.
What you'll learn
Confidence and core skills
Cornering, braking, body position, drops and jumps - broken down into simple, repeatable steps that click into place.
Event-ready performance
Preparing for the Ard Rock, Enduro2, or your first race? We'll work on line choice, descending, and stamina so you arrive ready.
Holiday-ready riding
Heading to the Alps or a UK bike park? Build the confidence to take on steeps and switchbacks before you go.
Keep up with the family
Ride with your kids without holding back - feel safe, capable, and part of the fun.
Why ride with Blackdown MTB
World-class pedigree - years of experience on the Downhill World Cup and Enduro World Series circuit, translated into coaching for everyday riders.
Truly local - sessions on the Surrey Hills trails Guildford riders know and love, easily reached from the town centre, Guildford, Godalming, and the surrounding villages.
Every level welcome - from nervous beginners to event-focused racers.
1-to-1 and small groups - focused attention, real progress, and good fun along the way.