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Chase Skills - Mountain Bike Technique Coaching and Holidays at Cannock Chase

Chase Skills is the leading provider of high quality Mountain Bike Skills Coaching and Mountain Bike Holidays based at Cannock Chase.

Our Introduction to Mountain Bike Course is aimed at complete newcomers to the sport of Mountain Biking and provides a 3.5 hour session of the core techniques for only £35. Our full day Skills 'n' Thrills Course provides value for money at £50 for a full 6 hours providing riders that extra edge in their ability.

Fancy something different? Our Chase 2 Coast Holiday is an epic 4 day off-road ride from Cannock Chase to Aberystwyth, taking in the fantastic Shropshire and Mid Wales Mountains.

We are constantly researching the world of MTB to maintain the highest possible standard in coaching and our Testimonials highlight this.

All activites are provided by MIAS Level 2 qualified Instructors/Guides with many years experience of riding and a great knowledge of the Cannock Chase area. The Instructors/Guides also have full HSE Outdoor First Aid certification and Association of British Cycling Coaches Membership with £5 Million Liability Cover. All routes are fully Risk Assessed to make sure things are running as safe as possible. Copies of the Risk Assessments are available on request.

We have a keen interest in the development of Mountain Biking in the UK and are therefore an affiliated member of the International Mountain Bike Association (UK).

Our Testimonials (hover mouse over to pause the scroller)

Our Instructors/Guides
Craig Rogers
Position: Chase Skills Founder/Owner, Skills Instructor, Holiday Guide
Date of Birth: 24th June 1974
Qualifications: MIAS Level 2, HSE 16 Hour First Aid
Current Bikes: Orange Alpine 160 (Freeride build), Orange 5, Scott Scale, Kona Blast
Biography: The idea behind Chase Skills came from Craig Rogers out of a passion for Mountain Biking and the desire to teach techniques to other riders with a different approach to coaching. Craig originally developed the Skills Courses from a mixture of natural ability, experience and little bit of physics thrown in.

"I grew up in a semi-rural village in South Wales, so I naturally have a passion for being outdoors and with Cannock Chase right on my doorstep, I can't get enough of it!" - Craig Rogers



Alex Brown
Position: Skills Instructor
Date of Birth: 10th May 1974
Qualifications: MAIS Level 2, Bikeability Instructor, Cytech Qualified Cycle Mechanic
Current Bikes: Genesis Iod, Intense 5.5, Lightspeed Capella, Dawes giro, Pashley Beach Cruiser, Yeti dh-9, Look K531, Azonic Steelhead, Orange Patriot
Biography: Originally from Warwickshire, Alex grew into cycling from the age of 6, with his first bmx. Since then Alex has been riding anything with two wheels to feed his passion for the sport. From racing Criteriums to getting loose down the Megavalanche course, Alex loves it all! Alex brings this wealth of experience which enables him to deliver the Skills Courses in the unique Chase Skills manor!

'I believe that, as long as they are given the time, patience and a safe environment, anyone can easily pick up the skills to take them out into the hills so that everyone can enjoy the pastime of riding a bike' - Alex Brown

Chase Skills - Mountain Bike Skills Courses & Holidays. Cannock Chase, West Midlands
Email: info@chaseskills.co.uk - Telephone: 01889 434682
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