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Hi, Im Ian 🙂

So, a little bit about who I am.

Ive been riding bikes all my life and got in to mountain biking over 30 years ago. Ive raced cross country, downhill & enduro as well as taking part in endurance events like The Strathpuffer - a 24 hour race that takes place in the forest above Contin in early January every year.

I love riding bikes, sharing experiences & making memories involving bikes.

My coaching journey began around 15 years ago when my son first attended a local bike club. One session the leader was short of adult helpers so asked if I'd be willing to help. And, as they say, the rest is history....

Very quickly I became a regular assistant and began the leadership to coach journey.

Working with people, building their confidence & seeing them progress is my passion.

Over the last 15 or so years, Ive built up the following portfolio of qualifications :-

Coaching - I hold a British Cycling Level 2 coaching award for both mountain biking and cyclocross. This was put to good use as a member of the coaching team at Tay Titans youth cycling club in Perth. Where, over a period of 12 years, I worked with many young riders - some of whom have gone on to ride at international level.

Ride Leadership - alongside my coaching qualifications, I also hold Trail Cycle Leader, Mountain Bike Leader and Night Ride Leader qualifications. So, hopefully, I can cover all of your leadership requirements.

Wellbeing - the health & wellbeing benefits of exercise & the outdoors are well known & documented. To that end, I have also attained Trail Therapy Practitioner accreditation. Based on the principles of F.L.O.W. (Focus, Learning, Others, Wellbeing) I can build sessions to help balance peoples wellbeing.

Strength & conditioning - cardio & strength training can help with any sport - to that end, I hold a Level 3 Strength & Conditioning qualification so can help & advise on off bike activities.

First Aid - as a coach & leader, I hold a 16 hour, outdoor sports 1st aid accreditation but I am also qualifed as a 1st aid trainer.

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