OFF-SEASON AND PRE-SEASON MTB RACE TRAINING based in Aviemore and Inverness, Scotland

“Build the Rider – Unlock the Speed!”

. Ultimate Rider Development .

SENDER R.A.C.E PROGRAMME

R = Racecraft

Technical Coaching – Line Choice – Preparation – Adaptability

A = Athleticism

MTB Specific Strength and conditioning – On Bike

C = Confidence

Sports Psychology – Visualisation – Solid Repeatable Core Skills

E = Execution

Putting it together under pressure – Timed Runs

“Stronger Riders – Sharper Minds – Faster Times!”

This totally UNIQUE Off-Season and Pre-Season Race Training combines On Bike Fitness (Aerobic and Anaerobic Work) – Timed Sections of Trail – Strength and Conditioning Gym Work including Mobility and UNIQUE Training on the Climbing / Bouldering Wall for MAX Forearm PUMP. The Programme includes 3 Intensive Sessions from November 2026 to March 2027. Fits around the Strathpuffer.

Is this for you?

DO YOU RACE XC – ENDURO or DH?

DO YOU WANT TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE IN 2027?

If YES, Then you just need the commitment to come and train with a determined, focused work ethic and strong mindset to GRAFT HARD in all aspects of these sessions. Riders actual race rankings and personal ability is irrelevant because each rider is up against themselves and their OWN performance. For safety purposes the sections of Trail used will be relatively short, easy access and sub maximal in difficulty.

Each Session starts at 10.00 until 16.00 on the day allocated for each group and each group is limited to 6 Racers. Racers will need to bring all personal equipment and may need to hire some climbing equipment and pay entry to the wall. We may transit between several venues depending on the weather.

Rider Categories / Sessions with Dates:

1) PRE SDA / NATIONAL AGE RACER MALE AND FEMALE – 10 / 11 / 12 yrs

SATURDAYS – 23 JAN – 13 FEB – 06 MARCH

2) SDA / NATIONAL AGE RACER MALE AND FEMALE – 13 to 15 yrs

SUNDAYS – 24th JAN – 14th FEB – 07th MARCH

3) FEMALE RACER – JUNIOR AGE 16 to Adult (Caragh is Team Coaching)

SATURDAYS – 30th JAN – 20th FEB – 13th MARCH

4) MALE RACER – JUNIOR AGE 16 to Adult

SUNDAYS – 31st JAN – 21st FEB – 14th MARCH

Image: Coach – Caragh Muir – Llangollen National DH

Why join Sender R.A.C.E Programme

Scott is an EX UK Red Bull Athlete with World Cup Ice Climbing Experience. He has been in the Gladiatorial ring with the best in the world under highly stressful conditions. He has nearly 15 years of MTB Race Experience with male and female racers up to GB Jersey Junior World Cup Level. He is a Mountain Guide and the MOST Qualified and one of the most experienced MTB Coaches in the UK. He is an Ex National Centre Performance Coach who used to look after Scottish Members of the GB Climbing Team.

Scott has an Honours Degree in Physical Education, part of which was a module in Psychological Self Management for Elite Performers. He has used this on himself in competition AND when establishing the Hardest Ice and Mixed Climbs in the World.

Scott has organised races and almost completed the DH Commissaries Course. As a fundamental part of these session Scott will use his portable FREELAPS TIMING SYSTEM to record times on sections of trail.

Located in and around Aviemore / Inverness

Why Aviemore and Inverness

This session is not suitable for beginners. It is suitable for independent intermediate or Advanced RACERS looking for focus and results in the 2027 Season XC – ENDURO or DH.

Around Aviemore and Inverness we have SUPERB facilities and venues to Ride and Climb. The Ledge Climbing Wall Inverness has a Yoga Room and Strength and Conditioning Suite. We have excellent Gravel Trails for Base Mile Fitness and Two Velosolution’s Pump Tracks.

What does RACE Cost?

3 x R.A.C.E Sessions are £330 per Rider.

These sessions require an assistant coach, plus recces, set up and transport costs to several location per sessions.