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Thanks for your visit today.
It’s been a very difficult decision but I’ve decided to take some time off from mountain bike coaching.
A couple of years ago Forestry England decided they wanted 15% from every booking. This year they have elected to raise that to 20%. I run my coaching business as a secondary income stream for my online marketing / web design business, which is VAT registered. So to pay Forestry England 20% is like paying VAT twice! It’s just left a bad taste in mouth and made me question whether it’s worth continuing.
I’m also very busy with the web business and juggling the two can get very challenging at times.
I suspect I’ll return to coaching because I do really enjoy it and I’ve been lucky to coach some fantastic clients over the past 6 years. If I do start again it’s likely to be at private venues on a private basis rather than group sessions. If that is of interest please fill out an enquiry form to say you might be interested if and when, and be sure to tick the ‘occasionally email me’ box, as that adds you to my mailing list.
You can still find me coaching online at: rlc-mtb.com, which I can highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their skills.
I look forward to seeing you on the trails.
Gareth
Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our terms & conditions that apply to our coaching and guiding activities. By making a booking with Mission Mountain Biking you are deemed to accept and adhere to our Terms and Conditions.
Course bookings– Section 1-4
Vouchers and Discount Codes – Section 5-6
Important information– Section 7-10
Course bookings
1. Cancellation by client
1.1. Cancellations by the client before 7 days to the course commencing are refundable minus a 20% administration charge.
1.2. Cancellations by the client within 7 days of the course commencing are non transferable and non refundable.
2. Cancellation by Mission Mountain Biking
2.1 In all circumstancesMission Mountain Biking will endeavour to make sure your day goes ahead as planned. In the unforeseen event of a course cancellation Mission Mountain Biking will offer you the choice of a full refund of course fees or an alternative date.
3. Booking amendments
3.1 Names can be changed up to 7 days prior to the course commencing.
3.2 Course dates can be changed up to 7 days prior to the course commencing.
4. Personal details
4.1 Payments are made using Stripe’s secure payment system and details will not be retained in our website once the order has been processed. You can choose for Stripe to retain them if you wish.
4.2 We require you to register your Personal Data in order to make a booking so we can contact you should there be a problem with your order. Please ensure you check details provided for accuracy so we can ensure effective communications with you.
Vouchers and Discount Codes
5. Vouchers
5.1 Vouchers can be used on any skills course or private coaching day.
5.2 Vouchers are entered upon booking a course with Mission Mountain Biking and are subject to our terms and conditions.
5.3 Vouchers are non refundable
5.4 Vouchers are subject to verification upon booking.
5.5 Discount codes cannot be used in conjunction with pre purchased vouchers when booking a course.
5.5 Vouchers must be used within 12 months of purchase or they will expire.
6. Discount Codes
6.1 Discount codes can be used on any skills course, voucher or private coaching day.
6.2 Only one code can be used per booking.
6.3 Discount codes are entered upon booking a course with Mission Mountain Biking and are subject to our terms and conditions.
Important Information
7. Insurance
7.1 Mission Mountain Biking accept no liability for personal accident, loss or damage to personal equipment of clientele participating on a course.
7.2 As mountain biking is a hazardous sport. Mission Mountain Biking recommend that all participants take out personal accident insurance.
7.3 Participants take part in courses at their own risk and they must abide by the rules laid down by the instructor at the present time.
8. Medical and Fitness
8.1 When booking on a course it is your responsibility to make sure you are at the minimum fitness level required stated in the course information area. You are required to read and tick the participant declaration when booking a course.
9. Personal equipment
9.1 Bike – It is your responsibility to make sure your bike is both serviceable and safe, all bikes will be checked by the instructor prior to the course commencing.
9.2 Personal protective equipment – Helmets and gloves must be worn at all times, knee and elbow pads are recommended for more technical courses.
10. Venues
10.1 Mission Mountain Biking provide basic information in order for you to get the venue where your course will take place. It is your responsibility to ensure you get to the venue on time. If you have any doubts about the meeting point, please ensure you contact us prior to the course commencing.