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A mindset-led mountain bike course for riders to face fear and ride with confidence

FEAR MTB Course – Face Fear, Ride with Confidence

A mindset-led mountain bike course designed to help riders face fear, build confidence, and level up their skills.

Over three transformative months, you’ll tackle the factors that leave you feeling frustrated, deflated, or ready to sell your bike. This course combines mountain bike coaching, tailored strength training, and psychology-based mindset techniques to give you a full-body, full-mind approach. You’ll uncover the deeper roots of fear and gain practical tools to ride with control, confidence, and flow.

What you’ll get:

  • Specific MTB coaching on technical trails, roots, corners, drops, and challenging terrain

  • Tailored strength and fitness program with accountability and check-ins to complement your riding

  • Powerful mindset and belief-shifting sessions to work with fear, boost confidence, and commit to features

  • Celebration guided ride Course - Fun, empowering, and exactly what it says on the tin -a ride to celebrate your skills, confidence, and progress!

  • On the Bike:


    3 Full-Day Coaching Sessions +

    1 Celebratory Guided Ride

    Session One: Foundations First – Glentress, 14th Sept


    Master body position, braking, and line choice. Build control and confidencewith practical, repeatable techniques.

    Session Two: Rocks, Roots & Real Talk – Glentress, 12th Oct


    Tackle challenging terrain with technique and mindset tools. Learn what works, why it works, and stay calm when it counts.

    Session Three:

    Steep, Techy & In Control – Innerleithen DH, 9th Nov


    Advanced braking, corners, and terrain skills. Bring together everything you’ve learned for a confident, controlled ride.

    Celebratory Ride – Dunkeld, 23rd Nov
    Finish the course with a guided ride to celebrate your progress and have some fun on the bike!

    Plenty of time between sessions to practice, reflect, and level up your body and mind.

  • Mindset Workshops: Reframing Fear

    Fear isn’t a flaw, it’s a response. In these 3 live online workshops, you’ll learn to work with fear, not fight it. Using guided meditation, visualisation, journaling, and breathwork, you’ll reprogram your mind and shift your relationship with fear, on the bike and in life.

    Workshop One:

    Understanding Fear – Wed 27th Aug


    Explore how fear serves us, how it affects your body, and start rewiring your mindset with a guided meditation.

    Workshop Two:

    Riding the Wave – Wed 24th Sept


    Learn breathwork and self-regulation tools to stay calm during “fight or flight” moments and challenge old limiting beliefs.

    Workshop Three:

    Anchoring Empowerment – Wed 22nd Oct


    Anchor your new skills with neural-training and embodied confidence work, leaving you with a toolkit to carry forward.

    Each session is supportive, practical, and designed to give you real tools for the trails and life

  • Strength & Resilience Training: Build Your Power


    Program Start Date: Monday 25th August

    Strength isn’t just physical - it’s about feeling capable and confident in both body and mind. When you train your body, you build trust in your ability. Pushing through discomfort on the bike or in the gym creates evidence your mind can’t ignore—and that shift carries straight onto the trails.

    Your Personal Fitness Plan
    As a qualified Personal Trainer, I’ll create a tailored plan just for you:

    One-to-One Coaching Call – Explore where you’re at physically and identify what’s been holding you back.

    Three Monthly Personalised Programs – Build strength, endurance, and mental grit. Structured to fit your life and complement the course.

    No fluff, just practical, empowering training to help you feel unstoppable.

    Hard work pays off, and you’re more capable than you think

  • Online workshops

    • Wednesday 7th January 2026

    • Wednesday 4th February 2026

    • Wednesday 4th March 2026

    Coaching sessions

    • Sunday 25th January 2026 - Glentress

    • Sunday 22nd February 2026 - Glentress

    • Sunday 22nd March 2026 - Innerleithen DH

    Celebratory Ride

    • Sunday 29th March - Location TBC

    Fitness program

    1. 5th January

    2. 2nd February

    3. 2nd March

  • FEAR Course – January 2026

    Early Bird: £500 if booked before 20th November 2026


    Standard Price: £550after 20th November 2026

    Please note. Payment plans are available. Contact louise@headintheskymtb.com to discuss

    What’s included:

    • 3 on-trail coaching days (skills & confidence building)

    • 3 online mindset sessions (mindset shift & fear work)

    • 3-month fitness program with accountability & check-ins (strength, endurance, and consistency to support your riding)

    • Celebration ride to bring it all together

    Small-group, intensive MTB coaching + mindset + strength experience, designed to transform your confidence, skills, and winter riding mindset, so you start the new season strong and prepared.

  • Fearless rider:

    1. How did you feel about fear, confidence or riding before the course? And what has changed since completing it?

    I always knew that fear and lack of confidence was holding me back on the bike. I was constantly overthinking every trail and doubting myself which was so frustrating. What I didn’t realise was how much this was also doing the same in my daily life. 

    Since completing the course I feel so much more confident, I am loving the trails again and I’m excited to see what’s next.


    2. What part of the course had the biggest impact for you?

    Definitely tackling my mindset. It has opened so many doors to me on and off the bike and I can honestly say it’s been life changing. Louise has given me tools that I can visit again and again, which feels really empowering. 


    3. Would you recommend this course to other riders? If yes, why?

    100% yes!! I have learnt so much about myself and my riding. After years of feeling like I would never be able to ride trails properly again I am back riding them and loving every second. 

    I recommend this course to anyone who wants to progress their riding but thinks that fear is holding them back, you will not regret signing up! 

Places are limited, book your spot now

Have a look at the FAQ’s, along with the terms and conditions. If you still have questions, use the form below

  • Who is this course for?


    This course is for anyone who love mountain biking but feel like fear is holding them back. Whether you’ve hit a plateau, lost your confidence, or just want to reconnect with your riding in a deeper way — this is for you. You don’t need to be super fit or super skilled, but you do need to be willing to put in the work.

    Do I need to be a certain type of rider to join this course?


    This course is ideal for riders who are already comfortable on blue and red trails and are starting to explore black and some natural trails but want to feel more confident doing so. If you’re unsure about your riding ability and want to chat about this, get in touch.

    How much riding experience do I need?


    Ideally you’ve been riding regularly for a year or more — or you’ve done some coaching before and want to go deeper. If you're unsure, just get in touch for a chat!

    I’m not very fit – will I be able to keep up?


    Yes. Fitness is one of the pillars of this course — you’ll get personalised support to help build strength and endurance throughout the 3 months. You don’t need to be fit to start, but you’ll absolutely feel fitter by the end!

    What if I can’t make one of the dates?


    It’s ideal if you can attend all the sessions to get the full benefit, but I know life happens. If you’re worried about specific dates, get in touch and we can chat through options.

    Where will the in-person sessions take place?


    All the in-person coaching sessions will take place in the Tweed Valley, using locations like Glentress and Innerleithen. The celebration ride will be in Dunkeld.

    What do I need to bring?


    A well-maintained mountain bike, helmet, suitable clothing, snacks, water, and an open mind. A full kit list will be sent out before the course starts.

    How are the online sessions delivered?


    The mindset workshops and 1:1 coaching call are delivered over Zoom. All you need is a quiet space, a notebook, and a cuppa.

    Is this therapy or counselling?


    No, this isn’t therapy, but the course is informed by evidence-based counselling and psychological techniques, blended with physical coaching and real-world tools. If deeper therapeutic support is needed, I’ll always signpost appropriately.

    How much does it cost?


    The full 3-month course is £350. This includes 3 full-day coaching sessions, 3 online mindset workshops, a celebration ride, your personalised fitness plan, and a 1:1 coaching call.

    How many people will be on the course?


    Each course is limited to 8 participants to keep things small, supportive and tailored.

    Who should I contact if I have any questions?

    That would be louise@headintheskymtb.com

  • Bookings & Payment


    To secure your spot on the FEAR course, full payment of £350 is required at the time of booking. Spaces are limited to 8 riders per course, so early booking is recommended.

    Cancellations & Refunds


    I understand that life happens, and sometimes plans need to change.

    • Cancellations made more than 14 days before the course start date will receive a full refund.

    • Cancellations made within 14 days of the course starting are non-refundable, unless your place can be filled by someone else.

    • Once the course has started, no refunds will be issued.

    If for any reason I need to cancel or postpone the course (e.g. due to illness or unforeseen circumstances), you’ll be offered a full refund or a transfer to a future course date.

    Life Happens

    I know things don’t always go to plan. If something comes up unexpectedly, please get in touch as soon as you can. I’ll always try to be understanding and supportive where possible — including helping you move your booking to a future course or finding someone to take your spot.

    Health & Safety


    You are responsible for ensuring your bike is in good working order and for bringing appropriate kit and clothing. Please make sure you have appropriate insurance for your bike and personal cover if desired. If you have any medical conditions or injuries, please let me know before the course begins.

    Minimum Numbers

    If the course doesn’t meet minimum numbers, I reserve the right to reschedule. You’ll be offered a full refund or the option to move your place to a future course

    Participation & Commitment


    This course is about growth, mindset, and confidence. It's a journey—not a quick fix—and works best when you show up fully and give yourself space to explore, reflect and take action. I’ll meet you where you are, but your commitment and honesty (with yourself and with me!) are the magic that makes this work

Question about the course?

If you have any questions at all, you can get in touch easily using this handy wee form. We will get back to you as soon as we can.