F.E.A.R
Build Confidence, Master Your Mind, Ride Better
because fear isn’t the enemy, it’s a signal. And you’re ready.
Launching June 2025
What is the f.e.a.r course?
FEAR: Feel Empowered, aligned and ready.
A mindset-led mountain bike course for riders to face fear and ride with confidence
The F.E.A.R Course is designed to help you unlock your full potential as a rider. It’s not just about skills, it’s about building confidence, mastering your mindset, and improving your fitness to ride better. Together, we’ll tackle the core pillars of growth: confidence, strength, skills, and mindset, creating lasting change you can carry on every ride.
This isn’t just about riding harder. It’s about working through the fear that holds you back and learning how to face it head-on. Through practical skills coaching, fitness training, and mindset reprogramming, you’ll become the rider you’ve always wanted to be.
This course is like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
Over the span of 3 months, you’ll go on a powerful journey of transformation. We’ll target the real factors that leave you feeling frustrated, deflated, and ready to sell your bike.
This course brings together aspects of mountain bike coaching, personal training, psychology and counselling. It’s a full-body, full-mind approach, helping you uncover the deeper roots of fear, and giving you practical, lasting tools to move through it.
You’ll get:
Specific mountain bike coaching
A tailored strength and fitness program
Powerful mindset and belief-shifting techniques
And I almost forgot the best part of all!
To round things off, we’ll ride together for FUN. One final guided group ride where we celebrate the transformation; - see how far you’ve come, what’s shifted, and how capable you truly are.
The F.E.A.R course is here to help you Feel Empowered, Aligned, and Ready to Ride.
But this needs to be clear from the start - this course isn’t promising a quick fix, and it won’t always be easy. Growth never is.
What this course will offer is the chance to unlock a deeper level of understanding. You’ll begin to develop a powerful awareness of what drives you, what holds you back, and what might be blocking your progression, on and off the bike. If you’re ready to commit to yourself, show up fully, and do the work, it will absolutely be worth the effort.
What’s included?
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Honing your riding skills
On the Bike:
3 Full Day Coaching Sessions.
1 Full Day Celebratory Guided Ride.
This course includes three full-day, in-person coaching sessions, each one carefully designed to break down key elements of riding so you can build confidence, skill, and control.
Session One: Foundations First
Sunday 29th June - Glentress
We’ll start with the fundamentals — body position, braking, line choice, and everything in between. You’ll learn how to take control of your bike, instead of letting it take control of you. Expect practical, repeatable techniques that leave you feeling grounded and in charge.
Session Two: Rocks, Roots & Real Talk
Sunday 27th July - Glentress
This session is all about terrain features — rocks, roots, and all the things that used to make you mutter “please please please” under your breath. Now, we bring in technique and mindset tools to tackle these with confidence, not luck. You’ll learn what to do, why it works, and how to stay calm when it counts.
Session Three: Steep, Techy & In Control
Sunday 24th August - Innerleithen DH
We turn up the dial with steeper terrain, tighter corners, and more advanced braking and control techniques. This is where everything starts to come together, skills, strength, and mindset. And trust me, you’ll surprise yourself.
You’ll have plenty of time between each session to practice, reflect, and integrate what you’ve learned. That way, when you show up next time, you’re not just ready, you’re levelled up, body and mind.
Celebratory Ride
Sunday 7th September- Dunkeld
And to round things off at the end of the course, there will be a celebratory guided ride, to celebrate our wins and just have fun on bikes!
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Rewire your Mindset
Mindset Workshops: Reframing Fear
Fear isn’t a flaw — it’s a response. In this course, we’ll learn to work with fear, not fight against it.
Through 3 live online workshops, we’ll use techniques like guided meditation, visualisation, journaling, and breathwork to reprogram your unconscious mind and shift your relationship with fear. These sessions are powerful, supportive, and packed with practical tools you can take onto the trails — and into life.
Workshop One: Understanding Fear
Wednesday 11th June 6:30-8:30pm
We’ll explore how fear serves us — and how it can hold us back. You’ll learn about the biological and evolutionary role of fear, how it impacts your body, and how to shift your response when it shows up. We’ll close with a powerful guided meditation to explore the deeper roots of your own fear and start rewiring your mindset.
Workshop Two: Riding the Wave
Wednesday 9th July 6:30-8:30pm
This session introduces you to elements of exposure therapy — in a safe and supported environment. You’ll learn how to stay focused during those “fight or flight” moments using breathwork and self-regulation techniques. Together we’ll challenge old limiting beliefs and build new ones rooted in your strength, ability, and lived experience.
Workshop Three: Anchoring Empowerment
Wednesday 30th August 6:30 -8:30pm
Now we take everything you’ve learned and anchor it in. You’ll build mental tools you can carry with you on the bike and beyond — using counselling techniques, neural-training, and embodied confidence work. This session ties everything together, leaving you with a toolkit to keep the shift going long after the course ends.
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Fitness for the body (and mind)
Strength & Resilience Training: Build Your Power
Fitness Program Start Date
Monday 7th June
Strength isn’t just about fitness — it’s about feeling powerful and capable in both body and mind.
Confidence doesn’t come from repeating affirmations. Our minds are smart — they need evidence. When you train your body, you build trust in your ability. You push through discomfort. You begin to see yourself differently. And that shift? It carries straight over to the trail.
We’ll be doing the mindset work to rewire your unconscious beliefs, but this part of the course helps you feel that shift in your body too. When your muscles grow stronger, your mind follows. When your endurance builds, so does your resilience.
Your Personal Fitness Plan
As a qualified Personal Trainer, I’ll create a tailored training plan just for you. Here’s what you get:
One-to-one Coaching Call
To explore where you’re at physically and what’s been holding you back.Three Personalised Monthly Programs
Designed to help you build strength, endurance, and mental grit.These are structured to fit alongside your life and the course. No fluff, just practical, empowering training designed to make you feel unstoppable.
Remember: nothing worth having ever comes easy, but hard work pays off. And you’re more capable than you think.
Course Dates
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Course Schedule
This course runs over 3 months and includes a combination of online mindset workshops, in-person coaching sessions, monthly fitness program and a celebratory ride to wrap it all up.
Online Mindset Workshops
Held on Zoom | 6:30–8:30 PM
These Wednesday evening workshops are designed to give you time and space to work through techniques in between coaching sessions. Each one includes a mix of education, self-exploration, reflection, meditation, and of course, a wee break to make a cuppa.
You’ll come away with tools you can integrate into your riding and daily life.
Dates:
Wednesday 11th June
Wednesday 9th July
Wednesday 30th July
In-Person Mountain Bike Coaching
Tweed Valley | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
We’ll meet in various iconic riding spots around the Tweed Valley. Each session is designed to build on the last — beginning with solid skill development and gradually incorporating mindset techniques out on the trails.
Dates & Locations:
Sunday 29th June – Glentress
Sunday 27th July – Glentress
Sunday 24th August – Innerleithen DH
Celebration Ride
Sunday 7th September – Dunkeld
To finish the course, we’ll head out on guided ride, to reflect on how far you’ve come — as a rider, and as a human.
Please note, the trails we ride will be aimed at the group level and will be decided on closer to the time.
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Fitness Support & One-to-One Coaching
This course isn’t just about skills — it’s about strength, confidence, and feeling capable in your body. You’ll receive a tailored fitness programme designed to match your current level and your personal goals.
Coaching calls will be held via Zoom and scheduled individually to suit your diary.
Your fitness programme will begin the week of Monday 7th June
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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
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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.