Group bookings don't have the free bike rental included. We advise bringing your own bike so you can save on the bike rental cost, with group bookings the cost is much less per person so bringing your own mountain bike with you is essential as it saves you the cost of renting one. Depending on how many bikes are needed ETA might not be able to supply rented bikes to all the group. We will check and fix any simple problems with your bike for free. The bike will still need to pass the M check before the ride.
Group rides can be so much fun, its a tough sport but riding with friends and other riders can really make unforgettable memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Everyone has a different idea of their perfect ride, so we try to make the day as fun and as adventurous as possible.
The ride will be broken in to lots of sections. This will give us a chance to stop and regroup every 10 mins or so, discuss any concerns or check on anyone who needs assistance. The guide will lead the group from the front of the group, they will normally select a few confident riders to swap around and take turns riding at the back place to make sure nobody is left behind. A few riders will have radios to communicate with each other with. Lunch is your responsibility unless you ask for a pack lunch from ETA for £7 per person and needs a full 24hrs notice before the day of the ride.
Apart from bikes, the rental of equipments is free.
The ride will still go ahead even if it rains unless the weather is bad or creates too much of a hazard to ride safely.