We design and build your dream MTB trails! Anything from garden pumptracks to full-on downhill race tracks, from school skills parks to lift-assist bike parks.

We also provide training courses for groups and schools.

Our knowledge and expertise can support you venture every step of the way – beginning with our consultancy service, to trail construction and maintenance to ensure your dream trails are running perfectly for years to come.

Consultancy

We have a wealth of experience in the mountain bike industry, with an abundance of knowledge and expertise in developing and building mountain bike trails. Consequently, we know that the most crucial part is in the earliest stages – We specialise in helping you hit the ground running. To start the journey, our services include:

  • Feasibility Studies and Site Investigation
  • Identification of Income Streams
  • Preliminary Design Drawings and Reports
  • Cost Analysis
  • Operating Plan
  • Planning Permission Applications
  • Detailed Design Works
  • Production of Tender Information
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Signage Consultation
  • Management and Operation Guidance
  • Maintenance Budget and Scheduling

Design

Together at TrailCoach, we have a combined experience of over 20 years in the industry so we are familiar with all of the ingredients that make trails amazing. We design rider centred trails – trails that are creative, original and will challenge every level of rider. Our design services include:

  • Risk management centred design
  • Design that minimises environmental impact
  • Organisation and standards compliance
  • Deliver bills of quantity and detailed specifications
  • produce CAD drawings, as-built drawings and GIS mapping

Construction

From a small hand tool built skills area, to a vast machine built downhill bike park – We have all of the knowledge equipment to carry out even the largest construction projects. Our construction projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Skills Areas
  • Pumptracks
  • Cross Country loops
  • Jump Lines
  • Natural Trails
  • Machine built enduro and downhill trails
  • Full trail centre projects

Trail Maintainance

Building trails is one thing, but keeping on top of maintenance is key to trails providing the most fun factor. Moreover, our trail maintenance services include:

  • Monthly, Fortnightly and weekly maintenance cycles.
  • Maintaining Drainage, cutting back foliage.
  • Ensuring standards are kept on trail features.
  • Carry out all necessary trail repairs.

Trail Building Courses

We Provide both child and adult trail building courses. Spreading our knowledge and reinforce awareness of good trail building techniques. For example, our courses cover topics such as:

  • Locating Suitable building locations.
  • Soil types and how it affects trail building.
  • What tools can be used and where are the best applied.
  • Designing a trail.
  • Building features such as berms and jumps.
  • Linking features to encourage flow.

Pumptracks

Pumptracks are an increasingly popular cycling facility, with new tracks popping up over the country. They have countless benefits for riders of all backgrounds and skill levels – the positive community benefits have been seen over recent years with pumptracks providing incredible statistics within communities.

We deliver a comprehensive service, from consultation and design, right through to the construction of the pumptrack.

Skills Parks

Skills parks are essential for any mountain biker looking to develop their skills – a small location packed with useful, fun and progressive features.

Our design philosophy makes the most of the area available, cramming as much action into your skills area.

Natural Trails

A personal favourite of ours – Trails predominantly built with hand tools using the natural landscape to define the trail. Although there is less labour involved, more planning and expertise is needed to get the most out of the chosen area and maximise the fun factor.

Downhill Tracks

From closed access private practice trails to tracks aimed at national and even international competitions, we have the skills and equipment available for even the most gnarly plans. These ventures have a massive effect on local economies, with a good example being the town of Fort William.

Trail Centre Projects

Looking to start Scotland’s next biggest trail centre? We deliver a comprehensive service from the first feasibility study right through to regular maintenance on the centre once it is completed.

Public Sector

Our team are qualified to work with a wide range of government organisations. For Example, schools and council-run areas such as country parks.

We work closely with individual councils to ensure health and safety standards are exceeded while following the latest guidance from DMBINS.

Private Sector

We have the equipment and experience to cater to all private sector clients  – the possibilities are endless and even the smallest sites can be transformed into an exciting mountain bike venue.

We regularly keep up to date with the latest guidance from DMBINS in trail building practice, and health and safety guidance.

Forestry Commission

We liaise closely with the Forestry Commission in Scotland to sure we are working to the highest safety standard and adopting the best possible work practices.

We regularly keep up to date with the latest guidance from DMBINS in trail building practice, and health and safety guidelines as they work closely with the Forestry Commission.