We kick off the practical work negotiating this hill

We nervously await our turn to descend...

Severe wind is a trainer's occupational hazard

Where's the bleedin seat on this thing?!

Ah, I see how ya do it!

We gain in confidence as we master these strange but lovely bikes

On occasions we almost look comfortable on them...

The Master hisself demonstrates root negotiation

Hey, this isn't impossible after all!

He's an instructor, he's 15 and he put us all to shame

We dive clear as our teenage instructor rubs salt into our wounded pride

We get to try the sections on our bikes as well as the trials thingamies - great experience

So here's a big log...

Up... and...

Over!