“I don’t ride a bike to add days to my life. I ride a bike to add life to my days”
About me
Martin has been in the great outdoors from a young age through the help of the Scouting Association. He has been mountaineering, paddling, biking and caving all over the UK and Europe since then. In recent years Martin has completed some of the hardest and longest cave systems in Europe. Martin has spent over sixteen years as an outdoor education instructor working mainly in South Wales but has worked all over the UK in this role. He has qualifications in all activities and has experience of working with a wide variety of people.
Martin has a deep passion for what he does and loves introducing people to the outdoors.
Training
Cytech Training:
"Cytech is the internationally recognised training for bicycle technicians" Martin is Level Two qualified
Trail Cycle Leader:
The UK recognised mountain bike instructor qualification endorsed by British Cycling
Cave Instructor Certificate:
The highest UK cave instructor qualification as recognised by the British Caving Association.
Single Pitch Award:
The UK rock climbing instructor award administered by MLTUK
Mountain Leader Award:
The UK award for leading people in any UK mountains in summer conditions
Canoe Coach Level two:
Canoe coaching award for UK inland waters as endorsed by UKCC
Four Star Canoe Leader:
The award for leading groups on UK rivers up to grade two white water