Ben Deakin MTB Instructor
www.bendeakin.net
Name – Ben Deakin
Age – 28
Home town – Bournemouth in Sunny Dorset
How long mountain biking – From 15 years of age
How long coaching – Since 2004
Current race stats -27 podiums of which 14 wins in Expert/Elite last year (2013)
Favorite riding spot – French Alps
Categories coached – All
When – 7 days a week. Email to arrange
Where – Based in the South West but will travel to most places in the UK
Cost – All depends on group and duration but generally £30 an hour for individuals. Groups are less
Extras – Video Feedback. Uplift included at some venues/ on some courses
Ben started out riding mountain bikes when he was 15. This soon led into racing which is still a big and successful part of his life. He has come from a Royal Marine Commando Background where he started coaching and has now been coaching MTB for 9 years. After having a successful season racing in 2013 he is looking forward to more of the same in 2014.
email bendeakin5@hotmail.com