Beginners

Hi
I have a mate who is a total beginner and i'm sure this has been covered before so sorry if i'm repeating it.
He is mad to start mtb,fit etc.however I have shag all time to get him started.
so what is the best option for him to start riding
ie.with who and when
If there are any people out there in the same boat or any suggestions I would appreciate it.
One idea I have is to do a
short beginners spin before the sunday spin for an hour,
finishing up back in the car park to be ready to go out on the long one.
what does anyone think of this suggestion?

wait till next month and we'll run a beginners spin , an hour won't cut it, if hes anything like you Terry we'll be glad to have him on board.I've had a lot of interest about more beginners spins so there will be one in November..I'll probably do one the day after the AGM...

ok cheers
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