Women's Cyclocross session for all: whether you're a complete beginner, or an experienced racer.

These sessions are a block that cover all the basic Cyclocross skills that you need to take part in a race. However, you can come to 1, 2 or all 5 sessions and our coaches will meet you where you are: we will run two separate groups in the session to allow new / experienced riders to get the training they need.

Each session will see you explore a range of Cyclocross and general bike-handling skills – from riding varied terrain and cornering to dismounting and carrying or running with your bike – in a fun, supportive environment. No previous off road experience required.

This series of sessions is held ahead of the Autumn and Winter Cyclocross season, and there will be light encouragement to get you and your new skills involved.

Session info:

• Cyclocross or gravel bikes are encouraged but MTB's are also great. If you don't have an off-road bike you can hire one from us for £5 – just add it to your session booking. 

• Age Group: This session is open to people over 14 years old.

• This is a mixed ability session for both complete novices as well as experienced riders - please pick your skill level in the booking form so we know how many to expect in each group!

  • Intermediate Group - For riders with Cyclocross experience who want to refine their skills and train at a higher intensity.

  • Intro to Cyclocross Group - For riders who are newer to cyclocross or who want a gentler session going back to basics on the skills.

• The session lasts 1.5 hours: bring water and a snack

• Helmets and gloves are essential: both can be borrowed from us if needed (at no extra cost)

• Check the weather! We run sessions throughout the year, so please dress appropriately, always bring extra layers and have waterproofs on hand. In the rare instance that we need to cancel due to extreme weather, we will endeavour to inform participants via email / social media at least 2hrs before the session - but sometimes this is not possible.

• Meeting Point: Meet at the offroad meeting point - at the picnic benches beyond the pavilion and blue seating.

• Sessions will take place on the off-road trails behind the track. If you're late, you may need to find the group there. PLEASE NOTE: The bike sheds are locked before the group goes to the trails so if you are late and you need to hire a bike it may not be possible for you to join the session. 

• PLEASE NOTE: In Autumn months, please bring good bike lights, as the evening will begin to draw in a little earlier for these sessions and they may finish in the twilight.

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the session starts to get a bike and get comfortable to ensure that the session can start promptly.