Schedule:

• Day: Advanced group: Mondays. Beginner group: Tuesdays
• Time: 5pm - 6pm
• Season: September - March
• Age Range: 8-14yrs. Parents must stay on site if their child is under 12.

Overview: This session is designed for young riders aged 8-14 who want to develop their mountain biking skills. We'll cover essential techniques such as climbing, descending, cornering, wheel lifts, and jumps. Since it's not possible to cover all techniques in one session, we recommend attending multiple sessions to experience the full range of skills.

Session Details:

• Content: Different sessions will focus on different skills, helping riders build a comprehensive set of mountain biking techniques.
• Bike Types: Suitable for mountain bikes only.
• Bike Hire: Mountain bike hire is available at £5 extra. Ensure you book this in advance by choosing the correct entry type.

Important Notes:

• Experience: No accreditation, taster, or previous experience necessary.
• Skill Level - which session is suitable? Riders must be able to confidently ride a bike. The session is open to young riders of any fitness level, focusing on technique rather than pre-existing fitness. Beginner sessions will focus on becomign confident and skilled at offroad riding, whilst the advanced group will focus more on the specific elements of mountain biking including jumps, drop-offs and wheel lifts. Your child may be asked to attend the other session if they come to the wrong one for their skill level.
• Clothing: Helmets are compulsary. Gloves and flat shoes (not clips) are recommended. Please wear plenty of layers and bring waterproofs – the session will still run in bad weather.
• Bike Cleaning: The last part of the session will involve each rider washing the bike they have used.

What to bring:

• Your mountain bike
• Helmet
• Water and a snack
• Cycling-specific clothing, gloves, plenty of layers, and waterproofs
• Lights

Additional Information:

• Session Duration: 1 hour
• Location: Sessions take place on the off-road trails at the back of the main track.
• Meeting Point: Meet in front of the pavilion for the session. Latecomers will need to find the group on the trails.

Join us to enhance your mountain biking skills, build confidence, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow young riders!