(PRE PREP ONLY)

Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm

10 x Sessions starting Tuesday 14th Jan 2025 and last party session on 25th March 2025

This is where we introduce and develop key skills, core techniques and good habits that ensure safe riding. It caters for those new to riding through to those who have potentially have some basic knowledge prior but are still building riding confidence. The coaches know that the riders may require prompts and support to master level pedals, a neutral body position, standing whilst riding and keeping the head up to ensure bike control.

The children are guided to start and stop off-road journeys with support, pedalling over a specified distance with no support. They learn to stop the bike when commanded, with control, using brakes. They will be introduced to how to corner on flat terrain without putting a foot down and to recognise basic obstacles, such as slightly undulating terrain, branches on the ground, and shown how to negotiate around them or over them.

The session will include riding for short distances up to a mile, and takes place entirely on the Duke of Kents private trails and skills track.

What to bring: A Mountain Bike (riders are welcome to leave their bikes in our locked container and parents will have an access code), a mountain bike helmet (no BMX helmets) and gloves – in full working order, appropriate clothing (long trousers) and footwear including waterproof jacket (please be aware that clothing and shoes can get muddy by the end of the session so a change of clothes may be handy). Snacks and a drink.

We will conduct a safety check on all bikes and advise on correct set up before every course.

We have a fleet or Specialized hire bikes and helmets if required.

Regardless of age, ability or skill level the Trail Academy is here to help. It is our aim to make all our classes as fun and progressive as possible.

We want everyone to learn at their own pace and have fun while doing it!