(Year 5-11)

Thursday 4:40pm - 6:00pm

10 x Sessions starting Thursday 16th January 2025 and last party session on 27th March 2025

These sessions are designed for individuals that have already secured secure basic skills on a bike and therefore are ready to develop further techniques such as cornering, steeper terrain, small drops and small jumps in addition to riding longer trails.

The coaches will look to teach the participants how to: stop with control using back, front and combined brakes; maintain a suitable riding positions to deal with low obstacles overhead, obstacles on the ground and undulating terrain; move the body on the bike to deal with sharp bumps and simple trail features such as inclines, corners and sequential changes in directions; remain stable and neutralise bumps and undulations on the trail.

The session will include riding for short distances, up to 5 miles depending on the group, and take place on the Duke of Kent private trails and pump track as well as in the woods immediately surrounding the school.

What to bring: A Mountain Bike (riders are welcome to leave their bikes in our locked container and parents will have a 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!