youth sessions
what you need to know!
Coached are qualified by the Mountain-Bike Instructors’ Award Scheme (MIAS)
The focus of these sessions is to build good technically correct MTB skills from an early age.
The skills covered relate to the essential techniques needed to Mountain Bike the right way from the start.
These sessions are designed to assist anyone who wishes to master the core skills of Mountain Biking and are suitable for newcomers and more experienced young riders wishing to improve their skills.
what is involved in the sessions?
Our sessions typically cover skills as listed below. But each session is tailored to meet the needs of the rider. These are discussed in advance and during the session.
- Bike Set Up
- Body Positioning
- Braking Techniques
- Trail Etiquette
- Corner Technique
- Changing Gears Efficiently
- Minor Trail-Side Repairs
- Basic Maintenance
Improve your
riding ability
The Instructor will discuss, demonstrate and then allow for practice. Each rider will receive personal feedback on how they can improve if needed. This will be a no-drop ride and a no-pressure environment.
Every rider is responsible for his/her own choices when deciding to ride trail features. The session can vary in distance depending on the goals of the ride.
pricing
- 1:1 Coaching – £60.00
- 2:1 Coaching – £80.00
- Group Session (max 6) – £100.00
- Are you 7 to 16 years old?
- Have you have just started riding and want to learn the basics?
- Would you like to learn and ride with people at the same level as you and make new friends?
- Do you want to play games and learn new skills at the same time?
- Are you keen to learn more about your bike and how to take care of it after each ride?
- Do you want to explore the forest and learn about your surroundings?
- Are you scared of crashing and would like to be more confident?
- Do you want to ride smoothly and be in control?
IF YOU HAVE SAID YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE THEN THESE SESSIONS ARE FOR YOU.
Locations we use range from:
- Queen Elizabeth Country Park
- Alice Holt
- Hindhead
- Bourne Woods
We can come to your spot too, please email us for more info.
Session Difficulty
30%
Our Youth MTB sessions are run by certified instructors accredited by the internationally recognized Mountain-Bike Instructors’ Award Scheme (MIAS)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Youth MTB Sessions are for beginners to intermediate riders, or advanced riders looking to sharpen up their technique. We cater for all levels of riders on the course aged between 7-16 years.
- Bike in Good Working Condition
- Helmet
- Flat Shoes & Flat Pedals / Cleats
- Riding Clothes & Weather Appropriate Gear
- Hydration/Water & Snacks
- Sunblock
- Cash or Card For Food / Drinks
- Face mask & Sanitizer
We would love to! We love to travel, see new places and meet new fellow mountain bikers. If you live outside of Hampshire or Surrey, then this would be subject to additional fuel costs. If you would like us to come visit you, please email us for more info.
I have never ridden my bike off-road before, will I be ok and will I learn anything?
You will be more than ok and you will learn a lot. We suggest that you do a Getting Started Session as soon as possible to get a good understanding of the fundamental skills so that you can learn the correct form and technique from the start. We’ve had great success with many people who have done our session that have not ridden their bikes since childhood.
How many people do you have on your skills clinics, will I get enough attention?
Yes, you will. If you book a non-private group session we only take up to 6 people per group with 2 instructors which allows for 3 people per instructor. Our sessions are run in a structured and controlled environment so that we are able to give everyone individual attention.
Yes, check out our Development Sessions for more advanced sessions.
Who will coach this skills clinic?
One of our passionate MIAS Certified Instructors will inspire you and bring out your inner rider.
need to know
- Session Length: 90 minutes
- Session Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Minimum Rider Experience: Beginner (7+)
- Trail Type: Green & Blue Trails
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