Weekly Mountain Bike Club for Kids
Our fun-filled kids’ mountain biking club is held every Saturday with two sessions to cater for all ages and abilities.
Beginner / Junior
Level: Can cycle comfortably but is new to off-road riding.
Experience: Academy Level 1/2
Time: 09:30 – 12:30 (3h)
Distance: 5-10km
Elevation: 50-200m
Requirements: Must be comfortable using gears/brakes, standing while pedalling and riding uphill.
Intermediate / Youth
Level: Experienced in off-road riding and looking to develop technical skills.
Experience: Academy Level 3/4
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 (3h)
Distance: 15-20km
Elevation: 200-400m
Requirements: Fully prepared for the session with appropriate bike and equipment, ready to take on input and feedback.
Ticket Release Schedule
Block-booking tickets called ‘Early Birds’ are available to encourage consistency for the kids, both socially and practically, and to reduce cost. If there is capacity remaining after the early bird period, individual tickets go on sale during the week before the block commences.
Key Points & Requirements
Please pay attention to these critically important points:
This is not a ‘learn to ride a bike’ course – kids are expected to ride up a small hill that will require the use of gears, descend standing up in the attack position and perform an emergency stop at the very least.
Ability NOT Age – being an ‘extreme’ sport, we have to categorise our participants by ability rather than age. Please get in touch if you’re unsure.
Kids should be self-sufficient for the session (3h) wearing a helmet and appropriate clothing for the weather. Gloves and additional protection are recommended but optional if wearing long-sleeve tops and trousers. Kids should carry water and snacks in a backpack, as well as basic bike repair tools and spares; a multi-tool, inner tube and/or puncture repair kit and a pump.
Bikes should be in sound mechanical condition, including lubed chains and correct tyre pressures – if you are unsure please consult a qualified bike mechanic prior to coming on the session. Inadequately prepared bikes will not be repaired on the day, and if deemed unfit for use, we cannot offer refunds. The less time we spend fiddling with bikes the more riding we can do – please prepare bikes BEFORE coming to the session.
Parents do not accompany the ride except in very special, pre-arranged circumstances – read more about how we deal with nervous kids that have anxiety.
Kids should be enthusiastic about participating – if they don’t want to ride their bike, they won’t keep up with the group and therefore can’t participate in the session.
Family Discount 🤑
Family-friendly discount codes are available – for two siblings use the code DOUBLETROUBLE for a 10% discount, or for three siblings use TRIPLETROUBLE to get a whopping 20% discount.
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