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Looking for an exciting and skill-building activity for your child this May half term? Our MTB coaching sessions are back, offering action-packed days designed to help young riders build confidence, develop their skills and have loads of fun on the trails.

We’ll be running sessions across two fantastic venues — Sherwood Pines and Greno Woods — giving riders the opportunity to experience a variety of terrain and progress their riding in a fun, supportive environment.

Thursday 28th May 2026

• Trailblazer Group ⏰ 10:00 – 11:30 | £25

• Blue Group ⏰ AM: 10:00 – 12:30 ⏰ PM: 13:30 – 16:00 (All day 10:00 -16:00) | £32.50 half day / £65 full day

• Red Group ⏰ 10:00 – 16:00 | £65 

📍 Location: Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Friday 29th May 2026

• MTB Coaching Session ⏰ 10:30 – 16:30 | £70

📍 Location: Greno Woods

Our MTB sessions are all about combining fun with progression. Riders will develop key off-road skills in a supportive environment, led by experienced coaches.

🎯 Skill Development From cornering and braking to body positioning and trail awareness, sessions are designed to build strong fundamentals and progress riders at their own pace.

🌲 Real Trail Experience We don’t just stay in one place — riders will get out onto the trails, applying their skills on real terrain across forests, tracks and features.

🤝 Confidence & Teamwork Riders work together, take on challenges and build confidence while making new friends along the way.

👨‍🏫 Expert Coaching Our sessions are led by experienced MTB coaches who focus on fun, encouragement and helping every rider improve.

Sherwood Pines is the perfect venue for developing riders, offering a wide range of trails and features suitable for all abilities. With flowing singletrack, open spaces and manageable trail features, it provides an ideal environment for progression.

Sessions here are designed to cater for a broad ability range — from riders building confidence for the first time to those refining more advanced techniques. The varied terrain allows coaches to adapt sessions to each group, making it an excellent place to learn, improve and gain confidence on the bike.

Greno Woods offers a more technical and demanding riding environment, best suited to riders who are already confident on the trails and looking to push their skills further.

With steeper terrain, faster trails and larger features, this venue is ideal for developing advanced techniques and tackling more challenging riding. Due to the nature of the trails, riders are expected to come prepared with additional protective equipment.

Required for Greno Woods:
 • Knee pads
• Elbow pads

This session is perfect for riders ready to step up and take on more technical trails in a controlled, coached environment.

Trailblazers Perfect for younger riders or those newer to off-road cycling. These sessions focus on building confidence and developing the fundamentals in a fun, engaging way.

Blue Group Ideal for riders looking to develop their off-road skills further. Sessions include a mix of skills practice and trail riding, helping riders gain confidence across varied terrain.

Red Group Designed for more experienced riders, this full-day session focuses on technical skills, trail riding and progression across more challenging terrain. Riders should be confident riding off-road for extended periods.

Greno Woods Session Best suited to confident and experienced riders. With more technical trails and larger features, this session is aimed at those looking to progress beyond trail centre riding and take on more advanced terrain.

To make the most of the session, please come prepared with:

1. A working bike & helmet – Suitable for off-road riding and in good condition
2. Weather-appropriate clothing – We ride in all conditions
3. Snacks & plenty of water, packed lunch for all day.
4. Gloves – For grip and protection
5. Spare inner tube.

For Greno Woods riders, we strongly recommend: • Knee pads • Elbow pads • Additional protective equipment

Mountain biking isn’t just fun — it’s packed with benefits:

• Builds fitness and endurance • Improves balance, coordination and control • Boosts confidence and independence • Encourages resilience and problem-solving • Gets kids outdoors and active

Spaces are limited and sessions fill quickly, so we recommend booking early to secure your place this May half term. Use the links below (for all day at blue Sherwood sessions, please book both AM & PM)

Whether your child is just starting out or looking to take their riding to the next level, our MTB coaching sessions are the perfect way to get outside, build skills and have an unforgettable day on the bike.

Sherwood Pines | Thursday 28th May 2026

Trailblazer | 10:00 - 11:30 | 28/05/25 (for youngsters who can already pedal only) £25

Blue AM | 10:00 -12:30 | 28/05/26 £32.50
Blue PM | 13:30 - 16:00 | 28/05/26

Red All day | 10:00 - 16:00 | 28/05/26 £65

Greno Woods | Friday 29th May 2026

10:30 - 16:30 | 28/05/26 £70