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Adult Trail Skills MTB Coaching

Our adult Trail Skills mountain bike coaching sessions at Sherwood Pines are designed beginner - intermediate riders, over the age of 18. You'll spend the session focusing on the core principles of MTB trail riding. Mainly using the blue and red graded trails at Sherwood Pines, we'll look to develop the way riders position & distribute their weight on the bike & how by using this to their advantage it can improve their control over common trail features like berms, small drops and rock rolls.

Details

• Price - £20
• Duration - 1.5 hours
• Required experience - Beginner - intermediate
• Capacity - 8
• Age range - 18+

Content

Throughout the course, you'll learn...

• How to position yourself on the bike to maximise control out on the trail.
• Slow bike control & low speed balance.
• How to deal with loose or rough surfaces.
• To deal with small drops & rock rolls with confidence.
• Line choice through flat turns and small berms.

What sort of bike do I need? You'll need a good quality MTB, suitable for riding over the rough terrain found at Sherwood Pines Red route trail & bike park area.

What other equipment is needed?

• Working bike & helmet – this doesn’t have to be a high-end model but must be of good quality suitable for advanced off-road terrain and in good working order. Helmets must of appropriate size/fit for the rider & must be in good condition (no cracks) If you’re not sure if your bike is sufficient then feel free to contact us on [email protected] & our coaches can advise you further.
• Spare innertube (that fits your bike)
• Warm clothing and waterproofs. You can’t have enough of these even if the weather looks great, we’ll be outside all day and once cold or wet it’s hard to warmup again.
• Plenty of snacks and drinks.
• Gloves – cold hands are horrible. Crashing without gloves is also unpleasant.
• Sun cream (it’s always sunny in Sherwood)

Our complete team of fully qualified experienced, insured, First Aid trained & Enhanced DBS checked instructors will be on hand for your child's every need throughout the afternoon to ensure your child is happy, safe & having the time of their lives.

All Sessions require a minimum number of riders to go ahead, in the case of not reaching the minimum number, the class will be cancelled & riders will have the choice of a full refund or transfer of booking.

Adult Trail Skills MTB Coaching - Ladies Only

Our adult Trail Skills mountain bike coaching sessions at Sherwood Pines are designed beginner - intermediate riders, over the age of 18. You'll spend the session focusing on the core principles of MTB trail riding. Mainly using the blue and red graded trails at Sherwood Pines, we'll look to develop the way riders position & distribute their weight on the bike & how by using this to their advantage it can improve their control over common trail features like berms, small drops and rock rolls.

Details

• Price - £20
• Duration - 1.5 hours
• Required experience - Beginner - intermediate
• Capacity - 8
• Age range - 18+
• Ladies only*

Content

Throughout the course, you'll learn...

• How to position yourself on the bike to maximise control out on the trail.
• Slow bike control & low speed balance.
• How to deal with loose or rough surfaces.
• To deal with small drops & rock rolls with confidence.
• Line choice through flat turns and small berms.

What sort of bike do I need? You'll need a good quality MTB, suitable for riding over the rough terrain found at Sherwood Pines Red route trail & bike park area.

What other equipment is needed?

• Working bike & helmet – this doesn’t have to be a high-end model but must be of good quality suitable for advanced off-road terrain and in good working order. Helmets must of appropriate size/fit for the rider & must be in good condition (no cracks) If you’re not sure if your bike is sufficient then feel free to contact us on [email protected] & our coaches can advise you further.

Blue Half Day session

All classes require a minimum number of riders to go ahead, in the case of not reaching the minimum number, the class will be cancelled & riders will have the choice of a full refund or transfer of booking.

Full day option available - For full day camp, book both the am & pm sessions in the same day. Bring a packed lunch & our coaches will look after your youngsters over lunchtime, before heading back on on the trails in the afternoon.

Location - The Fantastic Sherwood Pines - Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL

Timings – select dates in August.

Suggested age - 6-14 (We’re cautious about using age as a guide for these sessions, as we’ve found ability is more important).

This session is comparable to our Pedal classes, we’ve found the longer Red session is tough for younger, less confident cyclists or riders with a lower level of fitness. The Blue class solves these problems, it’s the perfect environment to develop new off-road cycling skills and have a fun, enjoyable day.

Required ability - Riders must be able to ride unaided on off road terrain, confidently starting & stopping. To get the most out of the day it’s useful to be able to stand up on the pedals and cruise on uneven terrain.

What do we get up-to? Our Blue morning session is all about having fun on bikes. We’ll start off on a wide grassy area using our ramps and pieces of equipment to assess and build fundamental techniques. Riders will then progress out onto the trails. Starting with the pump track riders will begin to apply their skills to real world settings, we’ll move out onto the new sections of the Sherwood pines blue trail, where riders will experience steeper downhills, and sweeping berm turns. Along the way we’ll including plenty of skills games and mini challenges to keep riders entertained.

What sort of bike do I need? For our Blue group, you'll need a good quality MTB, suitable for riding over the rough terrain found at Sherwood Pines Red route trail & bike park area.

What other equipment is needed?

• Working bike & helmet – this doesn’t have to be a high-end model but must be of good quality suitable for advanced off-road terrain and in good working order. Helmets must of appropriate size/fit for the rider & must be in good condition (no cracks) If you’re not sure if your bike is sufficient then feel free to contact us on [email protected] & our coaches can advise you further.
• Spare innertube (that fits your bike)
• Warm clothing and waterproofs. You can’t have enough of these even if the weather looks great, we’ll be outside all day and once cold or wet it’s hard to warmup again.
• Plenty of snacks and drinks. Cycling is hard work, so lots of high energy snacks (bananas, flapjacks and jelly babies are popular) are important. Plenty of water/drinks.
• Gloves – cold hands are horrible. Crashing without gloves is also unpleasant.
• Sun cream (it’s always sunny in Sherwood)

Price - £32.50 (half day).

Our complete team of fully qualified experienced, insured, First Aid trained & Enhanced DBS checked instructors will be on hand for your child's every need throughout the afternoon to ensure your child is happy, safe & having the time of their lives.

Red Masterclass

All classes require a minimum number of riders to go ahead, in the case of not reaching the minimum number, the class will be cancelled & riders will have the choice of a full refund or transfer of booking.

Location - The Fantastic Sherwood Pines - Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JL

Timings - This session runs from 10:00-16:00pm.

Suggested age – 8-16 (We’re cautious about using age as a guide for these sessions, as we’ve found ability is more important)

Required ability – riders must be able to ride a lap of Sherwood pines red route, with sufficient fitness to tackle short steep climbs. Riders need to have a reasonable level of confidence on uneven terrain and be able to stand up on their bikes and cruise over uneven terrain.

What do we get up-to?

Our red group is aimed at having fun on bikes & developing our technical skills. We’ll use our ramps and equipment to asses riders skills & develop them further. Before heading out onto the trails (red) and working on some of the technical sections. We’ll finally move onto the dirt jumps and bike park trails to develop some advanced techniques and have more fun. Led by our expert coaches, we'll use a mixture of the natural terrain, woodland & our ramps & kit to work on some key skills and develop off-road techniques. Think bunny-hops, manuals, wheelies, weight distribution, cornering, gear selection, starts, etc. Our ramps and see-saws are brilliant for testing out & the riders balance and weight distribution in a fun engaging way. We may also create some competitive scenarios and see how our skills stand up under the pressure of race conditions.

What sort of bike do I need?

For our Red trail group, you'll need a good quality MTB, suitable for riding over the rough terrain found at Sherwood Pines Red route trail & bike park area.

What equipment is needed?

• Working bike & helmet – this doesn’t have to be a high-end model but must be of good quality suitable for advanced off-road terrain and in good working order. Helmets must of approprite size/fit for the rider & must be in good condition (no cracks) If you’re not sure if your bike is sufficient then feel free to contact us on [email protected] & our coaches can advise you further.
•  Packed lunch (with lots of high energy food)
• Spare innertube (that fits your bike)
• Warm clothing and waterproofs. You can’t have enough of these even if the weather looks great, we’ll be outside all day and once cold or wet it’s hard to warmup again.
• Plenty of snacks and drinks. Cycling is hard work, so lots of high energy snacks (bananas, flapjacks and jelly babies are popular) are important. Plenty of water/drinks.
• Gloves – cold hands are horrible. Crashing without gloves is also unpleasant.
• Sun cream (it’s always sunny in Sherwood)

Our complete team of fully qualified experienced, insured, First Aid trained & Enhanced DBS checked instructors will be on hand for your child's every need throughout the afternoon to ensure your child is happy, safe & having the time of their lives.

The price is £65 for the whole day.

Fun, skills focused sessions for young riders looking to build fundamental off road skills. It's the ideal session to grow your confidence before attending one of our holiday camp sessions.

Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy Pedal Camps

Prerequisite - Children must be able to ride bikes without the need for stabilisers to attend the Pedal group. Children must be 5 years or above and able to cope spending the whole session away from their parents.

Our cycling skills holiday camp is all about developing new cycling skills & having fun on bikes. Using our mini ramps and pieces of skills equipment our expert coaches will teach youngsters a wide range of cycling fundamentals. Think descending, slow bike control, how to ride ramps & jumps, braking control - All while having as much fun as possible. Spending this time with us means that children get to develop new skills under the guidance of our expert coaches, make new friends, try new activities and most of all have FUN!

Groups maybe split on the day based on both age and ability of those attending.

Activities will include:

• Developing bike skills & focused on developing race skills (with ramps and bespoke equipment) 
• Team building games
• Cycling Games
• Incorporating fun and educational off bike activities including - Cycling safety for Children 

Our complete team of fully qualified experienced, insured, First Aid trained & Enhanced DBS checked instructors will be on hand for your child's every need throughout the session to ensure your child is happy, safe & having the time of their lives.

Children will need to bring with them the following:

• Plenty of drinks and snacks - it's going to be an action-packed session and we can't emphasise strongly enough how important it will be to have plenty of hi-energy snacks to keep riders well fuelled!
• Plenty of warm clothing (this is really important as we’ll be outside whatever the weather.
• Bike & Helmet
• Gloves
• Waterproofs (again very important in case of bad weather)

Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy Learn Camps

Prerequisite - Children must be 5 years or above and able to cope spending the whole session away from their parents.

Our cycling skills holiday learn camp is all about developing the skills and confidence needed to ride unaided. Using our mini ramps and pieces of skills equipment our expert coaches will teach youngsters a wide range of cycling fundamentals. Spending this time with us means that children get to develop new skills under the guidance of our expert coaches, make new friends, try new activities and most of all have FUN!

Groups maybe split on the day based on both age and ability of those attending.

Activities will include:

• Developing bike skills & focused on developing race skills (with ramps and bespoke equipment) 
• Team building games
• Cycling Games
• Incorporating fun and educational off bike activities including - Cycling safety for Children 

Our complete team of fully qualified experienced, insured, First Aid trained & Enhanced DBS checked instructors will be on hand for your child's every need throughout the session to ensure your child is happy, safe & having the time of their lives.

Children will need to bring with them the following:

• Plenty of drinks and snacks - it's going to be an action-packed session and we can't emphasise strongly enough how important it will be to have plenty of hi-energy snacks to keep riders well fuelled!
• Plenty of warm clothing (this is really important as we’ll be outside whatever the weather.
• Bike & Helmet
• Gloves
• Waterproofs (again very important in case of bad weather)

Bikes MUST be booked in advance and a small non-profit maintenance fee of £4 per session will be charged. Children must bring their OWN helmets however these can be purchased from us if required. More information about our bike hire policy can be found at: https://www.clancybriggs.co.uk/blog/bike-hire

Now your little one can pedal, it's time to add the layers of skills that will make them happy, safe cyclists, able to get the most from their bike and the places that they ride it. Pedal classes will see your child learning to do more on a bike than they (and you!) ever dreamed possible. Each week, every class will have a champion of the week with one child in the group recognised for a personal achievement like mastering a new skill, whether at the first attempt or after a longer struggle. 

Our race classes are for riders with a competitive edge. We focus on the skills that underpin racing success. Cornering, bunch riding, sprinting & tactical awareness are examples of the fundamentals included on a weekly basis.

The sessions include regular competition in the form of mini races or challenges, however the real focus is on skills development & personal improvement, not necessarily winning.

We nurture a strong team ethos where riders are encouraged to support each other’s development and create lasting friendships.

Ultimately in our race classes we aspire to create an enjoyable environment for competitive youngsters to experience and develop racing skills. It’s a doorway into the sport and the perfect place to hone your race craft.

This session is led by former professional racers, either (or both) Graham Briggs and Ali Slater – so riders will be able to benefit from their extensive first-hand experience and knowledge of the sport.

Read our Race class blog here

Class Times Currently Available:

Saturday 11:15 - 12:15

Wednesday 18:30-20:00

For children of any age who can pedal independently (without stabilisers), it's time to add the layers of skills that will make them happy, safe cyclists, able to get the most from their bike and the places that they ride it. Pedal classes will see your child learning to do more on a bike than they (and you!) ever dreamed possible.

Each week, every class will have a champion of the week with one child in the group recognised for a personal achievement like mastering a new skill, whether at the first attempt or after a longer struggle. 

Class Times Currently Available:

Monday 16.45-17.30 - Waiting list open.

Wednesday 16.45-17.30 - Pedal class open to all.

Saturday 09.00-09.45 - This session is aimed at those early pedallers. We focus on the fundamental elements of bike riding and building confidence.

Saturday 09.45-10.30 - This session builds on the basic elements of riding. We start to add skills for the more adept rider in a fun team environment. We link our equipment to form more complex arrangements and regularly include ascents and descents of our famous cobbled climb. 

Saturday 10:30 - 11:15 - Advanced Session, for more confident youngster on MTB's. This class includes more advanced skills. We link our equipment to form more complex arrangements, use our mini ramps & work on skills like jumping or descending.

Starting in March 2025

For many children, the first steps toward riding a bike comes hot on the heels of their own first steps. So from 18 months, we'll be there to guide and support your little one as they get mobile on 2 wheels before eventually progressing to riding with pedals. At that point, they'll receive their Clancy Briggs Medal for Pedals a memento of this key milestone that they'll treasure for the rest of their lives. At the end of each class, we'll also recognise the achievement of one member of the class who has caught the eye of the coaches by giving one child the Champion of the Week. The Champion of the Week is awarded to a different rider each week and can be awarded for regular attendance and ongoing progress as well as the speedy acquisition of new skills.

Class Times Available from March 1st 2025:

Saturday 10:00 - 10:40

Our Accelerate classes are 1:1 sessions for any ability. Bookings can be made by emailing [email protected]

*No Members Fee Required For a Taster*

Our race classes are for riders with a competitive edge. We focus on the skills that underpin racing success. Cornering, bunch riding, sprinting & tactical awareness are examples of the fundamentals included on a weekly basis.

The sessions include regular competition in the form of mini races or challenges, however the real focus is on skills development & personal improvement, not necessarily winning.

We nurture a strong team ethos where riders are encouraged to support each other’s development and create lasting friendships.

Ultimately in our race classes we aspire to create an enjoyable environment for competitive youngsters to experience and develop racing skills. It’s a doorway into the sport and the perfect place to hone your race craft.

This session is led by former professional racers so riders will be able to benefit from their extensive first-hand experience and knowledge of the sport.

Class Times Currently Available:

Saturdays 11:15-12:15

For children of any age who can pedal independently (without stabilisers), it's time to add the layers of skills that will make them happy, safe cyclists, able to get the most from their bike and the places that they ride it. Pedal classes will see your child learning to do more on a bike than they (and you!) ever dreamed possible.

Each week, every class will have a champion of the week with one child in the group recognised for a personal achievement like mastering a new skill, whether at the first attempt or after a longer struggle. 

Saturday 09.00 - 09.45 - This session is aimed at those early pedallers. We focus on the fundamental elements of bike riding and building confidence.

Saturday 09.45 - 10.30 - This session is best for more confident riders. While still covering the fundamentals, this class progresses these through to more advanced skills, we link our equipment to form more complex arrangements and regularly include ascents and descents of our famous cobbled climb. 

Saturday 11.00 - 11.45 - Advanced Session, this session has more focus on racing and competition, for those wanting to be pushed harder but are not yet ready for our Race or TDC sessions. This class includes more advanced skills. We link our equipment to form more complex arrangements and regularly include ascents and descents of our famous cobbled climb. 

These events are led by our expert Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy coaches.  

Please note: This booking is for a single date of the race development session. This is best suited for people who are looking for a more flexible approach to attend the sessions. We have created another booking for the monthly subscription of the race development session. This is best suited for people who can attend sessions more than twice per month as it will be a better value for money. You can find this on the events page.

What is it and who is it for?

These sessions are for riders competing as a Junior, Youth A or B (aged 12 upwards), the sessions consist of progressive training exercises which will challenge riders physically and technically working on race fitness, skills and tactics.

The session will run in all weather conditions other than snow so please bring suitable clothing.

If you are unsure whether these are for you please contact us to discuss.

What do you need ?

Clean bike in good working condition, Helmet, clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

Riders should treat the session like a two hour road ride and be suitably equipped, 2 bottles, food, race cape, spare tube and a pump is the minimum.

What time and for how long ? 

Please arrive early enough to sign on and to begin riding at 6:30pm concluding at 8.30pm, late comers will be accepted until 7pm with prior arrangement.

The sessions will cater for different ability groups so are very inclusive but please contact me if you have questions on rider suitability.

These events are led by our expert Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy coaches.  

Please note: This booking is for the monthly subscription of the race development session. This is best suited for people who can come to the sessions more than twice per month as it will be a better value for money. However, if you are looking for a more flexible approach to attend the sessions, we have created another booking to be able to book on individual nights. You can find this on the events page.

What is it and who is it for?

These sessions are for riders competing as a Junior, Youth A or B (aged 12 upwards), the sessions consist of progressive training exercises which will challenge riders physically and technically working on race fitness, skills and tactics.

The session will run in all weather conditions other than snow so please bring suitable clothing.

If you are unsure whether these are for you please contact us to discuss.

What do you need ?

Clean bike in good working condition, Helmet, clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

Riders should treat the session like a two hour road ride and be suitably equipped, 2 bottles, food, race cape, spare tube and a pump is the minimum.

What time and for how long ? 

Please arrive early enough to sign on and to begin riding at 6:30pm concluding at 8.30pm, late comers will be accepted until 7pm with prior arrangement.

The sessions will cater for different ability groups so are very inclusive but please contact me if you have questions on rider suitability.

Greno Masterclass

Location – Greno Woods, S35 7DS.

Timings - This session runs from 10:00 – 16:00

Suggested age – 10-16 (We’re cautious about using age as a guide for these sessions, as we’ve found ability is more important)

Required ability – Riders must be confident on red graded trails as a minimum. (if you’re not sure, our Red Masterclass at Sherwood pines would be a better place to start).

What do we get up-to? 

The day takes place 10:00 – 16:00, riders will break down the trails at Grenoside and work through the necessary techniques in more detail. From the techniques we cover to the features we’ll be exploring this is a step up from our Red Group sessions at Sherwood.

We’ll cover skills like…

·        Body position – how to stay strong and balanced.

·        The difference in technique between flat turns and berms.

·        How to lift your wheels & distribute your weight.

·        How to jump with control.

·        How to move on the bike.

What sort of bike do I need? You'll need a good quality MTB, suitable for riding over the rough terrain found at Grenoside. Most importantly, it must be well maintained.

What equipment is needed?

1.      Working bike & helmet – this doesn’t have to be a high-end model but must be of good quality suitable for advanced off-road terrain and in good working order. Helmets must of appropriate size/fit for the rider & must be in good condition (no cracks) If you’re not sure if your bike is sufficient then feel free to contact us on [email protected] & our coaches can advise you further.

2.     Packed lunch (with lots of high energy food)

3.     Spare innertube (that fits your bike)

4.     Warm clothing and waterproofs. You can’t have enough of these even if the weather looks great, we’ll be outside all day and once cold or wet it’s hard to warmup again.

5.     Plenty of snacks and drinks. lots of high energy snacks (bananas, flapjacks and jelly babies are popular) are important.

6.     Plenty of water/drinks – you’ll need enough for the whole day.

7.      Gloves – cold hands are horrible. Crashing without gloves is also unpleasant.

8.      Sun cream

9. We recommend all riders attending this course wear suitable clothing, knee pads, elbow pads & gloves as a minimum.

Our complete team of fully qualified experienced, insured, First Aid trained & Enhanced DBS checked instructors will be on hand for your child's every need throughout the afternoon to ensure your child is happy, safe & having the time of their lives.