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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)

Knee pads, elbow pads and gloves are mandatory for this session.

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. knee pads, elbow pads and gloves are mandatory for this session.

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.

This group is designed for riders who want to build strong, confident off-road riding technique before progressing onto Greno's more advanced features.

You do not need to be able to clear gap jumps, ride large drops or manual to join the Fundamentals group.

It is ideal for riders who are comfortable riding off-road but would benefit from coaching to improve their body position, braking, cornering, bike control and confidence on rougher or steeper terrain.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

Riders joining Greno Fundamentals should be able to:

1. Confidently ride a mountain bike on off-road trails.
2. Stand up on the pedals and maintain a balanced riding position.
3. Control their speed and use both brakes safely.
4. Ride gentle descents and uneven terrain with confidence.
5. Be comfortable riding as part of a group for a full day.

This isn't a learn-to-ride session, so riders should already have good basic bike control. We'll be riding red graded trails, with rollers, berms and jumps.

Our coaches will use suitable sections of Greno Woods to gradually introduce riders to more challenging terrain while building the fundamental techniques they'll need as they progress.

WHAT WILL WE WORK ON?

Throughout the day we'll break riding down into key skills including:

• Strong and balanced body position.
• Effective braking and speed control.
• Moving your body on the bike.
• Cornering on flat turns and berms.
• Riding rough and uneven terrain.
• Climbing and descending confidently.
• Lifting and unweighting the wheels.
• Introducing rollers, small trail features and suitable drops or jumps where appropriate.
• Choosing lines and looking ahead on the trail.

The aim is to give riders solid techniques they can take onto any MTB trail, while giving them the confidence to start exploring more technical riding.