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This January, the Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy team bring you an exciting opportunity at Sherwood Pines Forest Park to kick-off your MTB skills for the new year. We’re running a full progression pathway across three ability groups so whether you’re just getting started or already trail-confident, we’ve got something for you.

We’ve set aside a full day for your development on the trails at Sherwood Pines. Choose the group that matches your ability and ambition:

• Ages 4–10 (new to MTB, able to pedal)
• Focus: Core riding skills such as braking, balance, standing on the pedals, and basic turns
• A fun, supportive session to build confidence and enjoyment on the trails

Book Trailblazer 02/01/26 here

• For developing trail riders who are comfortable on blue graded trails and ready to build speed, flow and better line choice.
• Focus: Berms, pump track style features, small jumps, technical elements on blue trails.

• Ages approx. 6–14, developing trail riders
• Focus: Berms, pump tracks, ramps, fun challenges, and trail confidence
• Riders can book either a half-day or combine both sessions for a full day (with packed lunch in between)

Book Blue Am 02/01/26 here
Book Blue PM 02/01/26 here
(for all day book both sessions)

• Ages approx. 10–16, more experienced riders
• Full-day coaching with an emphasis on progressing beyond the Blue group skills
• Focus: Speed management, line choice, jumping techniques, and riding with confidence on more demanding terrain

During the session, all groups will benefit from expert coaching on jump technique and drop technique — two key skills to help you ride with more control, more flow, and more fun.

With limited group sizes, each rider gets focused coaching and individual attention — meaning you’ll make real improvements, and we can tailor feedback to you. Because of this, spaces are limited and will go fast!

Book Red 02/01/26 here

  👉 For full details on Sherwood sessions, check out our Sherwood MTB Coaching blog.  

For riders ready to step up from Sherwood, our Greno Woods masterclass is a natural progression. It’s aimed at confident trail riders who are already comfortable on red-graded trails and want to push their technical skills further.

• Date & Time: Saturday 3/01/26 – 10:00–16:00
• Ability Level: Riders aged around 12–16 (ability-based, not strictly age-based)
• Focus: Advanced technical riding—jump progression, steep berms, flat turns, dynamic body movement, and trail flow
• Requirements: Must already be capable of riding red trails with confidence Be able to manual/wheelie for at least 1 metre Confident over small gap jumps (approx. 4 ft) Knee and elbow pads are mandatory (alongside a well-maintained MTB and helmet)
• Must already be capable of riding red trails with confidence
• Be able to manual/wheelie for at least 1 metre
• Confident over small gap jumps (approx. 4 ft)
• Knee and elbow pads are mandatory (alongside a well-maintained MTB and helmet)

👉 For full details, see our Greno Woods MTB Coaching blog.

BOOK HERE - Saturday 3rd January 2026

• A clear progression pathway from Trailblazer to Blue to Red to Greno groups, ensuring your coaching level matches your ability and ambition.
• Expert coaching in key skills: jump and drop technique, line choice, trail flow and confidence building.
• Small group sizes to maximise individual attention, rider development and fun.
• A fresh start to the year — ride better, feel more confident and make 2026 a year of progression.