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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.

Once the date is confirmed, we’ll update this page as soon as we have the details, so keep checking back if you’re keen to progress further.

• Date & Time: Wednesday 29/10/25 – 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.

• 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.