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This Easter, the Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy team are bringing you another opportunity to progress your mountain bike skills at beautiful Sherwood Pines Forest Park and Greno Woods. We’re running a full progression pathway across our ability groups — whether riders are just getting started or already confident shredding on the trails, there’s a session for every level.

Thursday 2nd April | Thursday 9th April | Thursday 16th April

We’ve set aside full days for your development on the trails at Sherwood Pines across three dates this Easter. Choose the group that matches your ability and goals:

• Ages 3+ (new to MTB, able to pedal)
• Focus: Core bike skills including balance, braking, standing on the pedals and basic trail turns.
• A fun and supportive session for absolute beginners to build confidence and enjoyment off road.

Book Trailblazer 02/04/26 here
Book Trailblazer 09/04/26 here

• For developing trail riders who are comfortable on blue graded trails and are 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
• Riders can book either a half-day or combine both sessions for a full day (with packed lunch in between)
• Riders must be able to stand up on the pedals, cruise on uneven terrain and safely use their brakes to control their speed on gentle hills.

Book Blue AM 02/04/26 here 
Book Blue PM 02/04/26 here

Book Blue AM 09/04/26 here 
Book Blue PM 09/04/26 here

Book Blue AM 16/04/26 here 
Book Blue PM 16/04/26 here
(For full days, book both AM & PM)

• Ages approx. 10–16, more experienced riders
• Full-day coaching with an emphasis on building on the Blue group skills
• Focus: Speed management, line choice, jumping techniques, and riding with confidence on more demanding terrain
• Think red graded trails, berms, dirt jumps and rock rolls. 

During the session, all groups benefit from expert coaching on key trail skills — tailored feedback ensures real progression and greater confidence on the bike.

Book Red 02/04/26 here
Book Red 09/04/26 here
Book Red 16/04/26 here

For riders ready to step up from Sherwood, our Greno Woods session is a natural progression. This session is aimed at confident trail riders who are comfortable on red-graded terrain and want to challenge their technical skills even further.

• Date & Time: Wednesday 8/04/26 – 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, dynamic body movement, flat turns and trail flow
• Requirements: Comfortable on red graded trails with confidence in handling technical features, able to manual/wheelie for at least 1 m and confident over small gap jumps. Knee and elbow pads mandatory alongside a well-maintained MTB and helmet.

Book Greno Woods 08/04/26 here

• A clear progression pathway from Trailblazer to Blue to Red to Greno groups — coaching matched to your ability and ambition.
• Expert trail coaching focused on jump, line choice, confidence and flow.
• Optimised group sizes to ensure individual attention, development and fun.
• A perfect way to kick-start your spring riding and take your skills further.