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Summer Holiday Mountain Bike Coaching Returns for 2026

Looking for an exciting way to keep your child active, challenged and outdoors during the school holidays? Our Summer Holiday MTB Coaching Sessions are back for 2026, with sessions running throughout the summer at both Sherwood Pines and Greno Woods.

Designed for riders of all abilities, our holiday programme provides a clear pathway from a youngster's very first off-road experience through to advanced technical riding on some of the country's best trails. Whether your child is taking their first steps into mountain biking or already confidently riding red trails, we have a session designed specifically for them.

Our experienced coaches focus on building confidence, developing skills and ensuring every rider has fun whilst learning in a safe and supportive environment.

Mountain biking offers so much more than just riding a bike. It helps children develop balance, coordination, fitness and resilience whilst encouraging independence and confidence. Spending time outdoors has also been shown to improve wellbeing, reduce stress and provide a healthy break from screens and technology.

Our sessions combine physical activity, adventure, problem-solving and social interaction, helping young riders make new friends whilst developing skills that transfer both on and off the bike.

One of the biggest strengths of our coaching programme is the clear development pathway available to every rider.

🟢Green Trailblazers

Our Trailblazer sessions provide the perfect introduction to mountain biking.

Designed for younger or less experienced riders who can already ride independently, these sessions focus on:

• Braking control
• Slow-speed balance
• Cornering fundamentals
• Standing position
• Basic trail awareness
• Confidence building

The emphasis is on fun, games and developing the fundamental skills needed for off-road riding.

Trailblazers are the perfect first step before progressing into our Blue sessions. Suggested age 3+.

🔵Blue - Trail Skills Development

Our Blue sessions are aimed at riders who are confident riding off-road and ready to develop their trail riding skills further.

During Blue sessions riders will:

• Improve body position and balance
• Learn cornering techniques
• Develop climbing and descending skills
• Ride pump tracks and skills areas
• Learn line choice and trail awareness
• Build confidence on flowing blue-grade trails

Blue riders begin to apply their skills in real trail environments whilst continuing to develop strong fundamental techniques.

When riders can confidently handle blue trails and demonstrate good bike control, they are ready for Red sessions. Suggested age 6+

🔴Red - Advanced Trail Riding

Red sessions are designed for confident mountain bikers who are already comfortable riding red-grade terrain.

Sessions focus on:

• Technical trail features
• Berms and rollers
• Small drops
• Advanced cornering
• Steeper descents
• Pumping and generating speed
• Bike park and dirt jump skills
• Trail management and decision making

Red riders spend more time on technical trail sections, refining their skills and learning techniques used by experienced trail riders.

For many riders, Red sessions are the stepping stone towards our advanced coaching days at Greno Woods. Suggested age 10+

⚫Black - Greno Woods Advanced Coaching

Our Greno Woods sessions represent the highest level of our holiday coaching pathway.

These full-day coaching experiences are aimed at riders who are already confident on red trails and looking to progress towards more advanced riding.

The day includes:

• Technical descending
• Advanced line choice
• Steeper terrain
• Drops and trail features
• Bike handling under pressure
• Trail speed management
• Advanced cornering techniques
• Gap jumps

Greno provides the perfect environment for riders looking to challenge themselves and develop advanced mountain bike skills under expert guidance. Suggested age 12+

Sherwood Pines Holiday MTB Coaching

📍 Sherwood Pines Forest

 🟢Green Trailblazers

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Price: £25 per session

Dates:

• Thursday 23rd July 2026
• Thursday 30th July 2026
• Thursday 6th August 2026
• Thursday 13th August 2026
• Thursday 20th August 2026
• Wednesday 26th August 2026

Perfect for younger riders and those beginning their mountain bike journey.

  🔵Blue - Trail Skills Development

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm | 10:00am  - 12:30pm | 13:30pm - 16:00pm

Price: £65 full day, £32.50 half day.

Dates:

• Thursday 23rd July 2026
• Thursday 30th July 2026
• Thursday 6th August 2026
• Thursday 13th August 2026
• Thursday 20th August 2026
• Wednesday 26th August 2026

Ideal for riders developing confidence and fundamental trail skills

  🔴Red - Advanced Trail Riding

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Price: £65 per session

Dates:

• Thursday 23rd July 2026
• Thursday 30th July 2026
• Thursday 6th August 2026
• Thursday 13th August 2026
• Thursday 20th August 2026
• Wednesday 26th August 2026

For confident riders looking to tackle more technical terrain and develop advanced trail skills.

Greno Woods Advanced MTB Coaching

📍 Greno Woods, Sheffield

 ⚫Black - Greno Woods Advanced Coaching

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Price: £70 per session

Dates:

• Friday 24th July 2026
• Wednesday 29th July 2026
• Wednesday 5th August 2026
• Wednesday 12th August 2026
• Wednesday 19th August 2026
• Tuesday 25th August 2026

A full-day advanced coaching experience designed for riders who are already comfortable riding red-grade trails and are looking to develop advanced mountain bike skills on more technical terrain.

Trailblazers (Green)

• Suitable for beginner and younger riders
• 10:00am – 11:30am
• £25 per session
• Sherwood Pines

Blue Group

• Suitable for progressing riders
• 10:00am – 4:00pm & half day sessions available.
• £65 per session
• Sherwood Pines

Red Group

• Suitable for confident trail riders
• 10:00am – 4:00pm
• £65 per session
• Sherwood Pines

Black / Greno Woods Advanced Coaching

• Suitable for experienced red trail riders
• 10:00am – 4:00pm
• £70 per session
• Greno Woods

To ensure riders have a safe and enjoyable day, please bring:

Essential Equipment

✅ Working mountain bike suitable for off-road riding

✅ Correctly fitting cycle helmet

✅ Spare inner tube suitable for your bike

✅ Water bottle or hydration pack

✅ Packed lunch (full-day sessions only)

✅ Plenty of snacks

Clothing

✅ Gloves

✅ Weather-appropriate clothing

✅ Waterproof jacket

✅ Extra layers

✅ Suitable footwear

✅ Sun cream

Before you arrive

Please ensure:

• Bikes are in good working order
• Brakes function correctly
• Tyres are inflated properly
• Helmets fit correctly and are free from damage

If you are unsure whether your bike is suitable for a session, please contact the team before booking.

Whether your child is just starting out on our Trailblazer sessions or progressing towards advanced riding at Greno Woods, our Summer Holiday MTB Coaching Programme offers a fun, supportive and structured environment to develop skills, build confidence and create lasting memories on two wheels.

Spaces are limited on all sessions and historically sell out quickly during the school holidays, so early booking is strongly recommended.

For blue all day, please book both sessions. 

Sherwood Pines

Thursday 23rd July 2026
Red all day 10:00 -16:00
Blue AM 10:00 -12:30
Blue PM 13:30 - 16:00
Trailblazer 10:00 -11:30

Thursday 30th July 2026
Red all day 10:00 -16:00
Blue AM 10:00 -12:30
Blue PM 13:30 - 16:00
Trailblazer 10:00 -11:30  

Thursday 6th August 2026
 Red all day 10:00 -16:00
Blue AM 10:00 -12:30
Blue PM 13:30 - 16:00
Trailblazer 10:00 -11:30    

Thursday 13th August 2026
 Red all day 10:00 -16:00
Blue AM 10:00 -12:30
Blue PM 13:30 - 16:00
Trailblazer 10:00 -11:30    

Thursday 20th August 2026
 Red all day 10:00 -16:00
Blue AM 10:00 -12:30
Blue PM 13:30 - 16:00
Trailblazer 10:00 -11:30    

Tuesday 25th August 2026
Red all day 10:00 -16:00
Blue AM 10:00 -12:30
Blue PM 13:30 - 16:00
Trailblazer 10:00 -11:30

Greno Woods 

Friday 24th July 2026 10:00 - 16:00

Wednesday 29th July 2026 10:00 -16:00

Wednesday 5th August 2026 10:00 -16:00

Wednesday 12th August 2026 10:00 -16:00

Wednesday 19th August 2026 10:00 -16:00

Wednesday 26th August 2026 10:00 - 16:00