Youth MTB Coaching 2026
Our 2026 Youth MTB Coaching Camps are back — and as always, spaces are extremely limited and regularly sell out well in advance. With small coach-to-rider ratios and high demand across all ability levels, we strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Our sessions are designed to help young riders progress safely, confidently, and — most importantly — have fun, whether they’re just starting their off-road journey or ready to tackle advanced trail features.
Sessions take place primarily at Sherwood Pines Forest Park, with additional advanced coaching days at Greno Woods.
🟥 Red Masterclass – Full Day Trail Coaching
- Location: Sherwood Pines Forest Park
- Time: 10:00 – 16:00
- Suggested Age: ~10–16 (ability-based)
- Required Ability: Riders must be able to comfortably complete a lap of the red route and manage varied off-road terrain for a full day.
Session Focus
This is a full-day immersive coaching experience, combining skill-based drills with real trail application.
Our red group is aimed at having fun on bikes & developing our technical skills. We’ll use our ramps and equipment to asses riders’ skills & develop them further. Before heading out onto the trails (red) and working on some of the technical sections. We’ll finally move onto the dirt jumps and bike park trails to develop some advanced techniques and have more fun. Riders will work on techniques such as cornering, braking, weight distribution, gear choice, bunny hops and manuals, before putting those skills into practice out on the red route.
What sort of bike do I need? For our Red trail group, you'll need a good quality MTB, suitable for riding over the rough terrain found at Sherwood Pines Red route trail & bike park area.
Equipment needed.
- A working MTB and helmet suitable for red-graded trails
- Spare innertube that fits the bike (essential)
- Packed lunch, snacks and drinks
- Warm and waterproof clothing
- Gloves
- Sun cream
What sort of bike do I need?
For our Red trail group, you'll need a good quality MTB, suitable for riding over the rough terrain found at Sherwood Pines Red route trail & bike park area.
💷 Price: £65 (full day)
🟦 Blue Group – Half Day or Full Day Coaching
- Location: Sherwood Pines Forest Park
- Timings: AM: 10:00 – 12:30 PM: 13:30 – 16:00 Full Day: 10:00 – 16:00
- Suggested Age: ~6–12 (ability-based)
- Required Ability: Riders must be able to pedal independently and ride off-road terrain, including climbs and descents.
Session Focus
Our Blue morning session is all about having fun on bikes. We’ll start off on a wide grassy area using our ramps and pieces of equipment to assess and build fundamental techniques. Riders will then progress out onto the trails. Starting with the pump track riders will begin to apply their skills to real world settings, we’ll move out onto the new sections of the Sherwood pines blue trail, where riders will experience steeper downhills, and sweeping berm turns. Along the way we’ll including plenty of skills games and mini challenges to keep riders entertained.
Equipment Needed
- A working bike and helmet
- Spare innertube that fits the bike
- Packed lunch (if staying all day)
- Snacks, drinks, warm/waterproof clothing, gloves, sun cream
What sort of bike do I need?
For our Blue group, you'll need a good quality MTB, suitable for riding over the rough terrain found at Sherwood Pines Red route trail & bike park area.
💷 Price: £32.50 (half day)
🟩 Trailblazer Sessions – Introduction to Off-Road Riding
Available on selected dates at Sherwood, our Trailblazer sessions are designed for young riders aged 3+ who can already pedal but are new to off-road cycling.
⚠️ Please note: These are not learn-to-ride sessions. Riders must already be able to pedal independently (no stabilisers).
- Location: Sherwood Pines Forest Park
- Time: 10:00 – 11:30
- Required Ability: Confident pedalling and steering
Session Focus
Trailblazer riders stay within our grass coaching arena, running alongside our older groups. Sessions include:
- Mini ramps
- Fundamental off-road skills
- Fun bike games
- Confidence-building activities
This is the perfect first step into mountain biking, providing a safe, playful introduction before progressing to trail-based Blue sessions.
🟢 Sunday Trailblazer Learn-to-Ride Option
On selected Sundays, we also offer additional Trailblazer sessions with a learn-to-ride slot at 11:15. These sessions are specifically for riders learning to pedal for the first time or transitioning from balance bikes. Please check booking details carefully to ensure you select the correct option for your child’s ability.
🔥 Cam Orr Jumps & Drops – Skills Progression Sessions
For riders ready to push their skills further, our Jumps & Drops workshops are led by Cam Orr, former XCO National Champion and Hope Tech rider.
- Location: Sherwood Pines Forest Park
- Formats: Youth & Adult sessions
- Required Ability: Confident riding on red-graded terrain
Session Focus
These sessions focus on safe and effective jumping and drop techniques, including approach speed, take-off, body position, landing control and trail awareness. Riders receive expert feedback in a supportive environment while working on real trail features.
📌 Spaces are very limited — these sessions often sell out quickly.
👉 DETAILS AND BOOKING https://www.clancybriggs.co.uk/blog/jumps-drops-with-cam-orr-at-sherwood-pines
⬛ Greno Woods MTB Masterclass – Advanced Trail Progression
For experienced riders ready to tackle more demanding terrain, our Greno Woods MTB Masterclass offers a step up from trail centres.
- Location: Greno Woods, near Sheffield
- Format: Full-day advanced coaching
- Required Ability: Confident red-graded rider with experience on technical features
Session Focus
Riders will work on advanced bike handling, including dynamic body movement, controlled jumping, drops, steep berms, rock gardens and high-speed lines. These sessions are ideal for riders looking to refine technique and build confidence on more natural, technical trails.
👉 DETAILS AND BOOKING : https://www.clancybriggs.co.uk/blog/greno-woods-mtb-coaching
🚨 Booking Early Is Essential
Our camps regularly fill up weeks in advance. Due to limited group sizes and coach availability, once a session is full we’re unable to add extra spaces. If you see a date that works for you, we strongly recommend booking as soon as possible.
🧠 Cancellation & Refund Policy
We always try to be fair and flexible, but please be aware:
- Cancellations within 7 days of the session cannot be refunded in full, as coaches and resources are pre-booked.
- Cancellations within 48 hours of the session cannot be refunded.
- While we may be able to transfer bookings to another date, sessions often fill up, meaning this isn’t always possible.
Please check dates carefully before booking.
⚠️ Important Rider Requirements
All riders must arrive with:
- A working bike appropriate for the session
- A spare innertube that fits their bike
- A correctly fitting helmet
- Food and drink.
Riders without the correct equipment may not be able to participate — safety always comes first.
Booking & Dates
Ready to book your spot and take your riding to the next level in 2026?
February
Sherwood Pines
19/02/26 | Red Group | 10:00 - 16:00
19/02/26 | Blue AM | 10:00 -12:30
19/02/26 | Blue PM | 13:30 -16:00
19/02/26 | TrailBlazer Pedal | 10:00 - 11:30
April
Sherwood Pines
02/04/26 | Red Group | 10:00 - 16:00
02/04/26 | Blue AM | 10:00 -12:30
02/04/26 | Blue PM | 13:30 - 16:00
09/04/26 | Red Group | 10:00 - 16:00
09/04/26 | Blue AM | 10:00 -12:30
09/04/26 | Blue PM | 13:30 - 16:00
