Every Saturday
Training sessions
We coach kids from 6 to 18 in mountain biking and cyclocross. We own and maintain our own fleet of bikes in all children and teen sizes.
You don't need to be a member or book in advance. However, we sometimes restrict numbers, so book ahead to guarantee a place. Entries open on Thursdays, 9 days before each session, and fill up quickly.
Coming for the first time? Please join the 10am Beginner & Improver session so we can assess your skills. Arrive 15 minutes early if you need to hire a bike.
Book a sessionBeginner & Improver
Saturday 10:00–11:00
- Members
- £2
- Non-members
- £4
- Bike hire
- £1
- Helmet hire
- Free
Parents of children under 8 must stay during the session.
Skills you'll learn
- Bike set-up
- Body position and balance
- Basic control skills
- Braking techniques
- Using gears
- Cornering / turning
- Negotiating and jumping obstacles
- Climbing techniques
Intermediate & Advanced
Saturday 11:00–13:00
- Members
- £3
- Non-members
- £5
- Bike hire
- £2
- Helmet hire
- Free
Skills you'll learn
- More advanced turning techniques
- Further balance skills
- Wheelies & bunny hops
- Building fitness and endurance
- Further climbing skills
- Effective use of brakes
- Off-camber skills (riding on a bank)
- Weight distribution
- Uneven terrain and different surfaces
- Racing skills
- Cyclocross skills
Important information
- Sessions are energetic — don't skip breakfast, and bring a bottle of water.
- Be in time for registration, helmet and bike checks — arrive 10 minutes before the session.
- Make sure your bike is in safe working order and wear a helmet that fits.
- No special clothing is needed, but please wear gloves.
Become a member — £15 a year
- Save £2 per session.
- Automatically join the De Laune Award Scheme, with club and bike shop vouchers worth up to £100.
- Newsletter and info sheets — clothing, calendar of events, bike sizing and more.
- Family rides out to the country and purpose-built MTB circuits.