Mountain Biking and Cyclocross sessions
We run two sessions every Saturday where we coach kids from 6 to 18 years old in mountain biking and cyclocross.
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We own and maintain our own fleet of bikes in all children and teen sizes. We want to make off-road cycling available to as many people as possible and the cost of bike hire is only £1 for the 10am session and £2 for the 11 o'clocks. Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the session if you need to hire a bike.
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You don't need to be a member nor to book in advance. However we sometimes have to restrict numbers, so book in advance if you want to guarantee a place.
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Click here to enter a session - entries open on Thursdays, 9 days in advance of each session, and currently fill up quickly.
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If you're coming for the first time, please join the Beginner and Improver session at 10am so we can assess your skills.
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Beginner and Improver
Saturday 10.00 - 11.00am
Annual membership: £15 (paid online)
Session for members: £2
Session for non-members: £4
Bike hire: £1
Helmet hire is free
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Please note: Parents of children under 8 must stay during the session
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Skills you are going to learn
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Bike set-up
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Body position and balance
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Basic control skills
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Braking techniques
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Using gears
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Cornering/turning
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Negotiating and jumping obstacles
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Climbing techniques
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Intermediate and Advanced
Saturday 11.00 -1.00pm
Annual membership: £15 (paid online)
Session for members: £3
Session for non-members: £5
Bike hire: £2
Helmet hire is free
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Skills you are going to learn
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More advanced turning techniques
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Further balance skills
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Wheelies & bunny hops
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Building your fitness and endurance
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Further climbing skills
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Effective use of brakes
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Off-camber skills (riding on a bank)
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Weight distribution
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Uneven terrain and different surfaces
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Racing skills
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Cyclocross skills
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Important information
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The sessions are pretty energetic so don’t skip breakfast, and bring a bottle of water.
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Be in time for registration, helmet and bike checks – arrive 10 minutes before the session.
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Ensure your bike is in safe working order and wear a helmet that fits.
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No special clothing is required for sessions, but please wear gloves.
Become a member
Membership of HHYCC is only £15 per year.
Membership benefits
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Save £2 per session.
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Members automatically join the De Laune Award Scheme, with club and bike shop vouchers worth up to £100.
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Newsletter and information cycling sheets – clothing, calendar of events, bike sizing, etc.
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Family rides out to country and purpose built MTB circuits.
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Weekends away with cycling related activities.
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Sports coaching in MTB, cyclocross, road and track.
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Support for joining racing events, including subsidised race bike hire.
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Joining is easy – register your child online at RiderHQ.com by clicking the button below. Make sure you select 'Join: Someone else' and enter your details and your child's details.
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