Kids MTB Club
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Monthly MTB Club
The WeRide MTB Kids Club is a monthly meet up for riders aged between 12 - 16 years of age and runs from 10am to 3pm.
The aim of the club is to give young riders the opportunity to develop their skills, ride with other like-minded riders and explore the trails with qualified coaches and guides.
Skills Coaching
Each month the riders will work on mountain bike skills aimed and making them a. safe, controlled and confident rider.
The rider will be able to practice their new skills when out riding at weekends ready for the following months club meet up.
Phillips Park MTB Trails
The MTB Trails at Phillips Park and Red Grade trails split into two loops - North and South. The North loop has recently been upgraded by Dirt Factory making the section fast and flowing.
The trails are ideal for coaching skills including braking, corners, pumping and jumping.
Guided Rides
The club members will be taken out on guided rides around Phillips Park MTB Trails and in the surrounding parkland.
This will allow the riders to learn trail etiquette on shared trails as well as practice their new riding skills from their coaching sessions.
The Barn
The Barn Countryside Centre, our base for the Kids MTB Club, is located inside Philips Park in Whitefield, Greater Manchester (Postcode: M45 7QJ).
The building serves as an environmental education hub, community facility, and the home of the Nationwide Cycling Academy (NCA Academy).
Coaches and Guides
All the coaches and guides who help make the kids club a fun and exciting place to be are fully qualified as a coach / guide either through British Cycling or MIAS and hold Outdoor First Aid certificates.
A Typical Kids MTB Club Day
Morning Session: Coaching session on the South Loop looking at cornering. The aim is to increase control and confidence in the corner with correct braking, body position and carrying speed through the corner. Finish the morning session riding the South Loop practicing cornering techniques.
Lunch: Head back to The Barn where we can watch some MTB Videos while eating and refuelling.
Afternoon Session: Head out into Phillips Park for a ride on the trails and finish with a ride on the North Loop Trail
Each club session will vary depending on the weather, the riders but each session is fun and active.
WeRideMTB are working in partnership with NCA (National Cycling Academy) to help lead the growth of mountain biking at Phillips Park MTB Trails for young riders.
Whether you're looking to improve your skills, build confidence or simply spend more time riding great trails with other young riders, the Kids MTB Club is a great place to ride, learn and progress.
Book a Rider
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Riders must bring their own mountain bikes in full working order.
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Riders must wear either an open face or full face helmet.
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Riders need to wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
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Riders need to bring lunch, snacks and drinks and a bag to carry these in.
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Riders should carry spares such as a tube and basic tools.
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We recommend riders wear protective equipment such as knee pads, gloves, elbow pads and any other protective equipment they usually ride in.
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We recommend riders bring spare / change of clothes as some days will be wet and muddy.