British Cycling Mountain Bike Development sessions are aimed at young riders who are keen to develop their MTB skills,  race fitness and tactics to enhance their racing.

Sessions are held at Leeds Urban Bike Park from 10am - 3pm.

Riders will need to bring their own well maintained MTB, a helmet and clothes suitable for the weather conditions.

A packed lunch and a drink are also necessary.

The cafe at the bike park will also be open....... please order any food for the breaktime in advance.

If available please bring flat pedals with you as we may use these for some of the skills practice.

Sessions will run on Wednesday 14th, 21st and 28th August. Please enrol for each one separately.

Info for Riders

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Level of camp- Beginner / intermediate. 

PLEASE ARRIVE AT 0930 TO BE READY FOR MAKING A START AT 10AM SHARP.

MTB skills that we will be working on:  Race starts, Cornering, Climbing, Descending, Gear selection, Group riding, front / rear wheel lifts, bunny hopping, pumping, 

What to expect- Riding on trails in the bike park, on the pump track and on flat areas to work on core skills.

Please bring: – Working Bike, Helmet / Lunch /Rain Coat/ Suncream, spare inner tube, a drink and trail snacks. 

IMPORTANT 

Your child must be physically capable of riding unaided along undulating non technical terrain. This is suitable for riders who regularly ride their bikes and who have good confidence and ability. It is not suitable for riders who have just learned to ride and who have little experience or stamina.

Please note - we will not be able to perform any mechanical repairs on bikes.