Kids and Youth Mountain bike coaching in haslemere
My coaching Philosophy
Mountain biking is a free spirited sport. It is about having fun, exploring and experimenting with your friends.
It has never been a better time to be a kid getting into mountain biking. The bikes are amazing now and there are so many more places to ride than when I was getting into mountain biking.
The slight catch is:
Amazing bikes + easily accessible bike parks + Social media normalising crazy stuff
= Slight tendency to run before you can walk and forget most of the famous riders have spent years working on the basics and grass roots racing to hone their skills.
The youth development groups provide guidance and direction to help foster the next generation of riders without taking away the freedom and essence of why the sport is so great. Skills which could take them on to World Cup racing and certainly will foster a passion to enjoy for life.
Youth Mtb groups by age and ability
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Comfortable riding single track.
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Good level of stamina or determination.
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A mountain bike with at least front suspension and good tyres.
Kids Rule (Age 10-11)
Future All Stars (ages 12-15)
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Comfortable riding on technical tracks and jumps
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Can get down most technical downhill.
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Starting to focus on performance and entering races.
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Full suspension bike & good kit.
Race Team (age 16-18)
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Skilled riders looking to improve results
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High standard of riding.
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Racing regularly or pushing the level of their chosen discipline.
Get in touch to chat about what group might be appropriate & whether there is availability
