NCA Mountain biking for kids

The Barn Countryside Centre Philips Park MTB Trail, Park Lane, Whitefield, Lancashire, M45 7QJ

About this service

Children’s MTB course (Age 10 to 16 years)

  • Bike check and set up A simple M Check which entails checking components on the bike to make sure it is going to perform to a safe standard while on the course, setting up the seat height and tyre pressures, checking the brakes.
  • Using the correct gears A brief CHAT about using gears correctly in different circumstances depending on terrain.
  • Braking control Using correct braking techniques while on the trails.
  • Body position The correct techniques required for descending and climbing.
  • Weight shift  Allowing your body to relax allowing the bike to move freely.
  • Slow speed control Learning to control your bike at slow speeds which will help you out of some difficult situations.
  • Front wheel lift Lifting the front wheel over small obstacles like rocks or logs while on the trails.

Service Information

Booking requiredYes