Jumping & Flow MTB Coaching Session – Sheffield & the Peak District

This course is perfect for those looking to enhance their skills on flow trails with jumps and berms. Led by experienced coach Michael, who has been teaching since 2012 and racing across various disciplines, this session will help you master the techniques needed to ride manmade trails confidently and efficiently.

Key Details

• Duration: Saturdays 3 hours (1-4pm)
• Location: Grenoside Woods
• Ages: Suitable for adults and children over 7 years old

Key Skills

• Pumping: Learn how to pump to gain more speed on trails and master your jumping technique
• Soaking and squashing: Learn how to manage speed and grip
• Learning to jump: Build on the core movement skills of jumping, managing momentum to clear jumps
• Improving jump skills: learn to jump more complex or committing features. Gaps, hips, step downs, jumps in/out of berms.
• Berms: Develop cornering skills to carry more speed through berm

Prerequisites

What to Expect

The session begins with a brief introduction and safety briefing by Michael, your coach. You'll start with revising the fundamentals of pumping/absorbing & squashing/floating tabletops.  Which is essential for for building confidence in maintaining speed and landing a jump.

Jumping technique. You'll progress onto learning to jump, by using precision and body movement to clear small 2-3 bike length tabletops. 

Flow through berms. You will learn how to build on the fundamentals of cornering technique, by applying the pumping technique to help you link berms together and carry speed. 

Michael will provide personalised feedback and guidance to help you refine your technique. The final part of the session is dedicated to mastering berms. You'll develop cornering skills that enable you to carry more speed through berms, enhancing your overall trail flow. Throughout the session, Michael's rider-centred coaching approach ensures that you receive tailored advice and support, making the experience effective and enjoyable.

Location

The coaching session takes place at Greno Woods MTB trails and Wharncliffe Woods. You'll meet at the Grenoside Woods car park, S35 8RS. These locations offer a variety of trails perfect for practising and improving your flow trail skills.

Why Choose Us

With extensive experience and a rider-centred approach, Michael ensures each participant receives personalised coaching tailored to their needs. His background in racing and coaching across multiple disciplines allows him to provide comprehensive guidance and support. Our courses are designed to help you achieve your biking ambitions, improve your fitness, and develop your technical skills in a supportive environment.