Trail Academy: Green Skills Session - Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst

This session is designed for newer riders who are developing the fundamental skills required to ride trails safely, confidently and with control.

Through a combination of fun games, engaging activities and progressive coaching exercises, riders build confidence on their bikes whilst learning the core techniques that form the foundation of mountain biking. Riders are encouraged to progress at their own pace and develop good riding habits from the outset.

Riders will learn how to:

• Ride with level pedals and maintain a strong, neutral riding position
• Stand whilst riding and move confidently on the bike
• Look ahead and plan their route effectively
• Start and stop safely and under control
• Use their brakes effectively and confidently
• Corner smoothly without putting a foot down
• Navigate simple trail features and obstacles
• Develop balance, coordination, and overall bike handling skills

As riders progress, they begin to refine these core techniques, developing greater control, flow and efficiency on varied terrain.

The session includes riding for short distances up to a mile, and takes place entirely on the Trail Academy's private trails and skills track.

Price per session is £40.00.

Bike hire is available at £20 per three hour session, from a fleet of 2026 Specialized mountain bikes in sizes from small kids' bikes up to adult sizes. Please note your child's age and height when booking.

Staying for the whole day? The Kids Holiday Lunch Club (£10) looks after your child during the lunchtime break between sessions, indoors in the warm or outside if the weather is nice, with toilets on site. It does not include food: pack a lunch with your child's name clearly labelled, plus a carrier bag for wrappers and leftovers.

Location: Duke of Kent School, Peaslake Road, Ewhurst, Surrey GU6 7NS. As you arrive at the school driveway, take the first right hand turning by the lodge house towards the sports fields and follow the road down to the gravel car park on your right. Don't drive up to the main school building.

What to bring on the day: a mountain bike, a mountain bike helmet in full working order (not BMX) and gloves, appropriate clothing (long trousers) and footwear including a waterproof jacket (clothing and shoes can get muddy by the end of the session, so a change of clothes may be handy). Snacks and a drink. The team conducts a safety check on all bikes and advises on correct set up before every course.

Source: The Trail Academy session page