Trail Academy: Intermediate Jumps/Drops Skills Session - Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst

Designed for riders who are already comfortable with the fundamentals of jumping and drops and want to improve consistency, confidence and control across a wider range of features. Using the purpose built jump line, MTB Hopper ramps and suitable trail features, riders develop their technique through progressive exercises focused on generating speed, improving bike movement and riding features more efficiently.

Riders will learn how to:

• Maintain strong, dynamic riding positions through take off, flight and landing
• Generate and control lift using effective body movements
• Adjust technique for different jump and drop types
• Manage speed and timing for improved consistency
• Stay balanced and composed when linking multiple features together
• Absorb terrain effectively while maintaining flow and momentum
• Improve confidence when riding larger or more technical features

All features remain optional, and riders will never be required to attempt anything they are not comfortable with. Coaches work with individuals to keep progression appropriate to their ability and confidence.

Coaches focus on key intermediate skills: speed management and approach strategy, pumping and generating momentum through features, timing and body positioning for efficient take-offs, controlling bike attitude in the air, smooth controlled landings, linking jumps and drops while maintaining flow, and reading trail features and selecting effective lines.

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