Farmer John’s Bikepark

Designed for 11-16 year olds, this course focuses on developing skills to progress on downhill trails with jumps and berms.

Jumping Progression Skills

• Widening the foundation jumping skills, to clear & safely land jumps at a range of speeds.
• Boosting steep jumps at a slow speed
• Riding faster on flow trails for downhill/enduro racing.
• Turning over jumps – riding hips, scrubbing, transferring on jumps.
• Linking berms and jumping in/out of berms
• Steezey flow riding. Tricks & style on flow trails.
• Riding gap jumps & step downs

Prerequisite Skill Level

It is important you are at the right level to attend this course. You need to be able to do the following as a minimum. This is only a rough guide so if you’re not sure please contact me first.

• You can consistently clear a 3x bike length table top jump
• You can consistently clear the rollable features at farmer johns (this is most of the jumps but not inclduing the gulley gap, the big step down & the 50 to john line)
• You can bunny hop over something wheel hub height, on flat ground.
• You can ride a wheel height drop smoothly

If you havent been on a course with me please send me a video showing me these things before signing up.

What to bring to your coaching session

• A mountain bike in full working order
• Full face helmet and gloves
• Other protective clothing or equipment that you would normally use for a MTB ride. Knee pads are recommended.
• Flat pedals/shoes are required
• A completed rider information and consent form. Follow the link at checkout

Suitable clothing

Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions. This is not a continuous ride, so long sleeves, warm layers and a waterproof jacket are essential. I can carry your extra layers.

Location and meeting point

Farmer Johns Bike Park, 57 Cote Green Rd, SK6 5EN

Minimum Booking Numbers

I need a minimum of 3 booked on this course to be able to run it. If I am unable to run the course for this reason I can offer a refund or a place on a different date.

Farmer John’s Bikepark Entry Requirements

Farmer John’s Bike Park is a privately owned venue, which im not affiliated to.

• There is an entry fee to the venue which isnt included in the cost of this sessions. This is £12 for non members or £2 to members.
• You also need your own full face helmet to ride there. There arent ones to hire.
• Parents/guardians need to complete a waiver on site when you sign your child into the venue.

Also this information is on their website here https://fjmtb.com/

Terms and conditions for booking: https://rideabout.co/terms-conditions/