Fodders’ Academy

🚵‍♂️ Fodders Academy

Fodders Academy is the next step in your young ripper’s development toward becoming a confident, self-reliant mountain biker. It’s also the perfect progression after completing the Little Fodders coaching pathway.

Designed for riders aged 10 and up, this academy is for young people who already have a solid understanding of the core skills of mountain biking.

⚠️ Please note: This is not a beginners group. Riders must be confident on a bike and capable of riding a Red-graded MTB trail.
See the full description below for more details.

📍 Location

All sessions are based at our local trail centre, Pedalabikeaway 🏞️, which gives us access to a fantastic network of trails — perfect for developing skills and confidence in a real-world setting.

🧭 What to Expect

Each session is limited to a small group to ensure high-quality coaching. These intensive days focus on developing the complete young mountain biker, including:

• The Flow Project – Level 1 NOT a beginner Session – But based around the basics to ride off road
• Rail and Rip – Corners – Level 2
• Jumps and Drops: The basics – Level 2
• Jumos and Drops – Progressive : You Child MUST have taken part in Jumps and Drops: The basics to take part in this session

🕙 Session Details

• Start Time: 9:30 – 12:30
• Duration: 3hrs
• Group Size: Max 6 participants

🎒 What to Bring

Please ensure your child comes prepared with:

• A water bottle or small rucksack with hydration
• Weather-appropriate clothing ☀️🌧️
• A small snack (pocket-sized)
• Packed lunch or money for the café
• A spare inner tube (correct size)
• Helmet and gloves (compulsory)
• Kneepads and elbow pads (recommended)

📞 Parent/Guardian Info

• A parent or guardian must be contactable at all times during the session.
• An adult must collect the child at the end of the session.

If you have any questions about your child’s suitability for the course, we’re happy to help.
📩 Contact us here