Description
Mountain Bike Coaching, Leadership & Outdoor Learning
At WyeMTB, we specialise in delivering engaging, educational, and professionally managed mountain bike experiences for schools, colleges, and youth organisations across the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley, Black Mountains, and South Wales.
Whether you’re looking for a one-off enrichment day, a curriculum-linked outdoor education programme, leadership development, or a multi-week coaching course, we can create a bespoke experience to suit the needs of your students.
Led by highly qualified British Cycling coaches, guides, and educators, our sessions provide students with opportunities to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, communication, and practical cycling skills in a safe and supportive environment.
What We Offer
🚵 Mountain Bike Coaching
Our coaching sessions can be tailored to suit complete beginners through to experienced young riders.
Typical topics include:
- Bike handling skills
- Braking and cornering
- Trail awareness
- Climbing and descending techniques
- Technical trail features
- Confidence building
- Trail centre progression
Sessions can be delivered as single-day activities or as part of a longer-term development programme.
Bike Hire & Location
All sessions are based at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, giving groups access to some of the UK’s best purpose-built mountain bike trails and coaching facilities.
Mountain bikes and helmets can be hired directly from Pedalabikeaway, making it easy for schools, colleges, and youth groups to participate without needing their own equipment.
Unless otherwise arranged in advance, all coaching sessions, guided rides, and educational programmes will take place from the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre. Alternative venues and off-site delivery may be available by prior arrangement. 🚵♂️🌲
Safety & Qualifications
All WyeMTB coaches and guides are highly qualified outdoor professionals, holding recognised British Cycling Coaching and Leadership Awards. In addition, every member of our team is:
- DBS Checked
- Safeguarding Trained
- 16-Hour Outdoor First Aid Qualified
- Fully Insured
- Experienced in working with children, young people, and educational groups
This ensures your students receive a professional, safe, and enjoyable experience while developing confidence, resilience, teamwork, and lifelong cycling skills. 🚵♂️📚🌲
🧭 Guided Rides & Outdoor Adventures
Take learning beyond the classroom with guided mountain bike adventures through some of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes.
Locations include:
- Forest of Dean
- Wye Valley
- Black Mountains
- Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
Guided rides can be adapted to suit educational, recreational, or enrichment objectives.
🎓 Leadership & Personal Development
Mountain biking provides an excellent platform for developing transferable life skills.
Students can develop:
- Leadership skills
- Decision making
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Risk awareness
- Self-confidence
- Personal resilience
These sessions work particularly well for Sixth Form, Post-16, Duke of Edinburgh groups, and college enrichment programmes.
🔧 Bike Maintenance Workshops
Practical workshops designed to give students the confidence to look after their own equipment.
Topics may include:
- Safety checks
- Puncture repairs
- Cleaning and maintenance
- Brake and gear adjustments
- Trail-side repairs
Why Schools Choose WyeMTB
WyeMTB combines professional coaching, educational experience, and industry-leading qualifications.
Our team includes:
- British Cycling Coaches
- British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Tutors
- Qualified Mountain Bike Guides
- Outdoor Education Professionals
- Experienced Teachers and Educators
With a background in both education and outdoor learning, we understand how to create engaging sessions that support learning outcomes whilst ensuring students remain challenged, motivated, and safe.
Safety & Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of participants is our highest priority.
All sessions are supported by:
- Appropriate risk assessments
- Safeguarding policies
- Public liability insurance
- First aid qualified staff
- Qualified and experienced leaders
- Emergency procedures
We are happy to work alongside your school’s own policies and procedures.
Bespoke Programmes
Every school, college, and group is different.
We can tailor programmes to suit:
- Primary Schools
- Secondary Schools
- Sixth Forms
- Further Education Colleges
- Alternative Provision
- Youth Groups
- Duke of Edinburgh Programmes
From half-day taster sessions through to full-term development programmes, we’d be delighted to discuss how mountain biking can support your students.
Get in Touch
If you are looking for professional mountain bike coaching, leadership development, or outdoor learning opportunities for your students, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Hello@WyeMTB.co.uk
☎️ 01600 228474
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