Our onboarding process helps young riders and parents settle in, understand expectations, and set personal goals. It includes:

- Introduction to the Academy – Meet your coaches, understand how the academy works.

- Rider Review - Share important details about yourself, your riding and aspirations.

- Group Dynamics & Teamwork – Understanding how we work together and support each other.

- Skill Assessment – Identify strengths and areas to improve.

This process ensures every rider feels confident, included, and ready to develop their skills.

Goal setting is key to helping young riders stay motivated, track progress, and develop as racers. Our approach ensures goals are personal, achievable, and adaptable, focusing on:

- Short-Term Goals – Skill improvements, race techniques, or training consistency.

- Long-Term Goals – Progressing through race categories, achieving personal targets, or building endurance.

- Process vs. Outcome – Emphasising effort and learning over just results.

- Check-Ins & Adjustments – Regular reviews to adapt goals based on progress and experience.

- Personal Ownership – Encouraging riders to take responsibility for their own development.

Through structured goal setting, riders build confidence, resilience, and a clear pathway for improvement in both training and competition.

Our training plans are designed to help riders progress with structure and purpose. We use TrainingPeaks to track workouts, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed. This includes:

- Personalised Training Plans – Structured sessions tailored to skill level, goals, and race calendar.

- Tracking & Feedback – Riders log sessions, see progress, and get coach feedback.

- Managing Effort & Recovery – Understanding training load, fatigue, and how to balance intensity.

- Developing Consistency – Building good habits through regular structured training.

- Race Preparation – Using data to fine-tune race strategies and peak at the right time.

Our plans help riders take ownership of their development, stay motivated, and train smarter, not just harder.

Our skill development programme helps riders build confidence, control, and efficiency on the bike through a mix of practical sessions and online support. It includes:

- Face-to-Face Sessions in Gloucestershire – Coaching sessions that focus on refining techniques and finding flow.

- Progression & Feedback – Personalised coaching with the option to discuss techniques online where needed.

- Session Variety – Drills, challenges, and real-world trail application to keep learning fun and engaging.

With in-person training and online support, riders can develop their skills effectively, wherever they are.

Our workshops focus on the developmental aspects of racing, helping riders refine their approach and perform at their best.

- General Race Preparation – Tactics, pacing, mental focus, and managing pre-race nerves.

- National Race Preparation – Focused discussions to sharpen performance ahead of major events.

- Post-Race Check-Ins – Reviewing performance, identifying areas for improvement, and setting new goals.

- Online Discussions – Opportunities to analyse races, ask questions, and fine-tune strategies.

These workshops ensure riders develop both physically and mentally, giving them the best chance to succeed at their level of racing. All workshops will be available online.