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Kids Activities

Our kids' sessions range from activities for children as young as two up to 16 years. They're perfect for those learning to ride a bike, beginners, through to more experienced riders who want to develop their skills with our experienced coaches.

We offer a number of other skills sessions where adult and youth riders train together. For more information on these sessions please see the discipline specific pages.

Please note the following for our sessions:

  • Children aged 11 and under must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a parent/guardian

  • Children aged 12 and over don't require parent/guardian supervision however it's strongly recommended

  • All riders aged 17 and under attending any session will require a parental / guardian consent form to be completed for each occasion.

We're currently releasing our sessions one month in advance. On the second Monday of the month, you'll be able to book dates for the following month from 09:00.

VeloBalance

These sessions help parents to aid their child's cycling development, building confidence in scooting on a balance bike and progressing to riding without stabilisers. 

An instructor will be on hand to assist with fun games and activities designed to break up learning to ride into easy to follow steps. 

Session length: 60 minutes 
Price: £6 
Age: 2+ years  

Essential information 

  • This session is for children that are unable to ride a pedal bike 
  • They'll use balance bikes which are designed for them to sit comfortably whilst their feet stay in contact with the ground 
  • Bikes and helmet hire included 
  • One parent/guardian must remain with their child and be involved throughout the session
  • Only one parent/guardian must accompany their child during their VeloBalance session
  • Parent/guardian must take part in the session
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Pedal Up!

Session length: 60 minutes 
Price: £6.50 
Age: no age restriction

If your child has mastered the art of the balance bike through VeloBalance, they can Pedal Up and progress on to pedal bikes. 

Using fun games and activities, this session teaches them basic skills for all four of our cycling disciplines for when they're old enough and tall enough to try them for real. 

Book today and watch your kids learn the FUNdamentals of cycling! 

To book this session you must be a member (which is free). Once you've completed your membership, please contact us at the venue and we'll help you book your session. 

Essential information 

  • This session is for children who're able to ride a pedal bike unaided 
  • During Pedal Up activity one adult (over the age of 18) is allowed to attend per rider 
  • Bike and helmet hire included
  • Riders must be able to: start unaided, pedal in a straight line, brake effectively (come to a stop, place feet on the floor without dragging) and ride through a slalom
  • Only one parent/guardian must accompany their child during their PedalUp session
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Pedal Up Pump!

Session length: 60 minutes 
Price: £7.50 
Age: no age restriction

Get the kids tackling our indoor pump track before they try BMX or mountain biking! These sessions will help young riders stand confidently on the pedals and learn how to negotiate the pump track safely, along with key bike handling techniques. 

This session is only for children who are able to ride a pedal bike and can display the following basic cycling skills:

  • Starting off by pedalling unaided (not scooting) 
  • Stopping safely using brakes not feet 
  • Riding in a straight line without wobbling 
  • Roll in a straight line standing on the pedals

To book this session you must be a member (which is free). Once you've completed your membership, please contact us at the venue and we'll help you book your session. 

Essential information 

  • Arms and legs must be covered
  • Please bring your own gloves 
  • Bike and helmet hire included 
  • Only one parent/guardian must accompany their child during their PedalUp Pump session
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Youth 1:1 Learn to Ride Lessons

Price: £40 (one child)  |  £60 (two children)
Age: 5+ years

In addition to our VeloBalance sessions, we offer bookable 1:1 or 1:2 sessions with an instructor to help teach your child how to ride a bike in a more focussed environment tailored to the young rider’s specific needs.

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ClubVPK MTB and BMX

Session length: 4 hours with a 30 minute lunchbreak included
Price: £28 
Age: 11 - 16 years 
Minimum height: 135cm / 4ft 5ins 
Equipment hire: Gloves £3 

This school holiday session will have your kids tackling trails and bumping berms. Your child will learn basic skills, gain confidence in two exciting cycling disciplines and improve their techniques on our mountain bike trails and BMX track. 

Essential information 

  • Riders must be able to ride a two wheeled bike 
  • Bike and helmet hire included 
  • Arms and legs must be covered
  • Please bring your own gloves, or hire from us 
  • Children should bring a packed lunch with plenty to drink 
  • All participants must come with a signed parental / guardian consent form - otherwise they'll not be allowed to participate

Please note, this is a school holiday activity only. 

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Track Attack!

Whether a complete track cycling newbie or a master of the banking, learn new skills and follow in the footsteps of Olympic heroes. 

Session length: 120 minutes 
Price: £20 
Age: 12 - 16 years 
Minimum height: 145cm / 4ft 9ins 
Equipment hire: Gloves £3  

Essential information 

  • Riders must be able to ride a two wheeled bike 
  • Bike and helmet hire included 
  • Shoulders must be covered
  • Please bring your own gloves, or hire from us 
  • All participants must come with a signed parental / guardian consent form - otherwise they'll not be allowed to participate

Please note, this is a school holiday activity only. 

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Track After School Club

Session length: 60 minutes 
Price: 
£10.50
Age:
12 - 16 years
Minimum height:
145cm / 4ft 9ins (for bike hire) 
Equipment hire:
Gloves £3  |  Look Keo Cleats £7

Get the kids active in our boredom busting Track After School Club. 
Our fully qualified coaches will have them riding fixed wheel bikes confidently as they gain new skills, learn new techniques and make new friends. Groups will be available for complete beginners and more advanced riders.

Essential Information:

  • Bike and helmet hire included 
  • Track mitts/cycling gloves must be worn and are available to hire• Shoulders must be covered
  • All participants must come with a signed parental / guardian consent form otherwise they'll not be allowed to participate
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BMX After School Club

Session length: 90 minutes 
Price: £6 
Age: 7 - 16 years 
Minimum height: 127cm / 4ft 2in (for bike hire) 
Equipment hire: Gloves £3  |  Bike and helmet hire £1 per item

Come and ride the BMX track after school! Our coaches will help riders with key skills from the basics, right up to racing skills each week. Learn the fundamentals of BMX, right up to jumping, manuals, pumping and key berm skills.

Essential Information:

  • Gloves must be worn and are available to hire 
  • Arms and legs must be covered (with no skin showing) 
  • Riders must wear a full face helmet riding
  • Bike and helmet hire is available
  • All participants must come with a signed parental / guardian consent form otherwise they'll not be allowed to participate
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