Mountain Biking
INFORMATION
We are situated in a fantastic location to offer rides suitable to all abilities from the complete novice/non-rider to the experienced mountain biker. We have a superb fleet of bikes for all ages (7 and upwards) and provide all personal protective equipment
Maximum group size: 12
Minimum age: 7
Core Values
Resilience
Not giving up when it gets difficult, Facing fears, Encouraging others.
Team Work
Work together and communicate, Perform and contribute to your team, Guide and advise eachother
Independence
Keeping yourself safe, Listening to and following instructions, Leading your team and communcation.
National Curriculum Links:
Physical Education
Take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges. Compare performance with previous ones and demonstrate improvement. Evaluate and recognise own success.
Develop practical skills in order to participate, compete and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Geography
Use the eight points on a compass, four and six figure grid references, symbols and key
including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build knowledge of the area. Use maps and mapping to describe features studied.
We help children to:
- Learn from mistakes, bounce back and try again
- Try new things with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Believe that the harder they work, the better they will get at the things that they do
- Never give up!
- Love learning!
- Concentrate
- Keep on trying when challenges occur
- Think their way through problems
- Ask questions and think about our world
- Make links and notice patterns in their experiences
Vocabulary:
Gear selection, balance, saddle height, attack position, stability, risk assessment, control, looking ahead, progressive braking.
Activity Passport Links:
You can complete 2 achievements with this activity.
Get soaking wet in the rain
Use an OS map
National Trust Links:
Explore on wheels