WyeMTB

07/09/2026

▶️ Jumps & Drops ◀️

Sunday was all about getting airborne! 🚵‍♂️💨

A great group session working on the skills, techniques and confidence needed to tackle jumps and drops safely and effectively.

We broke everything down into manageable steps — looking at body position, take-offs, weight movement, landing position and, most importantly, how to control the bike through the feature.

It’s not just about getting bigger… it’s about getting better. 🤘

Great riding from the whole group, with some impressive progress throughout the session. 🔥

Want to improve your jumps and drops?

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📞 01600 228474

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06/09/2026

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04/09/2026

Its going to be a busy weekend!

We still have 1 Spot on tomorrows: FOD FLOW Part 1

and

1 Space on JUMPS and DROPS: Part 1 on Sunday

https://wyemtb.co.uk/course-category/mountain-bike-coaching/group-mountain-bike-coaching/

⚠ Parking reminder ahead of the Hope Women Enduro event this weekend (5 to 6 September) ⚠

⛺ Event camping and parking is up at Worcester Lodge, GL16 7EG (what3words: ///stealthier.centuries.handy).

🅿 If you're aiming to park at the Cycle Centre, we recommend arriving early, parking considerately and not leaving wasted space between vehicles.

🚘 If you fancy avoiding the crowds, alternative car parks are available at either Beechenhurst or Cannop Ponds (see the map below). Both these car parks are a five-minute drive away, and both are connected to the Cycle Centre via the Colliers Trail (so you can ride to the Centre off-road).

⛔ If you arrive at the Cycle Centre and our car park is full, DO NOT park on the road/verges outside of the Cycle Centre. Equally, DO NOT drive over verges to park "off road". Instead, please head to either Beechenhurst or Cannop Ponds.

04/09/2026

This is a great read! 👇🏾

Gearing Up!: How to improve your market reach and secure the future of mountain biking.

https://bikebiz.com/gearing-up-how-to-improve-your-market-reach-and-secure-the-future-of-mountain-biking/

02/09/2026

Take note peeps

Pedal Syndicate

This Thursday we are doing things a little differently. We’re open 11am–8pm tomorrow for the Transition Demo, which means three things:

1️⃣ Some people are about to have a VERY good night.
Demo bikes, great trails and every reason to have fun. 🤘

2️⃣ Some of you are thinking… “What demo?”
Don’t worry, we’ve got you. FOD Fest is coming… and there’s plenty more demo action where that came from.

3️⃣ We are NOT opening at 9am.
Because Joe and Ferg don’t need to work an 11-hour day. And, quite frankly, there isn’t enough coffee in the Forest to make that happen. 😂

So, if you’re heading our way tomorrow, make sure you visit us between 11am–8pm.

After that, normal service resumes.

01/09/2026

Back in the office after an amazing summer of group coaching, 1:1's and Kids summer camp. Great to get this review about one of our Coaches Dan, Great work.

Huge thanks to the coaching team and guide team, its been a very busy one!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My 13 year old son and a recently did a 1:1 (or in this case 1:2, Which was the same price) coaching session with Dan from WyeMTB at the Forest of Dean.

I've been mountain biking casually for years and as my son has been getting into it more recently I thought we would both benefit from some coaching. For me to break bad habits and for my son to build good ones.
Also we'd both got more aggressive modern trail bikes over the summer, which ride quite differently to the old 26" hardtail I'd been riding.
Dan was great, put us both at ease and was able to explain things that have it's both some 'ah, now I get it' moments. Dan quickly but effectively took us through some fundamentals that we were lacking to build up our general riding technique before we worked on gaining confidence with drops and jumps. Which we certainly did.
Really good way for father and son to learn together. C

01/09/2026

🚵‍♂️ TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A PROFESSION: British Cycling Trail Leader Award 🚵‍♂️

21st - 22nd Sept- 2 SPACES LEFT
Based in the Forest of Dean

Ready to step up and lead groups safely on incredible o

Whether you are working in the outdoor sector, volunteering at your local club, or simply looking to level up your personal skills for big adventures, this is the official industry-standard qualification for you!

The Trail Leader Award (formerly known as Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Training) gives you the expertise, confidence, and certification to guide others with authority.

📍 Locations: South Wales & the Forest of Dean

🧭 What You’ll Master
🗺️ Ride Planning & Delivery: Structure inspirational, flowing trail sessions.
👥 Group Leadership: Learn proven techniques to manage group dynamics safely.📍 Map Reading & Navigation: Never lose your way with expert route-finding skills.🚨 Incident Management: Handle accident and emergency situations on the trail with total calm.
🔧 Trailside Repairs: Quick, effective equipment setups and emergency fixes.
🚴 Core Techniques: Refine your own mountain bike technique to lead by example.

🛠️ How It WorksPractical Training: Complete your 2-day face-to-face training block across South Wales or the Forest of Dean.

Consolidation: Enter a flexible consolidation period to build up real-world experience and log your rides.

Assessment: Take your final 1-day practical assessment to officially gain your award!

📋 What You Need to Complete the Award to unlock your certificate and be fully covered by British Cycling insurance, you will need to:

Attend the core training & assessment days
Complete your digital logbook
Hold a valid Outdoor First Aid qualification
Complete a Safeguarding training course

👉 Spaces fill up incredibly fast for these leadership tracks. Don't miss out on securing the next step in your guiding or volunteering journey!🔗
https://wyemtb.co.uk/wye-course/trail-leader-mountain-bike-leadership-training/

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30/08/2026

🎓 START YOUR COACHING JOURNEY: British Cycling Intro2Coach!

🎓Ever wanted to step to the other side of the trail and help riders develop their skills? Whether you want to coach club riders, work in the outdoor industry, or build a strong coaching foundation, this is where it starts!Spaces are now open for our Intro2Coach – Off Road module!

📅 Date: 28th – 29th Sept 2026
📍 Location: Forest of Dean Cycle Centre
⏳ Availability: Only 4 spaces left!

⚠️ Important: Online booking closes 2 weeks before the course to allow for online pre-learning!
🧭 What You'll LearnThis course uses a modern, blended learning model (online study + 2 in-person practical days) to help you discover what works best for you and your riders.
🧠 Core Principles: Learn basic coaching approaches, skills, and behaviours.
🔄 The Coaching Model: Master the Prepare–Do–Reflect framework.
🤝 Engagement & Safety: Create highly inclusive, safe environments while managing your Duty of Care.
🚴 Adaptive Style: Learn to tailor your techniques based on who, what, and how you are coaching.

⭐ Candidate Review"Loads of learning, demos, and plenty of opportunity to practice our coaching techniques with feedback. Windy was enthusiastic and created a very supportive atmosphere." – Sheena L.

🛠 Entry RequirementsMust be at least 14 years old.Must register with British Cycling (it's free!).Requires access to a computer and internet connection for the online prep work.

👉 Don't miss out on the final 4 slots!

🔗 Book Your Place Here: https://wyemtb.co.uk/wye-course/british-cycling-intro2coach/

British Cycling Intro2Coach off Road. Based across South Wales and the Forest of Dean. This course allows candidates to become off road activity coaches

27/08/2026

We hope you are staying safe.

Due to the severe electrical storm this morning, and pridictions of these continuing into the afternoon, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all of today's sessions for everyone's safety.

We are truly sorry for the short notice and any inconvenience this causes.

You can choose between a full refund or a credit note for a future session. Please reply to this email to let us know your preference, and our team will process it as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!Best regards,

26/08/2026

🚨 STOLEN BIKE ALERT — PLEASE SHARE 🚨

Absolute nightmare news—our garage was broken into while we were away in Europe, and two of our custom builds were stolen after thieves ripped a gold-standard ground anchor right out of the floor.

Keep your eyes peeled on marketplaces and trails for these:
🚲 Whyte E-lyte Evo (Custom Build)
* Hope hubs with Crankbrothers rims (29”/27.5” mullet)
* Hope 155mm cranks
* Burgtec cockpit & OneUp dropper

🚲 Mondraker Factor 24 (Custom Build)
* Mullet setup (26” front / 24” rear)
* SRAM brakes, OneUp dropper
* Burgtec pedals and grips

If you spot either of these bikes, suspect parts for sale, or have any info, please drop Wye MTB a DM or give us a shout. Super gutted, any shares or eyes on local buy/sell pages are massively appreciated.