Mountain Biking

Locations

Year Groups

  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Post 16

Duration

  • Half Day
  • Full Day

Difficulty

Adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.

Min Group Size

12 People

shred some berms

Mountain biking is an action-packed adventure that can be enjoyed by riders of all ages and skill levels.  Our onsite skills course at Bewerley Park will introduce riders to the basics of off-road riding, whilst the mix of easy to more challenging tracks and trails will develop skills and confidence to weave through the trees, fly over rocks, and shred berms!

Students will take turns leading their team, making choices, taking responsibility, and learning that after the climb there is always a downhill to enjoy with bumps, berms, rollers, skinnies, drops …and maybe some mud.

Our mountain biking routes follow trails in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, and the level of difficulty of the ride is adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.

What’s Included

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All specialist equipment

Mountain bike, cycling helmet, and rucksack.

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All specialist clothing

Cycling gloves, and waterproofs when required.

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Transport

Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.

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Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors

Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.

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curriculum links

Mountain biking is a fantastic way of exploring the natural areas in North Yorkshire, it can however also aid learning towards the national curriculum, whether it is learning about braking distances and forces for science, local geography or the diverse wildlife we have and its habitat for science.

Key Stage 2

Science: Living things and their habitats

Mountain bikers will explore the local countryside, observing flora and fauna.  Students will have many opportunities to learn more about these and their habitats.

Geography: Biomes and vegetation belts

When exploring the countryside, mountain bikers will see local biomes where features of these can be discussed and explored.

Key Stage 3

Geography: Human and physical

Whilst mountain biking, students can be introduced to the physical features they come across – be it coastal features, mountain features, or from streams and rivers. Local human geography can also be explored such as industries and local settlements.

Science: Forces and motion

Students can learn all about the forces associated with mountain biking, and the challenges of gaining motion. Bike gearing systems are explained and used, and how these aid the cyclist can be explored. Braking will be introduced, and the differences in the ability to stop learnt depending on surface type and angle of slope.

Key Stage 4

Geography

Bikes will be used as a mode of transport to reach more remote and mountainous environments in which students can observe the characteristics of the landscape and hypothesize how it may change over time.  Local land uses can also be observed and discussed.

LOCATIONS: Offered at both Bewerley Park and East Barnby

YEAR GROUPS: Suitable for Primary School, Secondary School, and post 16 students

DURATION: Available as a full or half day activity

DIFFICULTY: Adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure

MIN GROUP SIZE: 12 Students

shred some berms

Mountain biking is an action-packed adventure that can be enjoyed by riders of all ages and skill levels.  Our onsite skills course at Bewerley Park will introduce riders to the basics of off-road riding, whilst the mix of easy to more challenging tracks and trails will develop skills and confidence to weave through the trees, fly over rocks, and shred berms!

Students will take turns leading their team, making choices, taking responsibility, and learning that after the climb there is always a downhill to enjoy with bumps, berms, rollers, skinnies, drops …and maybe some mud.

Our mountain biking routes follow trails in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, and the level of difficulty of the ride is adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.

What’s Included?



All specialist equipment

Mountain bikes and cycling helmets.



All specialist clothing

Gloves, rucksack and waterproofs when needed.



Transport

Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.



Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors

Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.

classroom benefits

curriculum links

 

Mountain biking is a fantastic way of exploring the natural areas in North Yorkshire, it can however also aid learning towards the national curriculum, whether it is learning about braking distances and forces for science, local geography or the diverse wildlife we have and its habitat for science.

Key Stage 2

Science: Living things and their habitats

Mountain bikers will explore the local countryside, observing flora and fauna.  Students will have many opportunities to learn more about these and their habitats.

Geography: Biomes and vegitation belts

When exploring the countryside, mountain bikers will see local biomes where features of these can be discussed and explored.

Key Stage 3

Geography: Human and physical

Whilst mountain biking, students can be introduced to the physical features they come across – be it coastal features, mountain features, or from streams and rivers. Local human geography can also be explored such as industries and local settlements.

Sceince: Forces and motion

Students can learn all about the forces associated with mountain biking, and the challenges of gaining motion. Bike gearing systems are explained and used, and how these aid the cyclist can be explored. Braking will be introduced, and the differences in the ability to stop learnt depending on surface type and angle of slope.

Key Stage 4

Geography

Bikes will be used as a mode of transport to reach more remote and mountainous environments in which students can observe the characteristics of the landscape and hypothesize how it may change over time.  Local land uses can also be observed and discussed.