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XC MTB Academy

Fun & Fast

This is a monthly group session for XC riders, held in one of our favourite riding spots – Forest of Dean. Think skill acquisition, race simulation/tactics and fitness training in a 3 hour session each month, designed to level up your performance and enjoyment on the mountain bike.

Every Month

These XC mountain bike sessions are £50 for 3 hours and are held every month at Forest of Dean Trail Centre. We’ve limited groups to a maximum of 6 people. We release tickets around a month in advance, keep your eyes on our socials to be updated. 

📍Forest of Dean Trail Centre, New Rd, Cannop, Coleford GL16 7EH

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All Abilities

We’re running two sessions to suit riders of different abilities, from those racing at national level through to anyone riding regional level XC Mountain Bike races.

Book onto the next XC MTB Academy
Man in black cycling clothes coaching other MTB riders in a forest, a mountain bike is propped against a tree.

Choose your XC Academy Session

Session A

Designed for riders who:

  • are racing national-level courses and hitting most of the A lines
  • are looking to increase their speed and efficiency
  • want to improve their ability to “race” the A lines rather than just riding them
  • are keen to learn advanced skills and how to apply them in tactical race scenarios
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A group of mountain bike riders all listening to a male coach teaching them through a section of track, they are surrounded by trees.
XC Mountain Biker riding in the Forest of Dean
Session B

Designed for riders who:

  • who are racing regional-level courses or riding the nationals but mostly taking the B lines
  • want to build on their speed and confidence safely
  • want to increase the variety and size of features they can ride
  • want to improve understanding of race tactics and where to apply skills to maximise race performance
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Book your XC Academy Session

Upcoming Dates:  Sunday 6th July | Sunday 17th Aug | Sunday 28th Sept | Sunday 19th Oct | Sunday 23rd Nov | Sunday 14th Dec

These XC MTB Academy sessions will run every month. We’ll release tickets around a month in advance, so keep your eyes peeled. Tickets for the next one can be purchased below. 

Feel free to join us every month or come as a one-off.

Alterra Performance offers expert cycling and triathlon coaching based in Leatherhead, Surrey, with services extending to London and Bristol.

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