Category Archives: DeVo

Firecrest MTB Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – February Half Term Courses

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Bookings for our February Half Term Mountain Bike Skills Courses for young mountain bikers from 8-16yrs of age are now live.

We have our Level1 Course on Tuesday 18th February for Beginner to Intermediate riders from the age of 8-12yrs from 10am – 12pm. This is followed by our DeVo Evo Course for Intermediate to Advance riders from 8-12yrs in the afternoon from 1pm – 3pm

On Thursday 20th February we have our DeVo Level2 Course this is for riders from 11-16yrs of ages and caters for rider abilities from beginner to advanced. This session runs all day from 10am – 4pm.

All of our Level2 Courses are part of British Cycling – Cycling Development Pathway Centres – Gravity Programme and can be booked through the British Cycling Website. Find out more about the opportunities through the British Cycling Development Pathway  and what it means for the DeVo Programme here>>>

Here’s our DeVo Young Rider MTB Skills Half Term Programme with links to the booking pages: –

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 15th February
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 18th February
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age – Beginner/Intermediate
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Evo – Tuesday 18th February
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age – Intermediate/Advanced
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Thursday 20th February
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

Adult DeVo – Sunday 12th January – 9.30am – 1pm

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The Firecrest Mountain Bikxing Adult Rider Development Programme (RDP) based at Rushmere Country Park is your chance to join a Group Skills Course for riders aged 18 years old and over, focussed on Skills Development through a range of terrain.

Adult DeVo – 18yrs+
Rushmere Country Park
Sunday 12th January
Book Your Place Here>>>

Firecrest Mountain Biking’s Skills Training is underpinned by ‘The System’ our proven Skills Training methods which supports our ‘holistic approach’ to MTB Skills Development. ‘The System’ enables us to work with you and  give you an insight into ‘why to do’ things over ‘how to do’ them. This in turn gives you a unique perspective on developing your Skills and how to improve your performance when you’re riding trails.

This Group Course will enable you to access Firecrest MTB Skills Training at a significantly reduced rate. It is a chance to join a focussed Training Group aimed at enabling you to achieve your skills goals.

The Course is ideal for Downhill and Enduro Riders new to the Firecrest MTB Skills Courses and riders that have previously had MTB Skills Training from Firecrest Mountain Biking. The Course will cover an introduction to the ‘The System’ and then a range of ‘Technical Trail Features’, Including but not limited to; Jumps, Drops Corners and Technical Downhill Sections showing how you can use ‘The System’ to optimise your Skills, Mindset, and Performance.

‘The System’ will enable you to understand how to optimise your riding and easily identify areas that you need to focus on as you develop your skills. Tapping into our experience will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to ‘fast track’ the improvements to make those gains that will have you riding faster with more confidence.

Adult DeVo – 18yrs+
Rushmere Country Park
Sunday 12th January 
Book Your Place Here>>>

Firecrest MTB Stocking Fillers!

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We’ve just launched two exciting new products in our range of Firecrest MTB merchandise, perfect as stocking fillers for Christmas!

First up is our new Rideguard Mudguard, made from 100% recycled plastic. These guards are an excellent way to keep mud and water out of your face and protect your fork seals! They’re easy to fit and come with 4 zip ties for convenience.

Our second new product is the stylish Firecrest MTB Bobble Hat! Warm and fashionable, it makes for an awesome accessory before and after your rides.

Find out more and get yours here!

 

PF1 MTB front mudguard, protects your eyes, face, fork seals and bearings – including x4 zip ties for easy fitting. Our guards are made from 100% Recycled Plastic Waste and 100% Recycled Ocean Plastic and are 100% Recyclable. Buy yours here>>>

 

 

 

 

 

Stay stylish and warm with the Firecrest MTB Bobble Hats! Crafted from soft, high-quality materials, these cozy hats feature a fun bobble on top and a classic design, making them perfect for winter adventures or everyday wear. Buy yours here>>>

 

 

Christmas Devo is Coming! – Saturday 21st December 9.30am – 12.30pm

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There aren’t many sleeps left to the Christmas DeVo on Saturday, December 21st, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

We’ve got a packed morning planned with the usual fun and games to round out 2024’s DeVo sessions. If you haven’t attended Christmas DeVo before, expect a morning of fun and games at the Rushmere Ridge Riders Bike Park.

Check out the timetable below for an idea of what we have planned.

Don’t worry if you can’t do the Dirt Jumps or don’t want take part in any of the competitions you can still attend and spectate and do the one’s you can and want to. 

If you haven’t booked yet, you can do so via the British Cycling Booking site here>>>

Don’t forget that fancy dress is optional, and as you can see there will be prizes for the best costumes. We’ve seen some fantastic outfits over the years, but remember, you need to ride in them too, which adds to the fun!

0930 Course Start – DeVo – Group Photo

Warm up runs in Bike Park
0945
1000 Peaty’s Long Jump Competition

Male and Female Categories – Elimination
1015
1030 DMR Dirt Jump Comp (6-Pack)

Best Trick and Best Whip – Jam Format

Riders that can’t ride the 6-Pack can watch it should be as much fun for spectators as it is those riding.
1045
1100 Break
1115 DeVo Santa Train

Full DeVo Train down Second Hand Shovel (Blue) & Red Rum (Red)
1130 DMR Jump Comp – Tabletop

Best Trick and Best Whip – Male and Female Categories – Jam Format
1145
1200
1220 Prize Giving and Raffle Draw
1230 Course Finish

Competitions 

No. Category Location Male/Female Winner
1. Best Costume   Male  
2. Best Costume   Female  
3. Peaty’s Long Jump Bottom Jump Male  
4. Peaty’s Long Jump Bottom Jump Female  
5. DMR Best Trick Dirt Jumps    
6. DMR Best Whip Dirt Jumps    
7. DMR Best Whip Tabletop Male  
8. DMR Best Whip Tabletop Female  
9. DMR Best Trick Tabletop Male  
10. DMR Best Trick Tabletop Female  
11. Crash of the Day      
12. Hard Charger (Most Enthusiastic)      

If you haven’t booked yet, you can do so via the British Cycling Booking site here>>>

 

 

Adult DeVo – Sunday 15th December – 9.30am – 1pm

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The Firecrest Mountain Bikxing Adult Rider Development Programme (RDP) based at Rushmere Country Park is your chance to join a Group Skills Course for riders aged 18 years old and over, focussed on Skills Development through a range of terrain.

Adult DeVo – 18yrs+
Rushmere Country Park
Sunday 15th December
Book Your Place Here>>>

Firecrest Mountain Biking’s Skills Training is underpinned by ‘The System’ our proven Skills Training methods which supports our ‘holistic approach’ to MTB Skills Development. ‘The System’ enables us to work with you and  give you an insight into ‘why to do’ things over ‘how to do’ them. This in turn gives you a unique perspective on developing your Skills and how to improve your performance when you’re riding trails.

This Group Course will enable you to access Firecrest MTB Skills Training at a significantly reduced rate. It is a chance to join a focussed Training Group aimed at enabling you to achieve your skills goals.

The Course is ideal for Downhill and Enduro Riders new to the Firecrest MTB Skills Courses and riders that have previously had MTB Skills Training from Firecrest Mountain Biking. The Course will cover an introduction to the ‘The System’ and then a range of ‘Technical Trail Features’, Including but not limited to; Jumps, Drops Corners and Technical Downhill Sections showing how you can use ‘The System’ to optimise your Skills, Mindset, and Performance.

‘The System’ will enable you to understand how to optimise your riding and easily identify areas that you need to focus on as you develop your skills. Tapping into our experience will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to ‘fast track’ the improvements to make those gains that will have you riding faster with more confidence.

Adult DeVo – 18yrs+
Rushmere Country Park
Sunday 15th December
Book Your Place Here>>>

Hawk66 Photography – 25,000 Images and Counting!

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Neil Hawkins – Hawk66 Photography has been taking photos at the DeVo sessions and Downhill races for a few years now.
He recently had to buy more storage and discovered that he’d uploaded over 25,000 photos during that time, the majority of which are from DeVo. As such, he has created a unique record of the courses, the riders, and their incredible progression over the years!
Check out his website here>>> for the full archive.

Firecrest MTB Young Rider Development Programme – Saturday Morning Courses – Winter 2024.

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Bookings for our Saturday Morning Courses for young mountain bikers from 8-16yrs of age are now live for November and December including our Christmas DeVo.

I’ve had to move the first Saturday morning course from Saturday 9th November to Saturday 16th November as I’m away on a training course in Scotland this weekend. But then the courses run on alternate weekends as planned.

All of our Level2 Courses are part of British Cycling – Cycling Development Pathway Centres – Gravity Programme and can be booked through the British Cycling Website. Find out more about the opportunities through the British Cycling Development Pathway  and what it means for the DeVo Programme here>>>

Here’s our DeVo Young Rider MTB Skills Half Term Programme with links to the booking pages: –

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 16th November
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 23rd November
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 7th December
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

Christmas DeVo – Saturday 21st December
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

Firecrest MTB Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – October Half Term Courses

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Bookings for our Half Term Mountain Bike Skills Courses for young mountain bikers from 8-16yrs of age are now live.

We have our Level1 Course on Tuesday 29th October for Beginner to Intermediate riders from the age of 8-12yrs from 10am – 12pm. This is followed by our DeVo Evo Course for Intermediate to Advance riders from 8-12yrs in the afternoon from 1pm – 3pm

On Thursday 31st October we have our DeVo Level2 Course this is for riders from 11-16yrs of ages and caters for rider abilities from beginner to advanced. This session runs all day from 10am – 4pm.

All of our Level2 Courses are part of British Cycling – Cycling Development Pathway Centres – Gravity Programme and can be booked through the British Cycling Website. Find out more about the opportunities through the British Cycling Development Pathway  and what it means for the DeVo Programme here>>>

Here’s our DeVo Young Rider MTB Skills Half Term Programme with links to the booking pages: –

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 26th October
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 29th October
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age – Beginner to Intermediate
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Evo – Tuesday 29th October
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age – Intermediate to Advanced
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Thursday 31st October
10am – 1pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

Firecrest MTB Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Saturday Morning Courses – Autumn 2024

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Bookings for the Saturday morning DeVo Level2 Courses for young mountain bikers from 11-16yrs of age are now live.

The Saturday morning courses will again be running fortnightly on Saturday mornings. These courses are aimed at riders from 11-16yrs of age looking to have fun, work on their skills and ride with other young mountain bikers.

All of our Level2 Courses are part of British Cycling – Cycling Development Pathway Centres – Gravity Programme and can be booked through the British Cycling Website. Find out more about the opportunities through the British Cycling Development Pathway  and what it means for the DeVo Programme here>>>

Here’s our DeVo Young Rider MTB Skills Autumn 2024 Programme with links to the booking pages: –

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 26th October
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Thursday 31st October
10am – 1pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

Northampton Bike Park – Young Rider MTB Courses – Summer Holidays 2024

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Firecrest MTB will be running a programme of kids Mountain Bike Skills Courses at Northampton Bike Park through the remainder of the Summer Holidays.

YOUNG RIDER 3 HOUR BASIC COURSE – 10-14 YEARS OLD
Wednesday 21st August – 10:00am – 1:00pm – £30pp
Book your place here>>>

BASIC MTB COURSE – 6-10YRS OLD
Wednesday 21st August – 2:00pm – 4:00pm – £20pp
Book your place here>>>

YOUNG RIDER 3 HOUR BASIC COURSE – 10-14 YEARS OLD
Wednesday 28th August – 10:00am – 1:00pm – £30pp
Book your place here>>>

BASIC MTB COURSE – 6-10YRS OLD
Wednesday 28th August – 2:00pm – 4:00pm – £20pp
Book your place here>>>

BASIC MTB COURSE – 6-10YRS OLD
Sunday 1st September – 2:00pm – 4:00pm – £20pp
Book your place here>>>