Category Archives: Fitness and Performance

Firecrest MTB – DeVo Gravity Camp  – DH and Enduro Race Training – 01.08.24

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Introducing Firecrest MTB’s – DeVo Gravity Camp this is a day of training specifically focussed on Juvenile, Youth and Junior DH and Enduro Racers.

If you’re and experienced gravity racer or starting out and looking to move up the timesheets, then this is the course for you. Don’t miss a day spent on the trails at Rushmere Country Park honing your gravity race skills. Firecrest MTB have been training gravity racers for over 26yrs working with some of the world’s fastest racers to improve their race results at regional, national and international races. We will train you to ride faster and enable you to race with more confidence which will ultimately move you up the timesheets get you achieving your racing goals.

Course Details

This Courses is for experianced Mountain Bikers aged from 12 years to 18 years old looking to develop their Downhill and Enduro Mountain Bike Racing Skills.

The Courses at Rushmere Park will get you racing your Mountain Bike with more confidence and speed. These courses will focus on advance riding techniques and the gravity disciplines of Enduro and Downhill utilising our Freelap Timing System to simulate races and accurately measure riders times and subsequent improvements from the coaching sessions. Each rider will have access to their own Freelap Timing Chip throughout the day meaning that all your runs are timed and you can measure and see you’re run times and where and how you’re improving.

These courses are also a great opportunity to meet likeminded racers and progress your racing skills. From learning to carry more speed on the trails through to how to get the most out of a race at Local, Regional, National and International Competitions.

Firecrest MTB – DeVo Gravity Camp
DH and Enduro Race Training – 01.08.24
10am – 4pm – Juvenile, Youth & Junior Riders
Rushmere Country Park
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Adult DeVo – Sunday 28th July – 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 28th July – 9.30am – 1pm
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 28th July – 9.30am – 1pm
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DeVo – 22.06.24 – Rushmere Timed Runs

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On Saturday mornings DeVo we ran a session of timed runs to practice and prepare for a downhill or enduro race. With  a timed period of practice and then timed runs on the trail known as Curly Wurley at Rushmere Country Park. It’s a great track short but tight and twisty  that provides more than enough challenges for around 30 seconds of riding.

You can find our more and book on the next DeVo Course Here>>>

Here are the riders run times: –

DeVo Riders

Position Name Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Fastest Time
1 Tom F 00:30.3 00:30.2 00:30.2
2 Lenny 00:33.5 00:30.8 00:30.8
3 Hugo 00:32.9 00:31.9 00:31.9
4 Charlie 00:33.3 00:33.7 00:33.3
4 Max 00:33.3 00:33.5 00:34.6 00:33.3
4 Henry 00:34.0 00:34.1 00:33.3 00:33.3
7 Jasper 00:34.0 00:35.8 00:34.0
8 James B 00:35.5 00:34.6 00:34.6
8 Ollie Wass 00:35.4 00:34.7 00:34.6 00:34.6
10 Theo 00:36.1 00:34.7 00:34.7
11 Freddie (Santa Cruz) 00:34.8 00:35.4 00:34.8
12 Riley 00:35.0 00:35.0 00:35.0
13 Harry 00:35.1 00:35.9 00:35.1
13 Olly Scott 00:35.1 00:35.7 00:35.1
15 Sam Cooke 00:37.6 00:35.4 00:35.7 00:35.4
16 Sam F 00:35.8 00:35.8
17 Arlo 00:35.9 00:36.4 00:35.9
17 Damien 00:35.9 00:35.9
19 Ollie Warner 00:36.0 00:36.4 00:36.0
20 Lewie 00:39.1 00:38.2 00:38.2
21 Freddie S 00:40.4 00:39.7 00:39.7

Female Riders

Position Name Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Fastest Time
1 Kayly 00:34.3 00:34.3
2 Evie 00:37.0 00:37.0

DeVo Support Riders and Adults

Position Name Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Fastest Time
1 Harry 00:29.4 00:32.0 00:29.4
2 Aaron 00:30.8 00:31.4 00:30.8
3 Pete 00:32.0 00:31.3 00:31.3
4 Myles 00:34.9 00:33.9 00:33.9
5 Steve 00:41.7 00:41.7

Adult DeVo – Sunday 16th June – 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 16th June – 9.30am – 1pm
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 16th June – 9.30am – 1pm
Book Your Place Here>>>


 

Firecrest MTB – DeVo Level2 Road Trip – BikePark Wales – 15.08.24

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Firecrest Mountain Biking’s Young Rider Development Programme’s (DeVo) is on the road. With Aston Hill Bike Park staying closed we are heading to BikePark Wales for day at one of the UK’s top BikeParks.

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Course Details

The day trip to BikePark Wales is for Mountain Bikers aged from 12 years to 18 years old its recommended that you are a DeVo Level2 Regular having attended at least 3 DeVo Level2 courses in the last 6 months.

We will be riding the trails at BikePark Wales under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB’s highly experienced staff.

The trails at BikePark Wales offer something for everyone with a range of graded mountain bike trails. We’ll also be using the Uplift so there’s no riding or pushing to be done to get back to the top for another run!

We’ll meet outside the Visitor `Welcome Centre at BikePark Wales for 9.15am prompt you’ll need to arrange your own travel but there may be the option to lift share.

NB: This course requires participants to have and wear their own Full Face Helmets with gloves and knee pads as a minimum level of protection. You’ll also have to sign (or get your parents to sign) BikePark Wales Acceptance of Risk form prior to arrving at the Park. There’s a link to this in the booking confirmation e-mail.

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Join the Firecrest MTB Pinkbike Fantasy League

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Despite the opening round of the 2024 Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup of the year taking place over the weekend there’s still chance to enter the Firecrest MTB Pinkbike Fantasy League.

All you need to do is to have a team set up or set up your team for the next round in Poland and then sign up to our Fantasy League.

Join Pinkbike Fantasy League – Firecrest MTB

Congratulations to Jack1234hs that took the win and leads the league after Round 1 in Fort William.

Rank Team Points
1 flag Jack1234hs 66
2 flag ktmtb 59
3 flag FirecrestMTB 56
4 flag JutAves 55
5 flag Pbrobbo 47

Firecrest MTB – Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Spring/Summer Saturday Morning Courses

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Firecrest Mountain Biking have a packed programme of Saturday morning courses this Spring/Summer. With DeVo Level2 from 9.30am – 12.30pm for riders from 11-16yrs of age.

DeVo Level2

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 11th May
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 25th May
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 30th May
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 8th June
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 22nd June
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Location

DeVo is run by Firecrest Mountain Biking at Rushmere Country Park. Click here for directions

Imagine Cruising – One Life Wish – Melisa Learns to Mountain Bike

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“Hi my names Melisa, I’ve been given your number by my husband Alex who used to ride on your Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo back in the 00’s. He said you’d be the right person to help me learn to mountain bike. I’ve just won a competition through my work and they’ll pay for me to be trained so that I can surprise my husband and ride an MTB Enduro race with him”. Of course that’s not your usual telephone enquiry but one that lead to a summer of skills training for Mel culminating in her first Mountain Bike Race at the Pedalhounds E-MTB Enduro early in October.

Mel works for Imagine Causing and the competition she’d won was their One Life Challenge. Where they fund their staff to pursue their own One Life Challenges. Mel’s husband Alex had brought her the bike and all the kit so she could join him and their 20 month old son out on the trails. Mel thought it would be a great way to facilitate the dream of adrenaline, fun and love-filled family memories for years to come and to prove to herself that any challenge is attainable.

Chatting through Mel’s goals I put together a programme of training courses to build here skills and confidence on her E-bike and to get her ready for her first E-MTB Enduro Race that she’d entered in October. Then we worked together on developing her skills, fitness and race craft to get her ready for the race and it was great to see Mel’s progression throughout the sessions and it was great to see her achieve her dream of lining up for her first race.

You can find out more and follow Mel’s journey on the Imagine Cruising website with video’s of her training journey culminating in a full video of her surprising her husband Alex at the race and how she got on between the tapes for the first time.

Find out all about Mel’s One Life Challenge and watch Mel’s video’s here>>

If you have a personal challenge or are looking to develop your mountain bike skills then we have a course for you. Find out more about our range of courses here>>>

Adult DeVo – Sunday 23rd April – 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 23rd April – 9.30am – 1pm
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.

Check out Neil Hawkins Photo’s from June’s Adult DeVo Here>>>

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 23rd April – 9.30am – 1pm
Book Your Place Here>>>


 

Firecrest MTB – Online Course Bookings Available Now

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We are excited to be trialling a new online course booking system for our tailored 1-2-1 Mountain Bike Skills Courses. The new online system enables you to check our course availability online and to book and pay for your course quickly and easily.

Book Your Mountain Bike Skills Course Here>>>

“We’ve held off for a long time when it comes to replacing the e-mail course booking system we’ve been using for nearly 25yrs. But with everyone now so used to booking and purchasing online we felt we couldn’t hold off any longer. The new system will streamline the booking process without compromising the tailored approach and customer focus that we pride ourselves on when it comes to our mountain bike skills courses”. said Firecrest MTB’s founder Ian Warby.

“We’ve always recognised that booking a course with us is the first stage in our customers journey. Despite the benefits of having customers e-mailing us with an enquiry and being able to run through the course options, switching the booking to our online partner will enable us to improve the booking process in many other ways, not least speeding up the whole process and letting everyone see our course availability live and to pay online” Ian continued.

Book Your Mountain Bike Skills Course Here>>>

The new online booking site has a number of options when it comes to viewing our course availability but the easiest way to view the courses is via the Timetable view. In this view all of the dates can be viewed easily and you can choose a date to suit. When you’ve chosen the date for your course you’ll be taken through the booking and payment process and receive a confirmation e-mail with all of our contact details should you have any questions specific requirements or need any additional information prior to your course.

We have listed all of the dates available as customisable 1-2-1 courses but if you want to bring a friend of book a group session all of the dates shown can be booked for up to 6 participants. Please use the contact page to send us an e-mail with your requirements and we’ll come straight back to you with the options for the date of your choice.

Book Your Mountain Bike Skills Course Here>>>

Of course is online booking isn’t for you then we won’t be winding up the e-mail booking process just yet. You can contact us for our latest dates and with any course related questions via our Contact Us page here.