Mountain Bike Skills Courses at Northampton Bike Park

Firecrest MTB in partnership with Northamptonshire Sport are now running a range of MTB Skills Courses at Northampton Bike Park.

After a successful launch of the Young Rider Programme – DeVo on Sunday morning we have the first of our 3hr 1-2-1 Courses on Wednesday 24th May from 9,30am – 12.30pm (£175pp). That’s followed up with another option to book a 1-2-1 session on Friday 26th May from 9.30am – 12.30pm (£175pp).

Find out more and book your place below: –

Adult 3hr 1-2-1 MTB Session
Wednesday 24th May 9.30am – 12.30pm – £175pp
Book Your Place Here>>>

Adult 3hr 1-2-1 MTB Session
Wednesday 26th May 9.30am – 12.30pm – £175pp
Book Your Place Here>>>

 

 

 

 

DeVo – 13.05.23 – Rushmere Micro DH Race Times

With the Mini DH Race planned for Sunday at Chicksands cancelled we decided that as a lot of the riders had prepared for a race that weekend that we would run our own Micro DH as part of Saturday mornings DeVo at Rushmere Park.

We ran a full race simulation with practice and then timed runs on the trail known as Curly Wurley. A tight twisty track that provides more than enough challenges for just under 30 seconds of riding.

Here are the fastest times of 2 runs: –

1 Tom 00:26.7
2 Will 00:27.1
3 Ollie 00:28.7
4 Dylan 00:29.3
5 Frank 00:30.0
6 Josh 00:30.3
7 Lee 00:30.4
8 Peter 00:30.7
9 George 00:30.8
10 Liam 00:31.8
11 Hugo 00:32.2
12 Dylan 1 00:32.3
13 Arlo 00:33.7
14 Jack 00:33.9
15 Fane 00:34.4
16 Hannah 00:35.9
17 Harry C 00:37.0
18 Toby 00:37.4
19 Max 00:38.9
20 Julia 00:42.8

Summer Half Term Holiday Courses

Firecrest Mountain Biking have a packed programme of courses this Summer Half Term Holidays. With DeVo Level1 10am – 12pm and DeVo Evo 1pm – 3pm  for rider from 8-12yrs of age on Tuesday 30th May andDeVo Level2 from 10am – 4pm for riders from 12-16yrs of age on Thursday 1st June.

Summer Half Term Course Dates –

Summer Half Term Courses – DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 30th May
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

Summer Half Term Courses – DeVo Evo – Tuesday 30th May
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

Summer Half Term Courses – DeVo Level2 – Thursday 1st June
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>


Location

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

Adult DeVo – Sunday 21st May – 9.30am – 1pm

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 21st May – 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 21st May – 9.30am – 1pm
Book Your Place Here>>>


 

DeVo Level2 Saturday Morning Courses – April-May – 2023

Firecrest Mountain Biking have a full programme of DeVo Level2 Saturday morning courses this April and May. The Courses are for boys and girls from 12-16yrs looking to develop their mountain bike skills and ride with likeminded young riders. They run at Rushmere Country Park on alternate Saturday morning from 9.30am – 12.30pm.

Latest Dates –

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 15th April
9,30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 29th April
9,30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 13th May
9,30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 27th May
9,30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>


Location

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

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

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>>>


 

Easter Holiday DeVo Courses

Firecrest Mountain Biking have a packed programme of courses this Easter Holidays. With DeVo Level1 10am – 12pm and DeVo Evo 1pm – 3pm  for rider from 8-12yrs of age on Tuesday 4th April and Tuesday 11th April and DeVo Level2 from 10am – 4pm for riders from 12-16yrs of age on Thursday 6th April and Thursday 13th April.

Latest Dates –

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 1st April
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 4th April
10am – 12pm – 8-12rs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Evo – Tuesday 4th April
1pm – 3pm – 8-12rs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Thursday 6th April
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 11th April
10am – 12pm – 8-12rs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Evo – Tuesday 11th April
1pm – 3pm – 8-12rs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Thursday 13th April
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>


Location

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

Adult DeVo – Sunday 26th March – 9.30am – 1pm

The Firecrest Mountain Biking 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 26th March – 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 26th March – 9.30am – 1pm
Book Your Place Here>>>


 

Calling all DeVo riders… Are you the next big thing?

MucOff and our UCI MTB Youth Team MucOff Young Guns are on the hunt for fresh UK talent aged 1215 to join the team! So if you think you have what it takes to join the team then click on the link below to apply.

Riders don’t need to have any mountain bike or racing experience, they just need to be based in the UK with permission from a parent or guardian, and have some raw bike skills — That’s it! This could be your ticket to the next level.

Apply now!

mucoff.com/younggunsacademy

Firecrest MTB Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Saturday Morning Courses – Winter/Spring 2023

Bookings for the Saturday morning DeVo Level2 Courses for young mountain bikers from 12-16yrs of age are now live.

The Saturday morning courses will again be running fortnightly on Saturday mornings. These courses are aimed at riders from 12-16yrs 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 Courses Half Term and Winter 2022 programme with links to the booking pages: –

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 4th February
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 18th February
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 4th March
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 1st April
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>