Category Archives: School Holiday Activities

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
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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 – 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
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BASIC MTB COURSE – 6-10YRS OLD
Wednesday 21st August – 2:00pm – 4:00pm – £20pp
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YOUNG RIDER 3 HOUR BASIC COURSE – 10-14 YEARS OLD
Wednesday 28th August – 10:00am – 1:00pm – £30pp
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BASIC MTB COURSE – 6-10YRS OLD
Wednesday 28th August – 2:00pm – 4:00pm – £20pp
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BASIC MTB COURSE – 6-10YRS OLD
Sunday 1st September – 2:00pm – 4:00pm – £20pp
Book your place here>>>

 

Okeford Hill Bike Park and Firecrest MTB – DeVo Gravity Camp – 29.08.24

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

DeVo Gravity Camp – Thursday 29th August
Okeford Hill Bike Park
10am – 4pm – 12-18yrs of age
Book your place here>>>

If you’re and experienced gravity racer or starting out and looking to move up the timesheets, then this is the course for you. Especially if you’re preparing to race the Duck Soup Downhill on September 29.09.24. Don’t miss a day spent on the trails at Okeford Bike 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 Course is for Mountain Bikers aged from 12 years to 18 years old looking to develop their Downhill and Enduro Mountain Bike Racing Skills.

The Course at Okeford Hill Bike 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 rider’s times and subsequent improvements from the coaching sessions.

This course 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.

All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB’s highly experienced staff providing expert tuition. If you’re looking to develop your Mountain Bike Skills, these are the courses for you!

All of Firecrest’s Mountain Bike Skills Courses are structured to provide a progressive programme of Mountain Bike Skills Training so you can come on them all or just come along on the days you can make to suit.

NB: This course requires participants to have and wear their own Helmets (Full Face Helmets are compulsory) and Knee and Elbow Pads (full body armour recommended) as a minimum level of protection.

DeVo Gravity Camp – Thursday 29th August
Okeford Hill Bike Park
10am – 4pm – 12-18yrs of age
Book your place here>>>

Northampton Bike Park – Young Rider MTB Courses – Wednesday 24th May

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Check out the rest of the Summer Holiday Programme we are running at Northampton Bike Park here>>>

Firecrest MTB will be at Northampton Bike Park running running a day of courses. Starting with a 3hr MTB Skills Training Course for riders from 11-16 years old. Utilising all of the trails at the Bike Park this is a great course for riders looking to work on their cornering and jumping.

Northampton Bike Park – Young Rider 3hr Basic Skills
Wednesday 24th May
9.30am – 12.30pm – 11-16yrs of age
Northampton Bike Park
Book your place here>>>

We also have two courses for younger riders running in the afternoon. With a course for 6-8yr old beginners running from 1pm – 2.30pm and a course for 9-12yr old beginners running from 3pm – 4.30pm.

Northampton Bike Park – 6-8yrs Old Beginners MTB Skills Course
Wednesday 24th July
1pm – 2.30pm – 6-8yrs of age
Northampton Bike Park
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Northampton Bike Park – 9-12yrs Old Beginners MTB Skills Course
Wednesday 24th July
3pm – 4.30pm – 6-8yrs of age
Northampton Bike Park
Book your place here>>>

There will be more courses at Northampton Bike Park on Wednesday’s throughout the Holidays keep an eye on our website and their Events Page for details!

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
Book your place here>>>

Firecrest MTB – Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Summer Holiday Programme 2024

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The Summer Holidays are fast approaching and we are bringing you a packed programme of Summer Holiday Mountain Bike Skills Courses at Rushmere Country Park. With MTB Courses on selected Tuesday’s in July and August for our Level1 and Devo Evo Programmes, for riders from 8-12yrs of age. DeVo Level2, British Cycling Gravity Development Centre (Central) is back with our all day (6hr) Courses on selected Thursday’s through out the holidays too.

Don’t forget bookings are still open to come on our annual trip to BikePark Wales on Thursday 15th August it’s our annual pilgrimage to the ride the amazing the trails the Bike Park in South Wales has to offer.

Firecrest MTB – Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Summer Holiday Programme 2024

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 20th August
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Devo Evo – Tuesday 20th August
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level2 – Thursday 22nd August
10am – 4pm – 11-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Book your place here>>>

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 27th August
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Devo Evo – Tuesday 27th August
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 31st August
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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—Girls DeVo— Sunday 8th September
9.30am – 12.30pm – 8-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Location and Timings

DeVo is run by Firecrest Mountain Biking at Rushmere Country Park. The courses are run during the School Holiday’s with DeVo Level2 Courses on alternate Saturdays and Girls DeVo on one Saturday a month..

Cost

The DeVo Courses range is cost from £12.00* per participant for the DeVo1 Holiday Courses through to £30.00* per participant for the all day DeVo2 Holiday Courses.

 

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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