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Firecrest MTB – Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo Level2 12-16yrs – Summer Holiday Programme 23

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DeVo Level2 Course Dates Summer 2023

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 8th July
9,30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 22nd July
9,30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 27th July
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 10th August
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 31st August
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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The DeVo2 Mountain Bike Skills Courses at Rushmere Country Park will get you riding your Mountain Bike with more confidence and speed. They are a great opportunity to meet likeminded young riders and progress your riding. From getting faster on the trails at Rushmere Country Park through to racing at Local, Regional and National Competitions.

These sessions are now part of British Cycling’s Gravity Pathway Development Programme running across 6 regional centres in England. Find out more about this exciting programme and what it means to the DeVo Programme riders here>>> 

For young mountain bikers coming through our programme of Mountain Bike Skills Courses they build on the skills taught on the Level1 Courses. All the Training Courses Firecrest run provide an insight into the Mountain Bike Skills Essentials that enable you to get the most from your Mountain Bike.

Firecrest MTB’s DeVo Level2 Mountain Bike Skills Courses will be using all the trails at Rushmere Country Park from the Pumptrack to the tight and technical trails and big jumps in the Bike Park.

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!

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.

Firecrest MTB – Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo Evo 8-12yrs – Intermediate/Advanced – Summer Holiday Programme 23

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DeVo Evo Course Dates – Summer 2023

DeVo Evo – Tuesday 25th July
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 8th August
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 29th August
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Firecrest Mountain Biking’s Young Rider Development Programme’s (DeVo) popular Holiday MTB Skills Training Courses. The DeVo Evo Course (Short for ‘Development’ ‘DeVo’ and ‘Evolution’ ‘Evo’) is for young riders that aren’t old enough or ready to ride at Level2 but are looking to progress their skills to more challenging terrain at Rushmere Park.

Please Note: – This Courses is for Mountain Bikers aged from 8 years to 12 years old who have attended 4 or more Level1 DeVo Courses or have been adivsed by Ian to book on this course and are looking to progress their skills.

The Holiday Mountain Bike Skills Courses at Rushmere Country Park will get you riding your Mountain Bike with more confidence. They are a great opportunity to meet likeminded young riders and progress your riding.

All the of Firecrest Mountain Biking’s DeVo Courses provide an insight into the Mountain Bike Skills Essentials that enable you to get the most from your Mountain Bike.

Firecrest MTB’s DeVo Evo Mountain Bike Skills Courses provide a great opportunity for younger riders to develop their skills and ride more of the Mountain Bike Trails at Rushmere Country Park.

All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB’s highly experienced staff providing expert tuition.

Firecrest MTB – Young Rider Development Programme – Level1 8-12yrs – Summer Holiday Programme 23

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DeVo Level1 Course Dates – Summer 2023

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 25th July
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 8th August
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 29th August
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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The DeVo1 Courses are for beginner to intermediate level Mountain Bikers aged from 8 years to 12 years old looking to develop their Mountain Bike Skills. These courses are a great opportunity to meet likeminded young riders and progress your riding and build your confidence and get out and experience the trails in Rushmere Country Park.

The perfect introduction for young mountain bikers coming through our programme of Mountain Bike Skills Courses. Firecrest MTB’s DeVo Level1 Mountain Bike Skills Courses provide a great introduction to the Mountain Bike Trails at Rushmere Country Park from the Pumptrack to a taster of the Cross Country and Downhill Trails.

All the training is given under the watchful eye of Firecrest MTB’s highly experienced staff providing expert tuition.

Easter Holiday DeVo Courses

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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
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DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 4th April
10am – 12pm – 8-12rs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 4th April
1pm – 3pm – 8-12rs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 6th April
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 11th April
10am – 12pm – 8-12rs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 11th April
1pm – 3pm – 8-12rs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 13th April
10am – 4pm – 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

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

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Bookings for the February Half Term Holiday DeVo Level1, DeVo Evo, Level2 Courses for young mountain bikers from 12-16yrs of age are now live.

Here’s our DeVo Young Rider MTB Skills Courses in February Half Term:

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 14th February
Beginner and Intermediate
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 14th February
Intermediate and Advanced
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 16th February
10am – 4pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Firecrest MTB Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Half Term and Saturday Morning Courses – Winter 2022

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Bookings for the Half Term Holiday’s and Saturday morning DeVo Level1, DeVo Evo, Girls DeVo and Level2 Courses for young mountain bikers from 12-16yrs of age are now live.

The Saturday morning courses will 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 26th November
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 10th December 
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Firecrest MTB Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Saturday Morning Courses – Autumn 2022

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The Saturday morning DeVo Level2 Courses for young mountain bikers from 12-16yrs of age return to Rushmere Country Park from Saturday 3rd September. The courses will then 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 Level2 Autumn 2022 programme with links to the booking pages:-

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 3rd September
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 17th September
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 1st October
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 15th October
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-16yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Firecrest MTB – DeVo Level2 Road Trip – BikePark Wales – 17.08.22

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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 providing expert tuition.

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.

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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. 

Firecrest MTB Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Summer Holiday Courses 2022

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We have a packed programme of Mountain Bike Skills Courses for young mountain bikers over the Summer Holidays. With DeVo Level1 and DeVo Evo on Tuesday’s and DeVo Level2 all day on Thursday’s.

Our Summer Holiday Kids Courses can be booked through the following online platforms. The Level1 Courses can be booked through Eventbrite and the 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 programme with links to the booking pages:-

DeVo Level2 – Thursday 18th August
10am – 4pm – 12-18yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 30th August
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 30th August
12pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 1st September
10am – 4pm – 12-18yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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FMTB Young Rider Development Programme – DeVo – Easter Holiday Courses 2022

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We have a packed programme of Mountain Bike Skills Courses for kids over the Easter Holidays. With the Holidays split by a week for Beds and Bucks we have 3 weeks of sessions so you won’t miss out. With DeVo Level1 and DeVo Evo on Tuesday’s and DeVo Level2 all day on Thursday’s. We also have a Girls DeVo on Saturday 2nd April from 9.30am – 12.30pm.

The Level1 Courses can be booked through Eventbrite and the 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 programme with links to the booking pages:-

DeVo Level2 – Saturday 2nd April
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-18yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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Girls DeVo
Saturday 2nd April
9.30am – 12.30pm
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 5th April (Beds Easter Holidays)
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 5th April (Beds Easter Holidays)
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 12th April (Bucks and Beds Easter Holidays)
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 12th April (Bucks and Beds Easter Holidays)
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 14th April (Bucks and Beds Easter Holidays)
10am – 4pm – 12-18yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 16th April
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-18yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Bookings open 04.04.22 at 10am

DeVo Level1 – Tuesday 19th April (Bucks Beds Half Term)
10am – 12pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Evo – Tuesday 19th April (Bucks Beds Half Term)
1pm – 3pm – 8-12yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Thursday 21st April (Bucks and Beds Easter Holidays)
10am – 1pm – 12-18yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
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DeVo Level2 – Saturday 30th April
9.30am – 12.30pm – 12-18yrs of age
Rushmere Country Park
Bookings open 18.04.22 at 10am