BMX coaching for all ages

Our coaching caters for all abilities, taking riders from their first pedal off the start ramp to developing some of the best riders in Britain. Throughout the year, we run a comprehensive rider development program aimed at nurturing our riders through the BMX levels and improving their race skills.

BMX coaching Charlie Yates Head coach

rider development program

From Spring to Autumn, we run regular coaching sessions Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings across all levels at our Bruntwood Park track.

Through the winter, we run regular coaching sessions on Saturdays across all levels at our Bruntwood Park track and at The National Cycling Centre in Manchester. All coaching sessions are for booked riders only. Please get in touch for details on how to book.

Saturday Coaching

Saturday morning coaching sessions for all levels.

  • National Development Sessions 8;30-11am invite only.
  • Level 1 and above 11-12pm This session is aimed at riders who can ride the track standing up, and want to improve their core BMX skills.
  • Level 2 and above riders 12-1:30pm.
  • Session times may vary, and changes will be made based on demand.
  • The track will remain shut to the public 8am – 3pm Saturday for club sessions

All sessions are booked through Spond.

Tuesday Coaching

Through the Summer, on Tuesday evenings we run coaching sessions across all levels.

  • Level 1 (5-6 pm) Open to all – This session is aimed at beginners who are able to ride a bike on the flat and want to learn the BMX basics, as well as riders who can ride the whole track.
  • Levels 2 – 4 Race Training (6-8 pm) Primary members only. These sessions are aimed at developing riders’ racing skills. All sessions are run by our team of British Cycling BMX-qualified coaches and riders are signed off at each level by our coaches.

Tuesday Winter Gates

On Tuesday evenings through the winter, we run gate sessions for our more advanced riders.

  • Level 2a and above
  • Set up at 6pm with the gate session running 6:30-8pm
  • Booked riders only
  • Track will be closed to the public for the duration of the session

Adult Coaching

The club also runs Thursday evening sessions for our older riders of all levels. These sessions include skills, open gates and race skills.

Indoor Coaching

Our residency at the National Indoor Cycling Centre continues regularly through the Winter with sessions every month on a Sunday for all riders in levels 2 and above. These sessions are for first-club member riders only. All our coaching sessions are booked through our booking app, Spond. Please get in touch to register.

CLUB coaches

Brian Barton

Ellis grimes

coaching levels