CHILDREN'S TRAINING SESSIONS - SUITABLE FOR 4+(OWN BIKES) & 6+(BIKE HIRE)
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Children’s training runs March-September when the weather is more favourable so we recommend booking well in advance to avoid disappointment. Teenager sessions (age 12-16) are also available, see drop-down menu).
Use our handy level guide below to book onto the most suitable session.
Level 0: Absolute Beginners: Suitable for complete beginners with no prior experience. (Must be able to ride a push bike). This session will start from scratch with the basics of bike control as an introduction to trials riding.
Level 1: Absolute Beginners: Suitable for those who are just starting their trials journey – suited to riders who have had a go on a bike before and can ride but with assistance (eg, with someone holding onto the bike or the rider is sitting down). This session will start from scratch with the basics of bike control as an introduction to trials riding.
Level 2: Beginners: Suitable for those who are just starting their trials journey (riding the white route at trials), riders who have ridden a trials bike before unaided and must be able to stand up on the pegs.
Level 3: Intermediate: Suitable for riders who are competent with bike controls and can ride unaided with their feet on the pegs, able to confidently navigate the sections and those who are riding the yellow route at trials. This session will build on the basics and challenge the rider as their skill set develops.
Level 4: Advanced: Suitable for experienced riders who are competing and riding the red route at trials. This session will challenge the rider and they will need the experience, knowledge and confidence to position themselves effectively on the bike to navigate over, round or through challenges. This session is best taught as a private training session when the training can be tailored to the rider.
What to expect…
We typically run the children’s training as 2 hour sessions in small groups of 6 riders per instructor. On arrival, you’ll sign on and get kitted up before watching a short safety brief video. You’ll then meet your instructor and be assigned a bike for the day… then the fun begins! Head out into the fields to start your training – training starts off on flattish ground where your instructor will teach you the very basics of bike control and get you comfortable on the bike before gradually progressing onto ‘sections’. Sections are essentially obstacles which your instructor will mark out using coloured flags. As the day progresses, so will your skills! Each day is tailored dynamically to the ability of the group.
The bikes…
We have a range of electric OSET bikes in a variety of sizes which are perfect for young riders. OSET’s are the perfect, safe beginners bike since they have fully adjustable (with parent lock) controls for speed, power and response.
What’s included…
√ Bike hire (unless you BYOB)
√ Riding kit (boots, helmet, gloves, trials pants and a jersey*)
√ A hot or cold drink and home baking
√ Full tuition
Prices:
- 2 Hour Session:
- BYOB £70 | Bike hire £99
Why not upgrade to the ULTIMATE?
Includes bike hire, riding gear hire, a bacon butty on arrival and lunch (full day only for food), damage waiver and an IPT t-shirt or hoodie to take home at the end of the day!
- 2 Hour Taster £119
Optional extras…
- Damage wavier – £15 2 hour sessions
- Waterproofs – £15 a set
(*the available trials clothing is up to a maximum size of: Jersey :46″ chest, Pants: 40″ waist, Boots: EU50 and Helmet: 63cm circumference).
Minors
To comply with training guidelines, a parent or guardian of riders under the age of 18 will need to stay on site at Inch Perfect Trials for the duration of the training session in case of an emergency.
Private Training Sessions
We offer 1 hour private training sessions for all abilities. If your little rider hasn’t got their own bike, we have a range of Oset bikes available to hire for ages 6+ as well as all the riding gear (boots, helmet, gloves, trials pants and a jersey*). A private training session includes full tuition and refreshments at the end of the session. Book for either 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 training by selecting ‘private training’ from the drop-down menu
My 7yr old had a great time on the Beginner 2 hrs experience. His instructor (DJ) was superb and all the children progressed really quickly. Facilities were excellent and the views were beautiful. We will definitely be back.
– GlobeTrotting586189 | TripAdvisor
Our 7 year old son went on the two hour beginners experience on Saturday and he absolutely loved it. The instructor was excellent at building the kids confidence and skills in the wet muddy conditions. Will definitely be going back!
– KP79136 | TripAdvisor
What a fantastic place, my 2 boys really enjoyed the beginners class. All the staff were lovely and helpful and a special mention for Nigel who was running the session. He was so patient with my son and really encouraged them all on the bikes. The whole place is a brilliant set up and we will definitely be booking to go again.
– 179fayer | TripAdvisor
My 9 year old has got to the stage where he just wants to be on his Xbox and everything else is ‘Meh’. Until he had a day at Inch perfect with Nigel. We took him and his 5 year old sister for a training day and they absolutely loved it. Nigel was brilliant with the kids and the improvement over the day was amazing to watch. Highly recommend to anyone at any level of trials (my husband also enjoyed a ‘pay and play’ day on his own bike). We are already looking for dates to go back. I only wish we lived closer!
– Julie_Z16 | TripAdvisor
Cannot recommend these guys enough. A two hour beginners session for kids. My three grandchildren enjoyed it so much. Instructor Simon (DJ) was so good with them. Granddaughter was very nervous but Simon got her going and was so patient. Two boys were more confident but were kept safe in line and keep asking to go again.
– T3220RQanthonys | TripAdvisor