Age is a guide - confidence and riding ability matter more. Our Explorers, Shredders and Senders groups are designed around different levels of experience. If you’re unsure, get in touch and we’ll help you choose.

\no mountain biking experience is needed for our sessions, but riders must already be able to ride independently, control their bike and stop safely using their brakes.

Yes. To join a Muddy session, riders need to be able to ride at least 10m independently and stop safely using their brakes. They don’t need mountain biking experience - that’s what we’re here to help them build!

Absolutely. If siblings or friends are of a similar age and riding ability, they can book onto the same session where spaces are available. If they fall into different age groups, get in touch before booking - age is a guide, and we’ll do our best to find a session that works for everyone based on their confidence and riding ability.

Most mountain or hybrid bikes are suitable - your child doesn’t need an expensive or specialist bike. The bike should be in good working order, have working brakes and be suitable for riding off-road. Road bikes with drop handlebars or narrow tyres aren’t suitable.

Bikes need to be safe and rideable at the start of the session, with working brakes, tyres and gears. If you’re unsure, let us know in advance and arrive 15 minutes early - we’re happy to carry out a basic bike check free of charge.

We can make minor adjustments, but we can’t carry out repairs during a session. If a bike isn’t safe to ride, your child won’t be able to use it. Subject to availability, a replacement bike may be available for £10 and must be arranged before the session starts.

Comfortable sports clothes for the weather. We recommend long sleeves and trousers for extra protection, plus a waterproof jacket if rain is likely. Clothes and shoes may get muddy!

Please bring a bike in good working order, a helmet and gloves. Riders should also bring a small backpack with plenty to drink and a few snacks for breaks.

Muddy MTB sessions take place at three locations around Amersham and the Chilterns: Woodrow High House, Westwood Park and Chesham Bois. Each offers a different type of mountain biking, from technical trail skills to woodland ride-outs and flow trails and berms.

No. Parents can drop their child off and collect them at the end of the session. At Woodrow High House, you’re welcome to stay and watch. At Westwood Park and Chesham Bois, the sessions move around the trails, so it’s less practical for parents to watch.

Don’t worry - we’ll make sure you know exactly where and when to collect them.

Muddy MTB sessions are led by Alex Woods, a MIAS Level 2 qualified mountain bike instructor with an enhanced DBS check and outdoor first-aid qualification. Alex founded Muddy MTB in 2023 and is passionate about helping young riders build skills, confidence and a love of riding.

We ride in most weather - getting wet and muddy is part of mountain biking! We keep a close eye on conditions and will only cancel if we believe it isn’t safe to ride. If Muddy MTB cancels a session, we’ll offer you an alternative session or refund.

We understand that plans change. If you can no longer make a session, please let us know as soon as possible. While we can’t guarantee a refund, we’ll always do our best to move your booking to another suitable session or offer a refund where we’re able to.

Yes! Muddy MTB gift vouchers can be used for Small Group Coaching, Trail Academy or One-to-One Coaching, and are available in any amount. Email hello@muddymtb.com and we’ll arrange your voucher to be sent either to you or directly to the recipient.