Wheely Wild! Mountain Biking and Forest Activities for Girls
Confidence on two wheels, friendship on the trail and time spent outdoors. Our girls-only sessions give young riders a supportive space to learn, explore and ride.
A place for girls to find their riding feet
Wheely Wild! is a mountain biking and forest activity programme designed specifically for girls. Each session is led by qualified coaches who understand that every rider starts from a different place, whether it is a first trip off road or a return to the bike after a long break.
Sessions combine skills training on gentle trails with forest games, den building and short exploration walks, so riders build fitness, bike control and confidence without pressure to keep up with anyone.
- Small groups with a high coach-to-rider ratio
- Bikes and safety kit available to hire
- Sessions for beginners and returning riders
- Relaxed pace with time to talk, play and rest
What every session includes
The programme is built around three things: riding skills, time outdoors and a friendly group to share them with.
Safe skills coaching
Coaches teach balance, braking, cornering and climbing in stages, with clear checks before riders move to the next challenge.
Forest activities
Shelter building, orienteering games and wildlife spotting give riders a break from the bike and a chance to explore the woods.
Confidence first
Every rider sets personal goals with their coach, and progress is celebrated at the end of each session in a supportive group.
Inside the trail
A few moments from recent Wheely Wild! sessions.
How a Wheely Wild! day unfolds
Arrival and bike check
Riders meet their coaches, collect helmets and have bikes fitted and checked before heading out.
Warm-up and skills
A short warm-up is followed by focused practice on braking, balance and steering on smooth trails.
Forest break
Lunch and a forest game, with time to rest, snack and talk about the morning ride.
Trail ride and reflection
Riders put new skills into practice on a gentle loop, then finish with a group reflection and goal setting.
Pricing and booking
New dates for 2021 are now open. Choose the option that suits your rider.
Single session
£35 / session
- Half-day coached session
- Small group of up to six riders
- Helmet and basic kit included
Season block
£180 / six sessions
- Six sessions across the year
- Priority places on new dates
- Progress review with your coach
From parents and riders
My daughter went from nervous to fearless in one season. The coaches were patient and she came home happy every single time.
Parent of a rider aged 11
I had not ridden off road since school. The group made me feel welcome from the first minute, and I now ride with friends every weekend.
Returning rider
Frequently asked questions
No. Bikes are available to hire. If your rider has her own bike, please bring it to a bike check before the first session.
Sessions are grouped by age and experience so that riders ride alongside others at a similar level.
Parents and carers are welcome to wait at the meeting point. To keep sessions focused, we ask that you do not join riders on the trail.
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Ready to get your rider on the trail?
Places on the new 2021 dates are limited to small groups. Reserve your session today and join the next Wheely Wild! ride.
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