In our first year the 'Cyclewise Academy' has established itself as a dynamic, energetic and professional mountain bike club. Membership now includes 92 young bikers aged from 8 years old through to 18 years old. The Academy is managed by a dedicated volunteer committee, many of whom have their own kids in the club. In the past 12 months they have given their own time and have become fully qualified Trail Cycle Leaders, undertaken a 2 day Outdoor First Aid course and have gained British Cycling approval as a Go-ride club. All Academy members have undertaken child Safeguarding courses and are CRB checked.

News Update : Membership Applications are now CLOSED. The uptake for the Academy has been fantastic. We have now reached our capacity and any future applications will be accepted but placed on a new waiting list. So a big welcome to all our new Academy members and parents. It's great to have you on board and we look forward to another exciting year. Start times unless stated will be from 10am - 3.30pm. Meet at the Academy hut behind the Cyclewise Whinlatter shop. For any other correspondence please e-mail Les Barker - Club Secretary This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Rich on 017687-78711.

The aim of the Cyclewise Academy is really quite simple:-
1. To provide opportunities for young bikers to enjoy fun, safe and exciting mountain biking in one of the world's best places to bike....the Lake District.
2. To provide a progressive structure of coaching / sessions to enable the riders to improve their technique / understanding of the sport and get more enjoyment from their riding.
3. If applicable, help identify the future champions of the sport and assist in realizing their potential.
4. Enable young riders to meet and other like-minded young riders.

The Committee's aims are to be able to offer a variety of sessions that will help develop these young riders in the many various disciplines of the sport from skills, mechanics, leadership, navigation, racing etc. However the Academy belongs to its members so we will always welcome suggestions and new ideas.

Some of the various sessions we have enjoyed this year so far have been- First Aid, Night Riding, Pumping & Jumping, Mechanics, Introduction to Natural Riding, Helmet Cam Coaching and Trail Questing.
The Academy members have been extremely dedicated and turned up whatever the weather. Fantastic job guys. We are now also looking forward to the arrival of our new Jerseys.