Hello. I'm Ollie Ireland
I've just started as the Bedgebury cycle coach.
I'm here to run mountain bike coaching and leading for all ages and abilities, using the Forestry Commission's fantastic cycle trails set in the beautiful Bedgebury Forest.
As well as conventional cycles and mountain bikes, we also have a range of adapted cycles and the facilities to coach people with a disability.
We offer weekly skills sessions to schools & disability groups
- £12 per person in a group for 6 sessions
- £4 per person for a one off session (Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)
Check soon for details of cycle events, race days and our Summer half term and holiday sessions
If you're interested, please contact Ollie Ireland, Bedgebury Cycle Development Coach, on 07769 235523 or oliver.ireland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Summer Holiday Cycle Coaching
Improve your bike skills on forest trails.
Book at Bedgebury Forest Visitor’s Centre or by calling 01580 879 820 (booking essential).
£5 with own bike. £10 with hire bike from Quench Cycles. Adapted bikes available on request.
5-10 year olds Thursdays 10am – 12am. 29th July, 5th & 26th August.
11-19 year olds Fridays 1.30pm – 3.30pm. 30th July, 6th & 27th August.
Children with disabilities welcome.
Maximum number per group is 10. Normal parking charges apply.
* If fully booked please ask for extra dates *
Normal parking charges apply. For details on parking concessions contact Ollie Ireland, Bedgebury Cycle Development Coach, on 07769 235523 or oliver.ireland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.
"Dear Ollie,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you on behalf of my two sons and their friend for the cycling courses you ran over Easter. Jacob went once and Edward went twice (each time with a different friend). They all thought it was brilliant and have already asked if they can go again. From the little I saw I could tell that the children were in good hands. The balance between learning and fun seemed perfect. The price was incredibly good ( the safety check alone is worth that)
Keep up the good work And once again many thanks
Andy Thomas"
This scheme has been financed and planned by The Forestry Commission, Sport England, Frontier Support Services, Kent Sport, Bedgebury Forest Cycle Club, British Cycling, Sussex School Sports & Tunbridge Wells Learning Disability Partnership & Quench Cycles.
