Team Darenth Youth

About Team Darenth Youth

Team Darenth is a youth cycling club with around 40 enthusiastic youth members. We offer engaging Saturday morning sessions that are a blend of coached sessions, ride-outs, and the TD challenge.

Our coached sessions cover a range of skills and activities that include:

  • Basic cycling skills
  • Mountain biking (MTB) skills
  • Fitness training
  • Rides out
  • Race training for MTB and Cyclo-cross

All of our youth sessions are led by British Cycling-qualified coaches to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience for all riders.

At Team Darenth, we are proud to have a dedicated coaching team comprising 10 coaches and rider leaders. This team brings a vast array of cycling experience, including racing in MTB, Cyclo-cross, and BMX.

Saturday Sessions Overview

Session Structure:

  • Arrive at 09:45 to sign in
  • All riders are grouped by age and ability.
  • 09:55 The lead coach organizes the riders into their groups for the session briefing.
  • 10:00 Each group, guided by their designated coach, then proceeds with their activity. This could involve skills training on-site, off-site, or simply a ride-out.
  • Each session typically lasts for 2 hours.

What does a rider need for a session

  • Bike, mountain bike would be best
  • Safe helmet
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
  • Spare inner tube suited to their bike
  • Cash (for older groups, in case of a cafĂ© stop)
  • Riders should be appropriately dressed for 2 hours of outdoor activity, considering the weather conditions on the day.
  • Riders should be fueled and ready for 2 hours of activity and riding.
  • Ensure that their bike is in good working order and safe to use.

Team Darenth hosts youth cycling sessions every Saturday morning from 09:45 to 12:00, with the exception of the school summer holidays when we take a break.

Your first session is FREE! To schedule your first session with Team Darenth, simply complete the Contact Us form to start a discussion about attending a session.

Team Darenth Youth sessions are held at.

Baldwyns Freeholders Association. The entrance is the driveway between 24 & 26 Baldwyns Park, Joydens Wood, Bexley DA5 2BA

Phone

07513 042 425