In our first two years, 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. Thankyou to you all for the superb uptake. We have had over 80 new applications and you should be receiving an e-mail updating you on your application. We once again are creating a new waiting list. Therefore if you keen to register for the next intake please do e-mail Les Barker, Academy secretary with your details. New members will join us on 20th May for their first Cyclewise Academy induction day. A new year-long programme will soon be made available online but already we have some great days planned. Academy members meet at the Academy clubhouse behind the Cyclewise Whinlatter shop. The summertime programme runs from 10am-3.30pm and wintertime from 10am - 1pm. Brian Dodd is the Academy membership officer but 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.