Samsara Bike Club
Autumn 2019/ Spring 2020
Fortnightly bike club for all ages and abilities from 6 years. We ride and work on off road techniques at various location - see below for more information .
Choose from four groups - G1 adults, G2 a&b advanced youth, G3 a&b higher intermediate youth or G4 lower intermediate youth.
If unsure which group to choose, want to go on a waiting list or want to d0 a trial then email
We are based at Samsara Bike Park - part of Riverhill Himalayan Gardens. The Gardens are open in the summer months and have a fantastic cafe and children's play activities. So much to do while your child is with me on the trails!
2019 Autumn Dates Group 2a/b and Group 3a/b
(All dates are Saturdays unless stated)
5. 16th Nov Samsara @ Riverhill.
6. 30th Nov Samsara @ Riverhill.
7. 7th Nov Samsara @ Riverhill. (Extra session for bad weather cancellation - see email for details)
2019 Autumn Dates Group 1 and Group 4
(All dates are Saturdays unless stated)
5. 9th Nov Samsara @ Riverhill
6. 23rd Nov Samsara @ Riverhill.
2020 Spring Dates Group 1 and Group 4
(All dates are Saturdays unless stated)
1. 11th Jan Samsara @ Riverhill.
2. 25th Jan XC from Styants Bottom Road National Trust car park.
3. 8th Feb Samsara @ Riverhill.
4. 22nd Feb Samsara XC from Limpsfield chart
5. 7th March Samsara @ Riverhill.
6. Sunday 22nd March BMX @ Cyclopark
2020 Spring Dates Group 2a/b and Group 3a/b
(All dates are Saturdays unless stated)
1. 4th Jan Samsara @ Riverhill.
2. 18th Jan XC from Styants Bottom Road National Trust car park.
3. 1st Feb Oct Samsara @ Riverhill.
4. 29th Feb Samsara XC from Limpsfield chart
5. Sunday 15th March BMX @ Cyclopark.
6. 28th March Samsara @ Riverhill.
Taster Session £15
Please contact us if you would
like your child to try the club
(subject to availability)
A session will only be cancelled due to weather if it poses a threat to safety.
In the event of cancellation full payment will be refunded.
The Samsara Bike Club is for children and adults who have had some experience of mountain biking and want to develop their skills, and enjoy new challenges.
Sessions are run by Ollie Ireland, qualified mountain bike and BMX coach.
All participants must be able to ride a bike on hills with control, be able to use gears, brakes and steering at the right time. They must also own a mountain bike and helmet (both in safe working order).
For any bikes or maintenance needs, The Bike Warehouse in Sevenoaks will give a 10% discount to club participants - just mention 'Ollie'!
£85 for 6 fortnightly sessions
New times for Autumn:
G1 & G3a/b 9.30 - 11.00am
G2a/b and G4 11.15 - 12.45pm
(BMX bike and helmet hire at Cyclopark is included in the £76)
Venues
Samsara @ Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
Riverhill, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RR.
Styants cross-country ride
Meet at National Trust Car park. Follow a25 east from Sevenoaks, turn left down Styants Bottom road just after Crown Point. Car park on left after 50m. (There is limited parking so it would be really helpful if you can drop off/pick up as quick as possible).
There is additional parking on the road. Be aware there is a low level bar on entrance, if you have bikes on roof rack.
Cyclopark
The Tollgate Watling Street Gravesend Kent DA11 7NP
All participants will be supplied with BMX bike and helmets. The cost is covered by the initial payment. LONG TROUSERS AND SLEEVES MUST BE WORN.
Limpesfield Chart Cross Country Ride
Details to be posted soon.
Plough cross-country ride
Meet at The Plough Pub Car Park, High Cross Rd, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks TN15 0NL.
Swinley Forest
Meet by the front of visitor center.
Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW
Swinley is over an hour away but is a great venue for all the family on and off bikes!
Pensurst Bike Park (PORC)
Grove Rd, Penshurst, Tonbridge TN11 8DU
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