EXPLORE THE AREA IN STYLE

DEVELOP YOUR RIDING ABILITY WITH US

Grafham is in a perfect location for mountain biking with a 9 mile cycle track that navigates around the reservoir.  You can complete the full route, or cycle 2 or 3 miles round and then do the same route back.

There is also an option to go on our mountain bike skills track. Our off-road bikes will aid you up even the steepest of slopes around the reservoir.

We have access to tandems and tag along bikes for less able riders.

boy mountain biking

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS

girl getting her helmet checked
group being taught to cycle
mountain bikes

HOW DOES THIS ACTIVITY LINK TO OUR CURRICULUM

During our sessions we highlight key areas of the National Curriculum. This benefits students as they can relate skills to real life.

What skills do we teach in Mountain Biking that link to core skills?

MATHS

  • Count before setting off or going down hill
  • Time keeping e.g 30 mins left
  • Directions - N,W,E,S
  • Numbers in gears
  • Events in chronological order - first, next etc
  • Distance - miles, km conversions,
  • Fractions - how far round we are - 1/2 way

SCIENCE

  • Forces - how hard to pedal and how fast
  • Sound projection - talking/ shouting to each other depending on where they are
  • Brake forces/ friction - gently, front only why not?
  • Plant, tree and wildlife identification
  • Traction of the wheel on the ground - different terrains
  • Seasonal changes - what they need to wear

GEOGRAPHY

  • New geography around the reservoir
  • Describing different markers around the reservoir (stopping points)
  • Using geographical features like “beach, coast, forest, hill” also links vocabulary
  • identification sheets - tree, fossil, birds

HOW TO BOOK

Get in touch to find out how Grafham Water Centre can help you plan your next adventure.