Mountain bike club · Benoni, East Rand
Kids mountain bike club and MTB skills coaching in Benoni
From a child's first ride on dirt to their first XCO race, we teach young riders to handle a mountain bike with skill, confidence and a big smile. Weekly coached sessions at the Ashton College track, in Benoni and at schools.
- Ages 6 to juniors
- Small coached groups
- Progress report every term
Programmes for every rider
Every rider starts with the skills. Some stay for the fun, some go on to race. Both are welcome.
MTB skills coaching
Weekly sessions on cornering, braking, climbing, descending and rock gardens. Mondays and Wednesdays, 16:00–17:00.
Skills sessions →Schools MTB
Coaching for school teams and riders in the Spur Schools MTB league, at Ashton College and partner schools.
Schools programme →Junior race team
Structured training and race support for juniors who want to compete in XCO and marathon events.
Race team →Why parents choose Spherical
- Skills first, safety always. Kids learn proper technique in a set order, so confidence grows without big crashes.
- A real coach, not just a ride leader. Sessions are planned and run by a cycling coach who also coaches racing riders.
- You see the progress. Every term you get a short report on your child's skills: what's going well and what we work on next.
- Easy admin. Register, sign the club agreement and get invoices online. No paper forms.
Home track: Ashton College, Benoni
We train on the Ashton College mountain bike track, a safe school venue right in Benoni. A new rock garden and berms are being built, so riders can practise race-style features close to home.
Also coaching at Hoërskool Waterkloof (Pretoria East) and in Benoni.
How it works
- 1
Register online
One form per family, with medical details and the club agreement.
- 2
Join a session
We confirm your child's group and session, then it's time to ride.
- 3
Watch them grow
Skills reports each term, and a path to racing if they want it.
Questions parents ask
What age can my child start?
We coach riders from about 6 years old up to juniors. Each group is matched to age and ability, so a first-timer never rides with the race squad.
Where do sessions take place?
Our home track is at Ashton College in Benoni. We also run skills sessions in Benoni and at partner schools, including Hoërskool Waterkloof in Pretoria East.
What does my child need?
A mountain bike in good working order, a properly fitted helmet (no helmet, no riding), closed shoes, gloves and a water bottle.
Ready to ride with us?
Register online in five minutes, or send us a WhatsApp with any questions.