Volunteer with KICC.
KICC is 100% run by generous people giving up their time for the club. In return for their time qualified leaders are given free places for their children to attend the club. Currently this is the best route to joining the club and by recruiting new leaders we can take an extra 5 children each week. If you are a qualified leader already and would like a place for your child please contact us directly. We use our club subscription fees to reimburse additional training costs and to help train new leaders so if you would like to start off as a mountain bike leader we can guide you through the process. You can find out more in the downloads section below but we do expect a certain level of commitment from leaders before we can assist with financial reimbursements.
If leading groups on some of the world's best MTB trails isn’t for you we also need helpers to assist with events, weekly sign on and generally we are happy for offers of any skills. In the past we have run really cool workshops for our riders with top professionals from various fields.
KICC is 100% run by generous people giving up their time for the club. In return for their time qualified leaders are given free places for their children to attend the club. Currently this is the best route to joining the club and by recruiting new leaders we can take an extra 5 children each week. If you are a qualified leader already and would like a place for your child please contact us directly. We use our club subscription fees to reimburse additional training costs and to help train new leaders so if you would like to start off as a mountain bike leader we can guide you through the process. You can find out more in the downloads section below but we do expect a certain level of commitment from leaders before we can assist with financial reimbursements.
If leading groups on some of the world's best MTB trails isn’t for you we also need helpers to assist with events, weekly sign on and generally we are happy for offers of any skills. In the past we have run really cool workshops for our riders with top professionals from various fields.
Coaching at KICC
Coaching follows a technique continuum for our group allocation. In general the riders all improve every year through 'just riding' their bikes but to enhance this learning we have a small team of British Cycling qualified coaches. Level 1 coaches generally work with the younger riders in non-technical areas. Level 2 coaches can progress our riders into riding MTB trails and our level 2 or level 3 Mountain Bike Coaches can coach anything a dirt crit or a worldcup race circuit is likely to throw at the riders. KICC has been lucky to have had riders go on to race at World Cup and World Championship level and they all started out on the wee stuff. Becoming a coach with KICC has the same benefits as becoming a leader but as the majority of our sessions are in a led ride format . Please let us know if you are a leader or coach though as this may also be a route into the club for your riders if you are considering joining our waiting list.
ADULT coaching
We have coaches, although we are a kids club we also have a whole load of parents. If you are a parent of a KICCer and would like some coaching please let us know.
Coaching follows a technique continuum for our group allocation. In general the riders all improve every year through 'just riding' their bikes but to enhance this learning we have a small team of British Cycling qualified coaches. Level 1 coaches generally work with the younger riders in non-technical areas. Level 2 coaches can progress our riders into riding MTB trails and our level 2 or level 3 Mountain Bike Coaches can coach anything a dirt crit or a worldcup race circuit is likely to throw at the riders. KICC has been lucky to have had riders go on to race at World Cup and World Championship level and they all started out on the wee stuff. Becoming a coach with KICC has the same benefits as becoming a leader but as the majority of our sessions are in a led ride format . Please let us know if you are a leader or coach though as this may also be a route into the club for your riders if you are considering joining our waiting list.
ADULT coaching
We have coaches, although we are a kids club we also have a whole load of parents. If you are a parent of a KICCer and would like some coaching please let us know.
Youth Leadership
KICC is a proud member of Youth Scotland and Youth Borders and we believe in empowering our riders to make good choices. Working with Go-Where Scotland, The Adventure Syndicate, British Cycling and Youth Scotland we will offer various opportunities for our riders to take on more aspects of leadership to develop their confidence and inter personal skills. In the summer of 2021, in partnership with Youth Scotland our riders created KICC The Movie, A Fairy Tale
which was aired as part of the Peebles Outdoor Film Festival
Waiting lists
KICC is a popular club, we currently have a waiting list that grows each and every week. If you are on the waiting list we are sorry but we cannot give an indication of how long a wait you may face. We can only accept new riders when existing riders drop out or when we recruit new volunteer leaders. Qualified MTB leaders who are able to assist regularly can bypass the waiting list for their children as this helps open up space to new members.
Information on local youth cycling groups.
ARDS Live Borders Advanced Rider Development Squad. Meets Fridays after school at The Gytes for MTB skills and race coaching.
Cranked. Meets Sunday 2-4 at Glentress for led MTB rides and instruction. For riders aged 8-18. www.facebook.com/crankedkidscc/
KICC. Meets Sunday 10-12 at Glentress for led MTB rides and coaching. For young riders aged up to 18. Coaches and leaders welcome from age 14+ www.kicc.bike
Peebles Cycling Club Kids Club. Meets Saturday 09.45-12.00 at Glentress for led MTB rides and coaching. For riders aged 8-18 www.peeblescycling.org/kids-club/
Peebles High School MTB Club. Meets Wednesday after school during term time. For students at Peebles High School. For info come to the school CDT dept to find out more and collect permission slip.
Missadventures. Social group for girls set up by KICC leaders during the start of the Covid pandemic. Runs annual festivals and bike packing trips. www.facebook.com/groups/themissadventures
Cranked. Meets Sunday 2-4 at Glentress for led MTB rides and instruction. For riders aged 8-18. www.facebook.com/crankedkidscc/
KICC. Meets Sunday 10-12 at Glentress for led MTB rides and coaching. For young riders aged up to 18. Coaches and leaders welcome from age 14+ www.kicc.bike
Peebles Cycling Club Kids Club. Meets Saturday 09.45-12.00 at Glentress for led MTB rides and coaching. For riders aged 8-18 www.peeblescycling.org/kids-club/
Peebles High School MTB Club. Meets Wednesday after school during term time. For students at Peebles High School. For info come to the school CDT dept to find out more and collect permission slip.
Missadventures. Social group for girls set up by KICC leaders during the start of the Covid pandemic. Runs annual festivals and bike packing trips. www.facebook.com/groups/themissadventures
KICC Glentress Dirt Crits
4 weeks of grass roots racing.
2019 saw KICC take on its first ever dirt crit race series. Forming part of Scottish Cycling's East & Central Region's regional series our dirt crits were a series of 15 minute races on the trails of Glentress for riders aged 5 to 16.
We brought the event back in 2025 and will run it in 2026.
2026 Events in the Valley
Youth racing is characterised by short duration events. Luckily we live in an area where we don't have to add long travel times to enjoy our sport. Here are some of the local races and events KICC riders will be attending this year:
Peebles – XC / Cyclocross
Cyclocross / Cross Country Race — 21 March 2026
(Peebles – your specified date for XC / CX race
Stow – Pump Track Race
Pump Track Race — 28 March 2026
(Stow, Scottish Borders – as provided)
Glentress – Dirt Crits Series (Evenings)
Evening criterium-style races on mixed terrain at Glentress Forest.
Dirt Crits #1 – 21 April 2026
Dirt Crits #2 – 28 April 2026
Dirt Crits #1 – 21 April 2026
Dirt Crits #2 – 28 April 2026
Dirt Crits #3 – 05 May 2026
SDA – Scottish Downhill Association Series (All Ages, DH)
The SDA Series 2026 is a multi-round downhill (MTB DH) series — often suitable for juvenile / youth categories where indicated:
25–26 April 2026 – Round 1: Innerleithen, Traquair Rd (SDA opener)
Innerleithen and Ae Forest are the nearest SDA venues to the Borders.
Scottish Enduro Series (SES / 20Twenty)
The 20Twenty Scottish Enduro Series 2026 includes at least one round in the Tweed Valley (Borders):
18–19 April 2026 – Round 1: Tweed Valley, Scottish Borders (Golfie /
Tweed Valley Trails)
SDA – Scottish Downhill Association Series (All Ages, DH)
The SDA Series 2026 is a multi-round downhill (MTB DH) series — often suitable for juvenile / youth categories where indicated:
25–26 April 2026 – Round 1: Innerleithen, Traquair Rd (SDA opener)
Innerleithen and Ae Forest are the nearest SDA venues to the Borders.
Scottish Enduro Series (SES / 20Twenty)
The 20Twenty Scottish Enduro Series 2026 includes at least one round in the Tweed Valley (Borders):
18–19 April 2026 – Round 1: Tweed Valley, Scottish Borders (Golfie /
Tweed Valley Trails)
Other Relevant Youth Cycling Calendar Notes
Donkey Cross – Newton St Boswells
2025 Donkey Cross took place in the Borders; organisers plan a 2026 event but dates have not yet been announced. Scottish CX site indicates they intend to confirm the next edition. Scottish Cyclocross
Glentress Youth Stages race.
Either 17 th May or 7 th June . Glentress. Something for everyone? Uphill,Downhill and whatever is in between. Usually a mix of events with an overall prize.
scottishcycling.org.uk
Donkey Cross – Newton St Boswells
2025 Donkey Cross took place in the Borders; organisers plan a 2026 event but dates have not yet been announced. Scottish CX site indicates they intend to confirm the next edition. Scottish Cyclocross
Glentress Youth Stages race.
Either 17 th May or 7 th June . Glentress. Something for everyone? Uphill,Downhill and whatever is in between. Usually a mix of events with an overall prize.
scottishcycling.org.uk
Useful Club Info:
Downloadable documents:
Child Protection Policy (and code of conduct)
Go-Ride Accreditation (this is now compulsory for all Scottish Cycling Youth Clubs)
GDPR STATEMENT: KICC will hold personal details of members and volunteers for the purposes of club administration only. We use British Cycling and Scottish Cycling to provide membership support and details may be shared with both organisations.
Our risk assessment uses the following form to document how conditions and group dynamics might impact a set of normal operating procedures. Our team of leaders have different skills and qualifications with different rules or guidelines. Our Normal Operating procedures is how we standardise this.
Daily Risk Assessment Form
Complete all sections below before the activity begins.
Your activity within this area should be inline with KICC's normal operating procedures and within the remit of your qualification.
Slide each factor from 1 – Very Favourable / Low Risk up to 9 – Not Favourable / High Risk.
Leader Familiarity
Environmental Conditions
Local Weather
Activity Level
Rider Ability
Overall Risk Level: Low Risk
Total Score: 5
/ 45
✓ Safe to proceed
You must score below 27 or your risk level is too high to proceed.
Important:
Leaders must be aware of downplaying difficulties to reduce activity risk. Conduct continuous dynamic risk assessments throughout the activity.
Leaders must be aware of downplaying difficulties to reduce activity risk. Conduct continuous dynamic risk assessments throughout the activity.
⚠️ Mandatory bike, helmet and clothing check must be completed before proceeding
📚 Essential Resources & Information
Before completing this risk assessment, please review these essential documents:
APP Risk Descriptors 2025
Essential descriptors for understanding and scoring risk levels accurately
Generic Static Risk Assessment
KICC's standard operating procedures and baseline risk assessment
✓ Assessment submitted successfully — a copy has been sent to the club.
Something went wrong. Please try again or contact the club directly.
🔒 Secure Access Required
This section contains sensitive emergency contact information for KICC riders.
Access is restricted to authorized KICC leaders only.
📋 For KICC Leaders:
- Enter the leader password provided by KICC coordinators
- Access emergency contacts for all riders
- Search by rider name for quick access
- Always log out when finished
⚠️ Security & Privacy Notice:
- This information is confidential and for emergency use only
- Do not share the access password with unauthorized individuals
- Contact KICC coordinators if you've forgotten the password
- Data is protected in accordance with GDPR requirements
🚨 KICC Emergency Contacts
Confidential rider emergency information for authorized leaders
📱 Quick Access Tips:
- Bookmark this page for quick access during sessions
- Works on mobile devices for on-trail emergencies
- Remember to log out after each use
Who we are. We are a group of dedicated volunteers that love the outdoors and mountain biking. A large proportion of our chidlren have parents who volunteer as leaders. None of us are paid for doing KICC and any club subs go to fund leadership training for new helpers.
And we always welcome more.
