Motocross
5 of the best motocross coaching schools in the UK
Looking to gain that edge over the competition? These top MX coaching schools will have you knocking those lap times down in no time.
For professional motocross racers and complete beginners alike, professional training is something every rider can benefit from and the right coaching can work wonders for your speed, technique, confidence and style. With a range of motocross training schools available across the UK, there’s plenty of opportunity for you to get some pointers from the pro's and start working your way to the front of the pack.
Breaking bad habits, learning new skills and finishing further up the field is the name of the game here. With programmes that include everything from on-track riding techniques and state-of-the-art GPS analysis to off-the bike preparation such as nutrition and diet advice along with mental and physical preparation techniques available, the changes to your riding after just one session can be dramatic. Although they might not be the cheapest day’s motocross you’ve ever done, if you take your riding seriously, you can’t put a price on some of the knowledge and skills you will gain.
Whether you are still finding your feet on a motocross bike and want to fully master the basics, or you want to take your riding to the next level and start making block passes like Ken Roczen, then a motocross coaching session with one of the country’s top MX instructors may well be for you.
Here’s our guide to the best motocross training schools in the UK.
1. The MX School: Paul Malin MX Training
Paul Malin MX training school
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If you are looking to gain an advantage over your rivals this is a great place to start.
- Price: POA
- Location: Nationwide
- Website: www.themotocrossschool.com
Multiple British Motocross Champion, GP winner and voice of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Paul Malin’s MX training school is fully geared up to revolutionize your riding and help you improve your results on race day.
Whether you’re a complete novice or a fully-fledged pro, Paul and his team are on hand to share their years of experience and expert knowledge to really help you take your riding performance to the next level.
The school pledges to help you maximise your potential in a fun and relaxed training environment. Operating nationwide with a choice of great tracks covering England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the school offers riders the chance to learn from the best about circuit conditions, riding technique and how to choose a better line along with starting technique, cornering technique and more.
Off the bike there is pro bike prep and set-up tuition along with fitness, nutrition and positive thinking sessions to get you and your bike fully race-ready.
One-to-one training sessions are available as well as group bookings. Training can take place during the week or at weekends, and there is a range of MX circuits available across the UK and Ireland.
2. Dave Thorpe Honda Off Road MX Training
Dave Thorpe Honda Off Road MX Training
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Whether you’re after expert race advice or just some off-road fun with some top tips thrown in, the Dave Thorpe Off-Road Centre is the ideal choice.
- Price: MX Training: £99.00 / £150 + Bike & Kit Hire
- Location: Somerset / Devon
- Website: www.davethorpehondaoffroad.com
Dave Thorpe is one of the biggest legends in British motocross. The three-time World MX Champion now runs the Honda Off Road Centre, where, along with his team, he passes on his wealth of knowledge and experience to experienced racers and complete beginners alike.
With a safely graded and practically all-weather motocross circuit available that is suitable for the eager novice through to expert riders, the Dave Thorpe MX Training sessions will have you improving in no time. Expert instructors use their own racing knowledge and experience to offer the best advice and leave you amazed with what you have achieved in a day on the track.
This MX training school also has unique access to the UK’s only indoor motocross track, Wheeldon Farm in Devon, for use over the winter months. This tight and technical indoor circuit is great fun and works wonders for your bike skill and clutch control and also provides superb practice for the UK Arenacross tour.
For those who are completely new to motocross, trail rides and adventure tours are also available. These can be a great way to get the hang of off-road riding before hitting the MX track. You can bring your own bike or hire a nice new Honda bike and all the kit if you are new to motocross.
3. RMJ Pro MX Academy Motocross Coaching
RMJ Academy
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If you’re serious about your racing and want to be the best you can be, the RMJ Pro Academy may well be the place for you.
- Price: POA
- Location: Various Locations across UK & Europe
- Website: www.rmjacademy.co.uk
The RMJ MX Academy offers top level motocross coaching to some of the country’s fastest riders. Set up by Richard-Mike Jones, the RMJ Academy offers aspiring riders the chance to take their racing to a professional, national or even international level.
Training services at the RMJ MX school include a Rookie MX Academy, 1-1 MX coaching, group MX coaching sessions and even a Spanish boot camp in the winter.
The academy offers more than just track time. With physiotherapists, diet and nutrition advice, mental preparation, gyms and fitness programs all included, riders are offered an all-round professional training experience to help them reach their full potential and be competitive at the top levels of the sport.
With a proven track record, Richard-Mike Jones has trained many a top rider and champions through his academies and the school is well known in the industry for producing a host of the UK’s top racers.
Camps and training days run on various tracks across the UK and Europe, including regular sessions at Fat Cats Motorpark. Get in touch with the team to find a session near you.
4. Carl Nunn MX Training
For a top class one-one MX lesson, you can’t beat the Carl Nunn MX Training School.
- Price: £200 1-1 + Track entry fee | Training Academy £1500
- Location: Suffolk
- Website: www.carlnunn.co.uk
Headed up by former National Motocross Champion and son of legendary racer Stuart Nunn, Carl Nunn has managed to develop one of the UK’s leading mx schools. With years of racing expertise and knowledge to pass on, Carl has helped a whole range of talented kids reach their potential on the track.
The school offers both a high-level MX Training academy for youth riders as well as 1-1 coaching for anyone looking to improve their results. With access to top tracks and Carl’s ability to give on-track demonstrations of techniques and skills, this school is the perfect choice for regular racers looking to improve their results and get on the podium.
When it comes to track time, the Carl Nunn MX Training school covers all the major riding techniques, including starts, jumps, flat corners, berms, ruts and different track types including sand and hard pack surfaces to make sure you are ready for anything you may come across on a motocross track. Along with serious track time, the training school also encompasses all aspects of a rider’s skills; nutrition and physical condition are taken into account as well, not just technique on the bike.
5. Lee Dunham Racing MX School
Lee Dunham Racing MX School
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Anyone looking for an all-round, intense training program for motocross racing should definitely consider the LDR school.
- Price: MX Training days: 1-1 £160.00 / Group Days £70.00pp | MX Taster Sessions:£80.00 for 2 hours | MX Tuition incl. bike hire: £210.00 full day
- Location: Gloucestershire
- Website: www.leedunhamracing.com
Lee Dunham has plenty of top racing experience and has worked with many athletes who have hit their personal goals including British titles, along with MX riders who have represented Great Britain.
Every year the Official Kawasaki UK Race School takes a limited number of athletes to work with, and it’s not just cornering technique on the agenda. Nutritional information and diet plans, fitness programs, media training and goalsetting are all included in the program. Mind-set training, performance pyramids and performance calendars are also included.
The school also works in depth on the bikes, looking into every aspect of advanced riding and racing to make sure you are fully prepped for race day. The team can attend race days with you, too, should you be in need of support. They even use high-tech LitPro GPS data loggers to record your circuit data and improve your lines/lap times accordingly.
If you want to try motocross for the first time then Taster Sessions are also available, providing people with bikes, kit, tuition and anything else you need to get you up and running. These are perfect for people who don’t yet own a motocross bike and want to know if they’ll enjoy it. A full range of the latest Kawasaki off-road machinery, from 65cc all the way up to 450cc bikes are available for hire, along with the latest protective clothing.
