Coaching with Pro Ride
Whether you're at the start of your MTB journey or a seasoned racer looking to sharpen your edge, Pro Ride's coaches will find the right session for you, one-to-one or in a group, uplifted, right here at Hafod.
Who are Pro Ride?
Pro Ride are a mountain bike coaching team with decades of combined racing and riding experience between them, including time spent racing at elite level around the world. Coaches are qualified through Mountain Bike Coaching UK (MBCUK). As well as their formal training, all coaches receive in-house training where they learn more about the art of coaching and Pro Ride specific coaching methods.
2025 marked the start of Pro Ride running uplifted coaching sessions at Hafod Trails, complementing their coaching offerings in the Forest of Dean and Cwmcarn.
Find your session
Pro Ride run a range of coaching formats, get in touch with their team to find the right fit.
One-to-One
Fully personalised coaching, working at your pace on exactly what you want to improve.
Group Sessions
Ride and learn alongside others at a similar level - a great way to build confidence together.
KIDS' COACHING
Pro Ride also run our weekly Hafod Groms kids' club during term time.
Race & Progression
For riders chasing race pace, the same team behind the Ard Rock Enduro can help refine your run.
Meet the coaches at Hafod
The Pro Ride coaches based here who you can book for your session,
Tom Owens
Tom is a fluent Welsh speaker and lifelong rider. Academia meets real world experience: Tom is a sports scientist for a pro MTB team and a former World Cup and Elite level Downhill rider in his own right! He is able to coach all aspects of mountain biking, from grassroots to elite level.
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Fun fact: Tom has a collection of espresso cups from countries and regions he's visited!
Layla Begley-Tracey
A junior downhill racer competing at World Cup and IXS Cup level, Layla brings energy and skill to every session. She's a regular face supporting Hafod's weekly Groms kids' club.
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Fun fact: Layla used to compete in street dance before starting MTB.
HENRI COLEMAN
Henri started riding motocross at a young age and made the move over to mountain biking in 2023. Enjoys all types of trails, from steep tech to huge jumps and he's guaranteed to have a smile on his face.
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Henri supports our Hafod Groms kids' club.
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Fun fact: Henri used to compete in fencing competitions.