***** Rider Grouping System  *****

 Kids rider level descriptions can be found here

We also have have a pictorial glossary here to help explain the various bike set ups and bike relevant terms mentioned within the rider level descriptors.

Our rider levels are replacing our previous system of grouping by age. The system will enable us to form groups based on; bike set up, confidence, current riding experience, and current skill level.  Age will still be a consideration, but generally only used for guidance. The new system will importantly enable us to move riders across our groupings as they progress and develop their skills!

If you are unsure on where your rider should be placed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss.

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RIDER PRE-REQUISITES AND ABILITY LEVELS

The terrain at La Larr Ba Gauwa is not suitable for beginner and newer MTB riders.

We HIGHLY recommend that riders will have previously ridden the trails at La Larr Ba Gauwa or are confident riding both green (Beginner) and ‘hard blue’ (Intermediate) rated trails. They need to be confident operating their controls; brakes and gears and be willing to ride a range of trail features such as berms, rock slabs, roll downs along with steep gradients both up and down. If riders registered in this program are not able to ride the terrain safely our coaches will communicate this with parents at our earliest opportunity so that alternative arrangements may be made.

Our ‘MTB Connect Program’ is a great option for new or less confident riders, as we only access the green rated trail and include adventure activities and nature play as part of this program.

This 2-day Shred riders’ (riding at an intermediate level) program is designed to enable young people to develop the fundamental skills of mountain biking.

The program will progress your rider’s stability, balance and ability to operate their controls efficiently and safely. This will be done through fun group, activities that build essential skills and confidence helping students to ride safely and smoothly and with good control.

Each session:

• Designed and planned to progress the fundamental skills sets, therefore it is essential that the 2 sessions are completed consecutively.
• Includes plenty of trail time to develop rider’s ability to ride the purpose-built mountain bike terrain at La Larr Ba Gauwa with confidence, safety and control. As skills are consolidated, we progressively access more challenging terrain over the 2 days.
• Extended 3-hour session includes time for a short BYO snack/food break.

We maintain a coaching ratio of 1:6 which allows us to safely manage our riders and importantly to maximize learning time where we prioritize providing specific individual feedback.

• When: Thursday 11th & Friday 12th of July 2024
• Meet: The Oak Forest, La Larr Ba Gauwa Park, Harcourt
• Time: 10am – 1pm
• Cost: $165.00 Inc GST per rider (2 x 3hr sessions)

If a day of the program needs to be rescheduled due to weather, this will fall on the day after the program concludes.

***** Please note we require minimum registrations of 10 for this program to go ahead *****

Missed out on a ticket?! Please register your interest via our wait list.