This 4-session program provides an opportunity for skills development, guided riding and social connections.

The program caters for riders at all stages of their skill development, please refer to our ‘Adult Rider Levels’ here.

Skills:

Receive instruction on the fundamental skills of mountain biking in a supportive and fun group dynamic.

Learn the fundamentals so that you can form a solid base and the building blocks for your ongoing development as a rider.

Great for newer riders as it provides opportunities to build confidence through foundational skills.

Intermediate and more experienced riders are provided with an opportunity to consolidate and apply the fundamentals, undo unhelpful habits and build a solid base from which more advanced skills can be acquired.

The sessions will cover a range of skills with an emphasis on becoming a smoother more stable rider and creating that all important flow on varied terrain. This program provides an opportunity for progression and refinement of skills

Skills that may be covered:

• Body Position
• Operation of Controls – Brakes and Gears
• Trail Scanning
• Cornering

Guided ride:

After the skills instruction, we will take it to the trails, to put it all into practice and enjoy a group ride. Specific features and trails will be utilized to practice and refine specific skills.

Post-ride Social time:

We will finish our ride at the Tap Room. This is time to continue the conversation and debrief about the ride and skills learnt, in a laid back and relaxed atmosphere. Beverages and food will be available for purchase at participants own expense. The focus is on social time to develop connections with other riders and receive mentorship and guidance from coaches. There will be a mixed adults group meeting here as well, and there is a possibility we will join them.

There are spots to sit outside, so that bikes don’t get left alone!

The maximum participants for this session will be 6 to maximize your learning time and provide opportunity for specific individual feedback.

This program provides an opportunity for progression and refinement of skills, with time between sessions for individual practice and integration.

Your coach will be Natalya.

Session dates: Thursdays: 15th, 22nd, 29th February, 7th  March 2024

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: “Baco Trails” at the Walmer Day Visitor Site/Recreation Reserve. We encourage you to leave your vehicle at the Mill or Botanical Gardens and ride up to meet at the Trailhead (takes approximately 15 minutes).  We can then ride as a group back down to the Taproom for the social element of the session. Those who drive to the Trailhead can make their own way to the Taproom.

Cost: $320 Inc Gst.

******* Please note this session requires a minimum of 4 riders for the session to go ahead********

****Specific skills covered will be dependent on the coaches assessment of participants riding in the group on the day of the session****