Programs for Adults

Head for the Hills offers an array of programs designed to support riders of all levels. Our Intro to MTB program will get you comfortable to take your bike off road while our masterclasses will help you get air time and fine tune your technique for higher performance on technical trails.

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Base Skills

Ages 15+ Beginner

Learn the skills that will form the foundation of your mountain biking prowess. We will help develop your body position, cornering and look at basic techniques that will have a significant impact on your progression as a rider.

Base Skills for Women

Ages 15+ (Women Only) Beginner

Learn the skills that will form the foundation of your mountain biking prowess. We will help develop your body position, cornering and look at basic techniques that will enable you to confidently advance your skills further, faster and safer.

Technique Development

Ages 15+ Intermediate

The Technique Development Course dives deeper into some topics already covered in the Base Skills program, as well as introduces you to new skills and concepts. The target outcome is to give you the tools you need to maintain a high level of control, even when trails become rough, complex and unpredictable.

Technique Development for Women

Ages 15+ (Women Only) Intermediate

Dive deeper into the basics and learn technical skills and concepts that will enable you to increase speed, control and flow. This course will give you the tools you need to maintain a high level of control, even when trails become rough, complex and unpredictable.

Cornering Masterclass

Ages 15+ Advanced

Holding speed and momentum through corners is not only key to racing, but essential for finding flow on technical trails and the advanced cornering masterclass covers it all.

Jumps & Drops Masterclass

Ages 15+ Advanced

Learn to get your wheels off the ground safely and in a variety of different ways.

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Head for the Hills offers many programs to riders with a wide range of interests and abilities. We categorise our programs using particular terms that are outlined below.

Interest - Why do you ride your bike?

Recreation (Rec):	I ride for fun and/or fitness.
Competition (Comp):	I race, want to race or simply like to push myself on the bike.
High Performance (HP):	I want be the best racer I can be and will sacrifice nearly anything to achieve my goals.

Ability - What do you know how to do?

Basic:	I know nothing. I can ride confidently on two wheels but that is about it.
Beginner (Beg):	I have a little bit of experience riding off road, but not much. I can use my gears & brakes and ride on trails about 1 meter wide so long as they are relatively smooth.
Intermediate (Int):	I ride trails fairly regularly and feel confident at least some of the time. I can go a little bit fast, but usually only when the trail is fairly straight and smooth. I don't do jumps or drop-offs.
Advanced (Adv):	I am quite confident in my abilities and ride rough trails regularly. I can do (or nearly do) small jumps and drop-offs.
Expert (Exp):	I am very confident in my abilities and ride extremely rough & technical trails regularly. I can do large jumps and drop-offs safely.

Discipline - What style of mountain biking does the program focus on?

General:	General mountain biking skills that can be used in all disciplines.
Gravity:	Skills to help you descend hills with more control.
Trail:	Skills for riding up & down hills over longer distances.
Cyclocross (CX):	Skills for Cyclocross Competitions.
Cross Country (XC):	Skills for Cross Country Competitions.
Gravity Enduro (GE):	Skills for Gravity Enduro Competitions.
Dowhnill (DH):	Skills for Downhill Competitions.

If you are still unsure if a program is right for you, feel free to contact us.