Develop the technical skills of mountain biking that unlock more speed, control, stability and flow. Our Technique Development program builds on the foundations from Base Skills, strengthening your fundamentals and teaching you dynamic techniques for tackling flowy trails and rough, rugged terrain with greater control.

Ability/Experience: Intermediate Pathway Level: Development Ages: 15+

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Program Information

The Technique Development program gives you the skills and techniques to stay in control of your bike across all types of terrain, helping you ride with complete authority and confidence.

This program is ideal if you:

  • Regularly ride intermediate trails with a solid foundation of control and stability and want to start developing dynamic bike handling skills; or
  • Have a solid grasp of technique for technical trails and want to sharpen your skills for more advanced riding

We focus on:

  • Rolling off and over obstacles with bike-body separation
  • Maintaining stability on rough terrain
  • Wheel lifts and bunny hops to clear larger trail features
  • Climbing techniques for control and efficiency up technical trails
  • Cornering with full control, flow and maximum exit speed
  • Riding Actively to generate and maintain speed and flow

Our coaches will adapt content and activities on the day to suit the group’s experience, goals and energy, ensuring every rider is challenged and supported at the right level.

Please note:
Participants are expected to have some prior mountain biking experience and should be confident riding off-road on varied terrain. This program is best suited to riders who ride regularly and are looking to build on an existing skill base.

Program Details

Ages: 15+
Ability/Experience: Intermediate
Pathway Level: Development
Cost: $139pp *
Session Duration: 5 hours (approx)
Session Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Times subject to change
Venue: Shepherds Hill Recreation Park (map)
* Programs delivered at any location managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia will have a mandatory visitor use fee added upon booking

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What to Bring

  • Your bike and helmet in good working order
  • A water bottle (preferably one you can carry on your bike) or hydration backpack
  • A packed lunch and snacks
  • Any relevant medications
  • Weather dependent considerations (sunscreen, rain jacket, change of clothes etc.)

What Sort of Bike?

Riders will need a mountain bike in good working order, with functioning brakes and gears. BMX bikes and other single-speed styles aren’t suitable for this program. E-bikes are suitable as long as they are designed for off-road use. The ends of the handlebars must be covered with handlebar plugs for safety. If you’re unsure whether your bike is suitable, feel free to contact us.

Protective Gear

Riders are required to wear a helmet in good working order and are encouraged to consider any additional protective equipment, such as gloves and knee pads, that may help them feel comfortable and confident during the session. Additional protection, such as elbow pads or a full-face helmet, can provide extra assurance if you are planning to challenge yourself and may allow you to push your riding further without significantly increasing your risk of injury. Ultimately, riders are responsible for choosing the level of protection that best matches their skills, goals and comfort.

Meeting Point

Participants are asked to meet their coach near the trail head next to the Ayliffes Road car park (map here) 10 minutes prior to the session’s start time.

Facilities

There are no public toilets or drinking water available at this venue, please plan accordingly.

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