Learn the fundamental mountain biking skills that will form the foundation of your development as a rider in a supportive group environment just for women. Whether you are just starting out or already riding difficult trails, our Base Skills for Women program will build your confidence, control and stability on the bike, while laying the foundation for developing more advanced techniques.

Ability/Experience: Beginner Pathway Level: Development Ages: 15+ (Women Only)

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Program Information

The Base Skills for Women program will help you build the essential techniques that underpin confident, capable mountain biking.

This program is ideal if you are:

  • Relatively new to mountain biking with some off-road experience; or
  • Looking to revisit and strengthen your fundamentals to improve your riding and unlock new skills

Throughout the program, you will work on:

  • Balance and control to ride technical trails with greater confidence
  • Body position for better stability, efficiency and flow
  • Braking technique to maximise effectiveness while maintaining balance and control
  • Cornering skills to navigate turns with more consistency
  • Using movement on the bike to maintain control across small obstacles and uneven terrain
  • Front and rear wheel lifts to handle larger obstacles

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

Please note:
Mountain biking requires basic cycling skills. Participants must be able to confidently ride a bike with good control to participate in this program.

Program Details

Ages: 15+ (Women only)
Ability/Experience: Beginner
Pathway Level: Development
Cost: $155pp *
Session Duration: 3 x 2 hours (approx)
Session Times: 11:30am – 1:30pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm (pending interest)
Times subject to change
Venue: Craigburn Farm Trails, Sturt Gorge RP (map)
Meeting Point: Blackwood Football Club Car Park (map)
Bike & Helmet Hire Option: $25 per session
Please email us to arrange
* Programs delivered at any location managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia will have a mandatory visitor use fee added upon booking

Upcoming Programs

We generally run the Base Skills for Women program twice a year, during the nicer months of spring and autumn. Find upcoming program dates below:

Autumn 2026

Session 1February 8
Session 2February 22
Session 3March 8
ContingencyMarch 22

Spring 2026

Session 1August 30
Session 2September 13
Session 3September 27
ContingencyOctober 11

We reserve a contingency date in case a session needs to be postponed or rescheduled. A second contingency date may be added if necessary.

Refunds, discounts or credits unfortunately cannot be given for any missed sessions.

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What to Bring

  • Your bike and helmet in good working order
  • Appropriate clothing (enclosed shoes, comfortable sports clothing)
  • A water bottle (preferably one you can carry on your bike) or hydration backpack
  • 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 at the Blackwood Football Club car park (map here) 10 minutes prior to the session’s start time.

Facilities

There are public toilets and drinking water available at this venue.

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To secure your place in the Base Skills for Women program, please select the program’s start date below, and then click the Book Now button.

Please Note: Our booking system will always show the next available date. Please double-check the session date before finalising your booking.

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