Development Level Programs

Our development level programs teach riders the fundamental techniquies of mountain biking. They enable riders to improve their skills in a fun environment so they can ride smoother, faster and safer. These programs are typically longer than our participation programs and feature regular sessions where participants are guided by our experienced coaches and mentors.

Development Pathway Structure

Participation

Development

Excellence

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After School Skills

Ages 10 - 14 Beginner - Intermediate

Develop a wide range of mountain biking skills in a fun, supportive environment across a full season of weekly coaching. Riders learn and refine key techniques while building confidence, trail awareness, and the ability to ride safely without supervision.

After School Skills for Girls

Ages 10 - 14 (Girls Only) Beginner - Intermediate

We have developed a slightly modified version of the After School Skills program, just for the girls!

Adelaide Dirt League

Ages 11 - 15 Beginner - Intermediate

The Adelaide Dirt League is a weekend mountain bike program that offers modified versions of popular off road disciplines, challenges and activities for riders aged 11 – 15 years.

ADL Dirt Squirts

Ages 6 - 10 Beginner - Intermediate

The Adelaide Dirt League is a weekend mountain bike program that combines expert coaching and exciting competition for riders aged 11 – 15 years. It features modified competitions based on popular off road disciplines as well as challenges and activities to create the ultimate environment for rider development.

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P:	0402 697 398
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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.