Participation Level Programs

Our participation level programs are the best place to start if you are new to mountain biking or mountin bike coaching. They are designed to be fun and are ideal for both beginners and experienced riders who are looking for a one-off session or some casual fun on the trails. They are a great opportunity for riders to come and try our programs before they commit to a development level program which are typically longer and feature multiple sessions.

Development Pathway Structure

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Holiday Geocache Adventure

Ages 10 - 14 Beginner - Intermediate

Participants will learn new riding skills then put them to use while hunting for geocaches and hidden clues around the Craigburn Farm trails in the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park.

Under 10 Holiday Skills

Ages 7 - 9 Beginner

Get outside these school holidays and hit the trails in a fun mountain bike clinic designed for riders aged 7 to 9.

Beginner Holiday Skills Clinic

Ages 10 - 14 Beginner

If you are new to mountain biking and want to learn the basics, our beginner skills clinic is for you. Learn the key skills of mountain biking in a fun & safe group environment.

Intermediate Holiday Skills Clinic

Ages 10 - 14 Intermediate

If you have a bit of mountain biking experience and want to develop your skills, our intermediate skills clinic is for you! Kick nasty habits and learn to ride smoother, safer & faster.

Holiday Skills Clinics for Girls

Ages 10 - 14 (Girls Only) Beginner - Intermediate

Our beginner and intermediate skills clinics for girls are designed to bring young, passionate female mountain bikers together and inspire them to develop their skills in a fun & safe group environment.

Holiday Advanced Guided Shuttles

Ages 12 - 16 Intermediate - Advanced

Take on the bigger trails with expert guidance and local knowledge! Our coaches will guide you down some of the most thrilling downhill tracks in SA at the Fox Creek Bike Park, helping you to apply your skills correctly along the way.

Guided Shuttles for Girls

Ages 12 - 16 (Girls Only) Intermediate - Advanced

Ride Adelaide’s best descents with a crew of like-minded girls and expert guidance at Fox Creek Bike Park, South Australia’s premier trail network.

Holiday Camp

Ages 12 - 16 Intermediate - Advanced

Get ready to create memories to last a lifetime on an epic school holiday experience! We deliver camps for intermediate to advanced riders aged 12 to 16 in Melrose (Southern Flinders Ranges) and Bright (Victorian Alpine Region).

Holiday Camp for Girls

Ages 12 - 16 (Girls Only) Intermediate - Advanced

Our Holiday MTB Camp for Girls is an empowering and exciting experience tailored for intermediate riders aged 12 to 16! Whether you’re looking to boost your riding skills or simply have fun on two wheels, this camp offers the perfect mix of learning, adventure and friendship.

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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.