Build confidence and learn new skills in a fun mountain bike clinic designed for young riders who are new to the trails. With guidance from our experienced coaches, riders learn essential techniques in a safe, supportive environment, building the foundations they’ll use every time they get on a bike.
Ability/Experience: Beginner
Pathway Level: Participation
Ages: 10 ‑ 14
Program Information
This fun, skills-based session is all about helping riders who are new to mountain biking, or have a little off road riding experience, feel more confident and in control on the trails.
Activities and the session structure are adjusted on the day to suit the group’s experience and energy, with topics that may include:
- Balance and control
- Body position
- Braking technique
- Cornering
- Front and rear wheel lifts
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.
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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 to help keep energy levels up!
- 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. 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.
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Please Note: Our booking system will always show the next available date. Please double-check the session date before finalising your booking.
Please select a venue:
Aston Hills – Mt Barker
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Drop Off & Pick Up Location
Participants may be dropped off and picked up on Seymour Drive, Mount Barker (map here) at the nominated times (see available dates and times in the booking window above).
Facilities
There are no public toilets or drinking water available at this venue, please plan accordingly.
Cobbler Creek Recreation Park
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Drop Off & Pick Up Location
Participants may be dropped off and picked up at the playground carpark accessed via Bridge Road (map here) at the nominated times (see available dates and times in the booking window above).
Facilities
There are public toilets and drinking water available at this venue.
Glenthorne National Park
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Drop Off & Pick Up Location
Participants may be dropped off and picked up at the Sam Willoughby BMX Track carpark accessed via Majors Road (map here) at the nominated times (see available dates and times in the booking window above).
Facilities
There are public toilets and drinking water available at this venue.
Shepherds Hill RP
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Drop Off & Pick Up Location
Participants may be dropped off and picked up at the carpark accessed via the west-bound lane of Ayliffes Road (map here) at the nominated times (see available dates and times in the booking window above).
Facilities
There are no public toilets or drinking water available at this venue, please plan accordingly.
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Head for the Hills Off Road Cycling
72 Corconda Street
Clearview, South Australia
5085
| P: | 0402 697 398 |
|---|---|
| E: | info@headforthehills.net.au |
| W: | headforthehills.net.au |
Help
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.
Head for the Hills Off Road Cycling
72 Corconda Street
Clearview, South Australia
5085
| P: | 0402 697 398 |
|---|---|
| E: | info@headforthehills.net.au |
| W: | headforthehills.net.au |
