Adelaide Mountain Bike Coaching, Training & Activities
Mountain Bike Skills Development
We have over 20 different skills development programs to support riders of all ages, interests and levels of ability.
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Head for the Hills supports riders in many ways. Check out our guide on where to ride in Adelaide, upcoming special events and information for schools interested in mountain biking for students.
Head for the Hills!
Head for the Hills exists to develop pathways into and through the sport of mountain biking.
We run a diverse range mountain bike coaching programs, skills training, lessons and activities in Adelaide, South Australia. From programs to help people experience their first ride off the beaten track through to delivering coaching for athletes in competition at the national level. We have programs specifically designed to support women as well as programs for schools who offer more than just the main stream sports.
Adelaide has arguably the most accessible mountain biking trail network in the world and we are here to help you make the most of it!
Meet our Head Coach
“I grew up riding bikes and started racing mountain bikes in 2007. There was a distinct lack of development opportunities in the sport, so we made it our mission to support mountain bikers of all levels and enhance development pathways in South Australia.”
Tyson Schmidt
All of our coaches are qualified and accredited through AusCycling. They are experienced, friendly and passionate mountain bikers who are dedicated to helping others discover the sport.
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- 5 More Things to Ensure Your Bike is Race Ready
The School Sport South Australia Mountain Bike Championships are getting closer and we have five more things that you can check on your bike to ensure that it is good to go. These are all really simple checks that you can do to identify potential issues that can and do cause riders real issues if left undone. If you didn’t see our post covering the first 3 things, you can catch up here. Otherwise, read on and enjoy! Wobbles (not the speed ones!) Bikes have many moving parts and are prone to develop wobbles. Sometimes these are caused by wear… Read more: 5 More Things to Ensure Your Bike is Race Ready - 3 Things to Check to Ensure Your Bike is Race Ready
The School Sport South Australia Mountain Bike Championships are just around the corner and we expect to see over a thousand primary and secondary school students flock to compete at the Craigburn Farm trails, over two days in Term 2. Some students are well versed in mountain bike competitions and will undoubtedly have their race-face on while others will be dusting off the old steed and enjoying the friendly two wheeled competition with mates, for a day off school and a healthy dose of banter. In this, the first post in a series that will help students, teachers and parents… Read more: 3 Things to Check to Ensure Your Bike is Race Ready - SSSA MTB Champs TipsOver the next few weeks, we will be releasing a series of tips to help students and schools participating in the 2024 School Sprot SA Mountain Bike Championships! If you want us to give you a heads up when these land, please use the form below to register your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time. Subscribe * indicates required Email Address *First Name *Last Name *
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
