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Head for the Hills COVID-19 Info
Updated: 27 April, 2020
The Head for the Hills team is keeping a very close eye on the ever-changing COVID-19 space.
Restrictions on 'outdoor personal training' currently restrict the maximum group size to 10 people and 1.5m social distancing rules must be observed.
Some programs are restarting...
Some of our programs are starting up again. If you were affected by one of our postponed programs, we will be in touch with information very soon if we have not already contacted you.
We are committed to offering fun, safe and educational mountain biking opportunities through this time and appreciate your support.
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Junior XC Group Coaching
Our Junior Cross Country Group Coaching program is aimed at young riders who are currently, or soon to be, racing cross country. The program is designed to give riders access to regular coaching in a supportive group environment. It focuses on teaching bike handling & control techniques, risk analysis and management as well as introducing riders to race preparation & strategies.
The program consists of eight sessions which are two hours long, delivered over a six month period. We have an intake of riders every six months, around April and October.
Program Details
Details for the Junior Cross Country Group Coaching program are:
Cost:
$250pp
Sessions:
8
Session Duration:
2 Hours (Approx.)
Session Times:
9:00am – 11:00pm (Int) *
11:30am – 1:30pm (Adv) * * Times subject to change
Venues:
Various Venues TBC
Age:
12 – 18
Interest:
Competition
Minimum Ability:
Intermediate
Discipline:
Cross Country
Upcoming Courses
September 2020 Intake
The sessions in the program beginning in October 2020 will be delivered in various venues around Adelaide, such as Lynton Reserve, Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, Eagle Mountain Bike Park and Anstey Hill Recreation Park. Exact session venues will be confirmed closer to the start date.
Session Dates:
Session 1
September 19
Session 2
October 17
Session 3
November 14
Session 4
December 12
Session 5
January 30
Session 6
February 20
Session 7
March 6
Session 8
March 27
Contingency Date
April 10
We reserve a contingency date in case a session needs to be postponed or rescheduled and a second contingency date may be added if necessary.
We train in most conditions, however stormy weather, extreme heat and total fire bans may force a reschedule. Scheduling is planned to avoid clashes with major racing events such as Adelaide Mountain Bike Club & Port Adelaide Cycling Club races.
Refunds, discounts or credits unfortunately cannot be given for any missed sessions.
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Registrations close one week before the programs start date
To secure your place in the Junior Gravity Group Coaching program, please select the courses start date below, and then click the Book Now button.
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We will email all applicants closer to the closing date to issue any updated information including session times. Final groups may not be confirmed until after the initial session as we may need to asses ability level and make adjustments to ensure the best outcome and learning environment for all participants.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact us.
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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.
