The Head for the Hills Downhill Junior Development Squad is designed to support riders competing at Inside Line downhill mountain bike race events. It is comprised of both skills development and race preparation sessions. In 2023 we will have separate “Club” and “State” squads to support riders competing at different levels.
Program Overview
Inside line will be running two different race series in 2023, the Club Cup and the State Series. The Junior Development Squads have been specifically designed to support riders competing in either series.
Club Cup Squad
The Inside Line Club Cup is new in 2023 and provides a downhill race series that aims to be more accessible to more people. The defining features of the Club Cup include:
- Single-day events
- Milder courses
- Supportive environment
The Club Cup Squad will undergo two pre-season skills training sessions to help them set goals and prepare for the upcoming races. There will then be three in-season training sessions to further develop skills and prepare for the individual demands of each event.
State Series Squad
The Inside Line State Series is business as usual this year, although we could expect to see the level raised to further challenge the best riders in the state. The defining features of the State Series include:
- Two-day events
- Difficult courses
- Competitive environment
The State Series Squad will undergo three pre-season skills training sessions to help them set goals and prepare for the upcoming races. There will then be six “recon rides” prior to each event that will enable the squad to plan and prepare for the upcoming event as well as three online theory sessions.
Please note:
The Downhill Junior Development Squad is a Tier 3 program. If you are unsure whether this program is for you, or you are unsure which squad is most suitable, we strongly encourage you to contact us before registering.
Session Details & Registration
Pre Season Skills
| Date | Time | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | March 19 | 10am – 2pm | O’Halloran Hill RP |
| Session 2 | April 2 | 10am – 2pm | Shepherds Hill RP |
In Season Skills
| Date | Time | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 3 | May 7 | 9am – 12pm | Ashley Hills Estate |
| Session 4 | June 4 | 9am – 12pm | Fox Creek Bike Park |
| Session 5 | June 25 | 9am – 12pm | Eagle MTB Park |
| Session 6 | July 23 | 9am – 12pm | Fox Creek Bike Park |
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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 |
