Downhill Mountain Bike Race Support

Head for the Hills has partnered with the Inside Line Downhill Mountain Bike Club to deliver a wide range of support programs at race events in South Australia. These programs provide support for riders that are new to downhill racing, veterans of the sport as well as skills coaching for the next crop of junior racers.

Downhill Race Support Programs

Guided Track Walk

Walk the course with one of our specialist coaches who will help you look at line options, identify key sections of track and answer any questions you may have leading into the event.

Age:	Any
Interest:	Competition
Min. Ability:	N/A
Discipline:	Downhill

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Guided Downhill Practice

Let one of our specialist coaches guide you down the race track during Saturday’s official practice session.

Age:	10+
Interest:	Competition
Min. Ability:	Intermediate
Discipline:	Downhill

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Sunday Skills

If you’re not yet ready for the race track, come learn some skills that will help you prepare for your first race.

Age:	6 – 14
Interest:	All
Min. Ability:	Basic
Discipline:	General

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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

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

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