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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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Geocache Adventure
Are you looking for healthy, exciting, outdoor school holiday activities? The Head for the Hills School Holiday Mountain Bike Geocache Adventure is the perfect way to enjoy Adelaide's great outdoors! Learn new riding skills and put them to use while hunting for clues and geocaches around the Craigburn Farm trails in the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park. Then learn practical skills to keep your bike running well in a hands-on group bike maintenance workshop. We supply the bike and helmet, all you have to bring is a sense of adventure!
You never know where the clues will take you!
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The mountain bike geocache adventure begins with a basic skills coaching session to teach participants the fundamental skills of mountain biking. We cover body position & moving on the bike, braking technique, gear selection as well as other handy tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
A great way to spend the holidays with mates
Once everybody is comfortable and settled on the bikes, the adventure begins! A series of geocaches containing cleverly constructed cryptic clues are hidden all over the Craigburn Farm trail network. Participants work as a team using good old maps (not google-maps!) to find and decipher each clue, which hints to the next geocaches secret location and the best trail to get there. Participants will cover over 12 kilometres of trail and climb around 300 vertical meters during their adventure.
After all the geocaches have been found, we will take a well-deserved break, learn some handy bicycle care tips in a hands-on bike maintenance workshop and enjoy more mountain biking activities!
Details
Recommended Age:
11 - 14 years (approx)
Ability Level:
Great for Beginners - Must be able to ride confidently on two wheels
What to Bring:
Water bottle or hydration pack, snacks, packed lunch
What to Wear:
Comfortable fitting clothes for riding (not too tight or loose & weather appropriate), enclosed shoes (sneakers etc)
Other Considerations:
Sunscreen, rain jacket for wet weather, change of clothes
Bike & helmet hire is free for this program, however you're welcome to bring your own equipment. Please make sure bikes are appropriate for the task at hand and in good working order. Helmets must comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2063:2008. We recommend an open-face helmet for this program however full-faced helmets are also acceptable.
We are unfortunately unable to provide bikes for this program at this time. Participants are required to provide their own mountain bikes for this program until further notice.
If you have any questions or would like further information, use this form to contact us.
We will do our best to respond to your message as soon as we can.
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.
