Holiday MTB Skills
Head for the Hills offers school holiday mountain bike skills lessons & clinics to help you hone your technique under the guidance of a Mountain Bike Australia accredited coach! There are a range of programs tailored to different ablility levels and disciplines. Develop good habits on the bike and learn to ride smoother, safer and faster on the trails in a fun and supportive group environment.
Good technique will allow you to ride even the toughest terrain safely
Beginner Skills Clinic
If you are new to mountain biking and want to learn the basics, our Beginner Skills Clinic is for you! Learn the key skills of mountain biking in a fun & safe group environment.
| Recommended Age: | 10 – 14 |
|---|---|
| Ability: | Beginner |
| Discipline: | Discipline-independant skills |
| Venue: | Shepherds Hill Recreation Park |
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The Beginner Skills Clinic focuses on the key skills of mountain biking and will include topics such as:
- Body Position
- Braking Technique
- Riding Actively
- Cornering
- Wheel Lifts
Developing skills at slow speed will transfer at higher speeds
Details
| Recommended Age: |
|---|
| 10 – 14 years (approx) |
| Ability Level: |
| Beginner |
| What to Bring: |
| Your bike in good working order, helmet, water bottle or hydration pack, snacks |
| 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 |
| Drop Off & Pick Up: |
| Shepherds Hill Recreation Park (map here – Parking off Ayliffes Road) |
| Time: |
| 9am to 12pm |
| Max Group Size: |
| 8 participants |
| Equipment Hire: |
| Bike & Helmet hire is available, please contact us for more information |
| Got Questions? |
| Contact Us |
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Intermediate Skills Clinic
If you have a bit of mountain biking experience and want to develop your skills, our Intermediate Skills Clinic is for you! Kick nasty habits and learn to ride smoother, safer & faster.
| Recommended Age: | 10 – 14 |
|---|---|
| Ability: | Intermediate |
| Discipline: | Discipline-independant skills |
| Venue: | Shepherds Hill Recreation Park |
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The Intermedaite Skills Clinic focuses on developing good technique and will include topics such as:
- Body Position
- Braking Technique
- Riding Actively
- Cornering
- Wheel Lifts
- Bunny Hops
- Drop-off Technique
- Intro to Jumping
Learning to navigate drop-offs correctly on a small, safe feature.
Details
| Recommended Age: |
|---|
| 10 – 14 years (approx) |
| Ability Level: |
| Intermediate |
| What to Bring: |
| Your bike in good working order, helmet, water bottle or hydration pack, snacks |
| 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 |
| Drop Off & Pick Up: |
| Shepherds Hill Recreation Park (map here – Parking off Ayliffes Road) |
| Time: |
| 1pm to 4pm |
| Max Group Size: |
| 8 participants |
| Equipment Hire: |
| Bike & Helmet hire is available, please contact us for more information |
| Got Questions? |
| Contact Us |
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Advanced Gravity Skills Clinic
If you ride downhill & gravity enduro trails regularly and want to develop your skills, our Advanced Gravity Skills Clinic is for you! Learn to ride downhill and gravity enduro trails with more consistency, control and flow. Shuttles included!
| Recommended Age: | 12 – 15 |
|---|---|
| Ability: | Advanced |
| Discipline: | Downhill & Gravity Enduro |
| Venue: | Shepherds Hill Recreation Park |
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This program includes shuttles to maximise time on the trails.
The Advanced Gravity Skills Clinic focuses on developing good technique for downhill and gravity enduro riding and will include topics such as:
- Body Position
- Braking Technique
- Riding Actively
- Line Choice
- Cornering
- Drop-off Technique
- Jumping Techniques
- Risk Analysis & Management
Good cornering technique is key to maintaining momentum & flow
Details
| Recommended Age: |
|---|
| 12 – 15 years (approx) |
| Ability Level: |
| Intermediate – Advanced |
| What to Bring: |
| Your bike in good working order, water bottle or hydration pack, snacks |
| What to Wear: |
| Full-faced helmet, knee guards, comfortable fitting clothes for riding (not too tight or loose & weather appropriate), enclosed shoes |
| Other Considerations: |
| Sunscreen, rain jacket for wet weather, change of clothes |
| Drop Off & Pick Up: |
| Shepherds Hill Recreation Park (map here – Parking off Ayliffes Road) |
| Time: |
| 9am to 2pm |
| Max Group Size: |
| 8 participants |
| Equipment Hire: |
| Bike & Helmet hire is available, please contact us for more information |
| Got Questions? |
| Contact Us |
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Head for the Hills Off Road Cycling
72 Corconda Street
Clearview, South Australia
5085
| P: | 0402 697 398 |
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| E: | info@headforthehills.net.au |
| W: | headforthehills.net.au |
