Special Mountain Bike Coaching Events

Head for the Hills is constantly working hard to deliver regular development programs, but every now and then something super special pops up! Guest coaches, trips and opportunities to ride with the pro’s all live on this page.

Connor Fearon demonstrates line choice through corners

Connor Fearon in a guest coaching session

MTB Skills – Angaston, Barossa Valley

One of the newest mountain bike trails in the state recently opened in Angaston. The short and sweet loop is packed with features and Head for the Hills is running a day of skills clinics for kids in November.

Beginner MTB Skills Clinic

Learn new bike handling & control skills in a 2 hour session led by Head for the Hills coaches. The beginner clinic will cover basic mountain biking techniques like balance, body position and how to ride small obstacles.

Recommended Age:	9 – 13 years
Ability:	Beginner

Details

Details for the beginner clinic are:

Dates & Times:
Sunday November 15, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Recommended Age:	9 – 13 years
Cost:	$39 per rider
Bike & Helmet Hire Available:	Currently Un-Available – BYO equipment only
Venue:	Barossa Adventure Station (map here)

Topics Covered

The beginner clinic is designed for riders with little to no mountain biking experience. We will cover topics such as:

Balance & control skills
Correct body position
Braking techniques
Navigating small obstacles

PLEASE NOTE: Riders must be able to ride on 2 wheels confidently to complete this clinic.

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Intermediate MTB Skills Clinic

Develop your mountain biking skills in a 2 hour session led by Head for the Hills coaches. The intermediate clinic will cover topics such as riding actively, wheel lifts and drop-offs.

Recommended Age:	9 – 13 years
Ability:	Intermediate

Details

Details for the intermediate clinic are:

Dates & Times:
Sunday November 15, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Recommended Age:	9 – 13 years
Cost:	$39 per rider
Bike & Helmet Hire Available:	Currently Un-Available – BYO equipment only
Venue:	Barossa Adventure Station (map here)

Topics Covered

The beginner clinic is designed for riders with little to no mountain biking experience. We will cover topics such as:

Body position
Riding Actively
Wheel Lifts
Drop-offs

PLEASE NOTE: Riders must be able to ride on 2 wheels confidently and have some mountain biking experience to complete this clinic.

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National Parks SA – Park of the Month

The Belair National Park is the Park of the Month for October! To celebrate, we are offering beginner mountain biking skills clinics for kids in Australias first National Park.

Beginner MTB Skills Clinic

This clinic will teach participants bike handling & control skills in a 90 minute session led by Head for the Hills Coaches. The course will cover basic mountain biking techniques and include a guided ride so participants can put their new skills to use!

Recommended Age:	9 – 13 years
Ability:	Beginner

Details

Details for the beginner clinic are:

Dates & Times:
Sunday October 18, 11:30am – 1pm Sunday October 18, 2pm – 3:30pm Friday October 30, 5pm – 6:30pm
Recommended Age:	9 – 13 years
Cost:	$10 per rider
Bike & Helmet Hire Available:	Currently Un-Available – BYO equipment only
Venue:	Belair National Park – Main Oval (map here)

Topics Covered

The beginner clinic is designed for riders with little to no mountain biking experience. We will cover topics such as:

Balance & control skills
Correct body position
Braking techniques
Navigating small obstacles

PLEASE NOTE: Riders must be able to ride on 2 wheels confidently to complete this clinic.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

COVID-19 Info

Special Events

MTB Skills – Angaston, Barossa Valley

Beginner MTB Skills Clinic

Details

Topics Covered

Book Now

Intermediate MTB Skills Clinic

Details

Topics Covered

Book Now

National Parks SA – Park of the Month

Beginner MTB Skills Clinic

Details

Topics Covered

Book Now

Stay Updated

Contact Us

Contact Us

Be Social!

COVID-19 Info

Head for the Hills COVID-19 Info

Updated: 27 April, 2020

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Special Events

MTB Skills – Angaston, Barossa Valley

Beginner MTB Skills Clinic

Details

Topics Covered

Book Now

Intermediate MTB Skills Clinic

Details

Topics Covered

Book Now

National Parks SA – Park of the Month

Beginner MTB Skills Clinic

Details

Topics Covered

Book Now

Stay Updated

Contact Us

Contact Us

Contact Us

Be Social!

Contact Us

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