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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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Technique Development for Women
The Technique Development Course for Women will teach you the technical skills of mountain biking. It will help you to take steps to increase speed and control on flowy trails, as well over rough and rugged terrain. This course builds upon our Base Skills program by further developing your understanding of basic skills as well as introducing you to new skills and techniques. We assume riders have completed either the Base Skills for Women course or the Base Skills program and are familiar with the concepts and terminology they contain.
This women’s course is derived from our Technique Development course and has been adapted to better suit the needs of women in the sport of mountain biking.
Course Details
Details for the Mountain Bike Technique Development for Women course are:
Cost:
$230
Sessions:
5
Session Duration:
2 Hours (Approx.)
Session Times:
9:00am – 11:00am * * Times subject to change
Venue:
Craigburn Farm Shared-Use Trails
Maximum Group Size:
8
Recommended Age:
16+ (Women Only)
Interest:
All
Minimum Ability:
Intermediate
Discipline:
General
Topics Covered
The Mountain Bike Technique Development for Women course is designed for:
Women who have a fair amount of experience riding narrow (<1m wide) trails
More experienced riders who want to consolidate their skills, enabling them to unlock advanced techniques
We focus on:
Session 1
Body Position
Rolling Obstacles
Intro to Rough Terrain
Session 2
Wheel Lifts 2.0
Bunny Hops
Getting Over Obstacles
Session 3
Climbing Technique
Session 4
Intermediate Cornering
Session 5
Riding Actively
Line Choice
Upcoming Courses
Find upcoming course and session dates below:
September 2020 – SOLD OUT
Session 1
September 13
Session 2
October 4
Session 3
October 25
Session 4
November 1
Session 5
November 22
Contingency
December 6
February 2021
Session 1
February 14
Session 2
February 28
Session 3
March 14
Session 4
March 28
Session 5
April 11
Contingency
April 18
We reserve a contingency date in case a session needs to be postponed or rescheduled and a second contingency date may be added if necessary.
Refunds, discounts or credits unfortunately cannot be given for any missed sessions.
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To secure your place in the Mountain Bike Technique Development for Women course, please select the courses start date below, and then click the Book Now button.
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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.
