Who is this course for?
- Do you have some confidence on easier trails but not confident on more technical and difficult sections?
- Do you want to try mountain biking but have no one to ride with, or to teach you how to get started?
- Do you want to improve technique and improve confidence?
The course
AMBC has developed a customised women's course aimed at giving you the ability to develop your skills in a comfortable training environment. This course is designed specifically to give you an understanding of the fundamentals of mountain bike riding. It will give you a great opportunity to learn more about mountain biking, learn some of the techniques and skills needed to ride over mountain bike terrain plus show you how to set-up and maintain your bike.
Developed by mountain bike professionals, this 6 hour course is specifically designed for the female novice rider and will focus on the needs of the participants. The course will ensure that you gain a better understanding of mountain biking and you will leave with a range of knowledge and skills to make you more confident on the trail.
We have fully trained, accredited, professional and friendly female staff who will ensure you enjoy the experience of learning how to ride a mountain bike properly.
What you will learn
- Setting up your bike properly
- How a mountain bike works
- Tackling different terrain (sand, roots, rocks, dirt)
- Cornering safely and at speed
- Balance
- Tackling small obstacles
- Negotiating small drops safely
- Open climbs and technical climbs
- Safe descending - open and single track descents
- General trail riding - easy to medium level
- Basic bike maintenance
More Details
How Long ~ The course is run in a 6 hour session
Cost ~ $140
Restrictions
There's no age restriction, however, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Our trainers are there to make sure you ride within your ability and support you with the techniques to reduce risk and potential injury.
If you have particular goals or concerns prior to the course then our trainers are happy to discuss and modify activities to suit.
* AMBC recommends that your bike be fully serviced by a qualified bike mechanic before you attend the course.
