DORC conducts mountain bike skills courses that are suitable for all riders from beginner to advanced. Our instructors have you covered. We have the training and ability to enhance your riding skills from green trails to black and beyond.
People who complete our courses feel safer, smoother, faster, and more in control and confident on their bike. This leads to an enhanced enjoyment of riding your bike on the trails. It’s also a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and find trail-riding buddies of similar interests and skills. Some of our feedback from previous courses includes:
“Thank you so much, an invaluable experience and I have gained so much more confidence on the bike. Thank you!!”
“Great course and a lot of fun to do. Very friendly people and very easy to listen to. Awesome job”
“The courses run by DORC in Darwin are exceptionally good value – the Instructors obviously enjoy their roles & they are able to individualise their instructions so that everyone on the course, regardless of their skill level, gets a boost to their abilities.”
DORC skills courses tend to run from March/April through to October (depending on the weather and rider interest). All money raised from these courses goes back into your club to assist with the running of the skills courses. From time to time, courses may be offered to DORC members free of charge. All of the courses are announced on the webpage www.dorc.com.au and on our Facebook page.
DORC instructors are accredited via the AusCycling Instructor Pathway. All of our instructors are volunteers and are committed to enabling MTB skills development in a safe and encouraging environment.
All instructors have a current Working With Children card and first aid qualifications.
If you would like more information about joining us and helping others enhance their riding skills and grow the mtb community then drop us a line darwinoffroadcyclists@gmail.com
Meet the Training Team
Shirley Donnelly
I’m a Mountain Biker who’s been riding since 2018. I enjoy the outdoor exercise and the camaraderie of the MTB community. I decided to obtain the AusCycling Foundation Instructor Certification in order to give back to DORC and the mtb community who have supported and enabled me to learn and enjoy this sport. I would like to share skills learnt, instil confidence and encourage all beginners – but feel my primary focus is on women, like myself, who may come, with little experience of a mountain bike and possibly only memories of riding a bike around the neighbourhood as a kid.
Lucas Hemsley
My name is Lucas and I have been riding mountain bikes since 2015 and BMX in my youth. I’ve picked up a few skills over the years that has enabled me to thoroughly enjoy and improve my riding experience. By being a part of the DORC training team, I hope to pass the skills and fun onto others! I’ve completed the Foundation Instructors course through Auscycling with others in the training team to make sure you have the best experience in learning this great sport. See you on the trails!
