Junior MTB Fun “D” Mentals Course
Program and Information
The Junior MTB Fun “D” Mentals Course is aimed at junior riders aged 10-17 years. This course will provide the skills to enable participants to ride safer, faster and smoother. The course is perfect for both beginner riders and those who want to improve or refine their skills.
Age Range – 10 – 17 years
Duration – 3 Weeks
Day – Sunday
Time – 8am – 10.30am
Cost – Free of Charge (Participants must be members of MTBA, Mountain Biking Australia and DORC, Darwin Off Road Cyclists)
Places – 8 participants. A minimum of 5 participants is required for the course to go ahead.
Dates – Sun 21st Oct, Sun 28th Oct, Sun 4th Nov.
This is a progressive course and skills are built upon each week. Therefore, it is important that participants are able to attend all 3 sessions.
Requirements for the course are:
Mountain bike in good working order
Helmet, full fingered gloves, enclosed shoes and flat pedals (no clips)
Eye protection
Spare tube/puncture repair kit
Any queries please contact
Jo Fox
0439 889 442 or
Geoff Fox
0427 611 702
Email: gj.fox@bigpond.com
WEEK 1 – Sunday 21st Oct.
Location – Old Pine Forest Howard Springs
Skills
Bike Maintenance
Bike Check and Setup
Ready and Neutral positions
Track Scanning
Track Stands and Balance
Games and Activities
Ride
WEEK 2 – Sunday 28th Oct.
Location – Old Pine Forest Howard Springs
Skills
Review of previous weeks skills
Braking and Cornering
Games and Activities
Ride and skills session
WEEK 3 – Sunday 4th Nov.
Location – New Pine Forest Howard Springs
Skills
Review of previous weeks skills
Wheels Lifts
Obstacles
Games and Activities
Ride and skills sessions
To register click HERE
