Junior MTB Fun- D – Mentals Course
Program and Information
The Junior MTB Fun-D-Mentals Course is aimed at junior riders aged 12-17 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 – 12 – 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
Dates – Sun 16 July, Sun 23 July, Sun 30 July
***** (please note: the first 2 Sundays fall within the school holiday break)
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
Geoff Fox
0427 611 702 or
Jo Fox
0439 889 442
Email: gj.fox@bigpond.com
WEEK 1 – Sunday 16th July
Location – Old Pine Forest Howard Springs
Skills
Bike Maintenance
Bike Check and Setup
Ready and Attack positions
Track Scanning
Track Stands and Balance
Games and Activities
Ride
WEEK 2 – Sunday 23rd July
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 30th July
Location – New Pine Forest Howard Springs
Skills
Review of previous weeks skills
Wheels Lifts
Obstacles
Games and Activities
Ride and skills sessions
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