Castlemaine Rocky Riders are offering MTB skills sessions to our junior riders in the lead up to our Summer Dirt Crits. The sessions will focus on the fundamental skills of mountain biking including:
– Position & balance
– Operation of controls (brakes & gears/cadence)
– Terrain Awareness
* Specific skills taught will be based on assessments done by individual coaches on the day and dependant on the ability/skill level of the riders in each group.
The sessions will be run on Thursdays in October at White Hills Reserve in Campbells Creek. Gold coin donation.
Starting at 4:45pm. Finishing at 6:00pm.
Thursday 13th October
- 6 to 8 years of age (mixed)
- 6 to 8 years of age (girls)
- 9 to 12 years of age (mixed)
Thursday 20th October
- 6 to 8 years of age (mixed)
- 9 to 12 years of age (mixed)
- 9 to 12 years of age (girls)
Age groups indicated above may be subject to change (registration dependant).
If there are no tickets left for your child’s age group, please select a “waiting list” ticket and we will be in touch regarding any available spaces.
Due to limited numbers we give priority to those who are not already involved in other skills programs e.g. Two Wheel Academy or other squad training.
All participants must have a current club membership or be registered for a 4 week free trail through AusCycling.
Another option for those eligible is to apply for a get Active Victoria Voucher .
All Instructors are AusCycling Development Mountain Bike Instructors (PMBIA certified), and have current First Aid certifcates and Working with Children’s Check. Our club is committed to creating a child safe environment.
Prior to registering please read our attendance disclaimer here.
Click here to register.
Please bring:
- Helmet – Australian Standard Approved
- Mountain Bike in good condition.
- Water bottle – with at least 500ml of water in it
- Gloves – noting that full-finger gloves are our preference
