Adult Progression Sessions

The Introduction to Black trails progression sessions have been put together for riders who are confident on blue trails and are ready to take the next step in their mountain biking journey. 

These sessions will focus on mastering the basics and learning new techniques that will give you the skills and confidence to conquer black terrain. They will be run using a variety of blue and black trails along with the skills area.

Suitable for both males and females 16 years and older.

Limited to 8 spots only  |  First in first served

Dates
(Saturday Mornings)

Time
10:00am - 12:00pm

Duration
2 hrs

Cost
$150.00
(Includes all three sessions)

Mastering Technical Skills

Objective
Improve your technical skills and control on challenging terrain.

• Focus on body positioning
  Learn how to distribute weight on the bike properly, adjust your centre of mass, and maintain balance.
• Master braking techniques
  Practice modulating front and rear brakes to control speed and stability while descending or navigating tight corners.
• Develop cornering skills
  Work on proper body lean, hip rotation, line selection, and braking points for improved cornering efficiency.
• Master corners
  Practice navigating tight corner turns by using proper body positioning, braking techniques, and line selection.
• Learn to carry speed through corners
  Experiment with different approaches to cornering, including late braking and maintaining momentum throughout the turn.

Trail Riding Techniques and Line Selection

Objective
Improve your trail riding techniques and line selection for optimal flow and efficiency.

• Focus on reading the trail
  Develop the ability to anticipate changes in terrain, identify the smoothest lines, and adjust your riding technique accordingly.
• Work on line selection for technical sections
  Identify the smoothest and most efficient line choices for technical descents and obstacles such as rock gardens.
• Practice obstacle negotiation
  Learn techniques for clearing rocks, roots, drops, and other common trail obstacles.
• Practice flow and rhythm
  Strive to maintain a smooth flow on the trail by linking sections together with minimal loss of momentum.

Enhancing Drops and Pumping Skills

Objective
Improve your ability to drop and pump to gain speed and maintain momentum on the trail.

• Learn basic drop techniques
  Start with small drops and focus on proper take-off and landing positions and bike control in the air.
• Develop pumping skills
  Practice utilizing terrain features such as rollers, berms, and dips to generate speed and maintain momentum without pedalling.
• Learn technical manoeuvres
  Practice advanced techniques such as wheel lifts to overcome trail obstacles and improve bike control.
• Progress to larger drops
  Gradually work up to more significant drops, focusing on bike body separation, maintaining stability, and landing smoothly.
• Experiment with different drop styles
  Explore different drop styles, such as lunge drops and jumping drops, to expand your skillset and know when the appropriate place to use each technique.
• Incorporate drops and pump sections into your trail rides
  Look for trails or sections specifically designed for drops and pumping to apply and refine your skills.