Mountain bike skills clinics for women


Coaching cautious and concerned beginners to become confident and stronger riders. Shortcut the learning curve and spend more time enjoying the trails.

*Dirt Maidens aims to provide a safe space for women, non-binary and gender diverse people.

a confident female mountain biker enjoying the ride

Are you:

-A beginner rider wanting to save time and shortcut the learning curve so you can get riding trails with your friends and family sooner?

-A bit of a scaredy cat, intimidated by those scary looking trails with rocks and steep downhills, and uphills that you don’t think your fitness levels can cope with?

-Completely new to mountain biking and don’t know where to start?

-Wanting to ride with your partner (who isn’t an experienced women’s mtb coach) who keeps taking you on trails that are a bit too technical?

-A cautious rider wanting to gain more confidence and fine tune those foundational mtb skills?

-A mum who wants to go riding with your kids (and keep up)?

-Sick of falling off your bike or worried about falling off?

-Apprehensive about riding after having had a fall?

-Wanting to feel like part of a community of like minded women in a male dominated sport?

Then Dirt Maidens has you covered!

Had so much fun and feel way more confident. Cannot wait for the next one. Worth the trip from Sydney!
— Zoe, Beginner Skills Series participant
Claire is a brilliant instructor. I can see why she gets such positive feedback! She has the skill of teaching down pat, her instructions are always very clear and her teaching style is very engaging. It was lovely to receive such encouragement and it really shows that Claire is passionate about sharing her knowledge with other riders. I have already signed up for another clinic! Can’t wait! Thank you again, Claire!
— Janie, Beginner Skills Series participant

If you’ve invested in the gear, the brain space, and the time to go mountain biking then it’s time to invest in the most important part of the equation- YOU!! Falling off or crashing your bike could cost you pain, an injury, time off work, and expensive damage to your bike and equipment.


Before you get coaxed into riding trails you’re not familiar with, book into a clinic and learn the foundational skills required to keep you upright and smiling!

Highly recommend whether you’re a beginner or have been riding a while. This clinic has me enthusiastic to get out more and try more!
— Rachel, Beginner Skills Series participant
Women's foundational skills clinic in progress
Claire’s a great teacher who knows her stuff. She knew what I needed to do to improve and said it in a way that was easy to understand. Highly recommended!
— Alysum, Beginner Skills Series Participant
Brilliant!! Small group of like minded people and despite differing experience and skill levels the information, the skillls/instruction and the practical experience were made relevant to all attendees. I had a blast and I’m looking forward to more clinics.
— Krystol, Beginner Skills Series participant
Claire’s passion for mountain biking and creating a safe and fun space for women who ride is second to none. She is an exceptional instructor, mentor and a competent mountain biker who loves sharing the joy of mountain biking with others.
— Kim Kliska, Dirt Maidens Challenge participant
Women's social mountain bike ride
Women's mountain biking Canberra
Women's mountain bike skills clinic in progress