This is our program for beginner riders and riders who want to learn the foundational skills for mountain biking!
We know what it’s like to feel nervous and intimidated on the trails! We’ve helped hundreds of women build confidence and skills to get them smiling out on the trails and we would love to help you too.
Our signature Foundational Skills Series consists of 2x face to face skills clinics, usually over a weekend (5hrs in total) on mostly green cross country mountain bike trails. This series teaches the foundational skills for mountain biking, which is perfect for beginners but also for anyone who has never done a skills clinic and wants to go back to the foundations and/or to build confidence.
Our clinics are fun, friendly and supportive, with a focus on keeping you safe and smiling. Our progressive coaching style means you gain confidence in each skill before moving onto another so you never feel out of your depth.
Our expertise in women’s mountain biking means you get good advice and tips that have been gathered from coaching and listening to the specific issues women face when it comes to mountain biking over the past 10 years.
You’ll learn about bike set-up, body position, gears and braking. You will learn how to safely mount and dismount and start/stop on varying terrain. You’ll also learn foundations of cornering, as well as skills for climbing and descending. By the end of the clinic you’ll be starting to tie all of these things together and hopefully be feeling much more confident and safe and enjoying the ride a whole lot more!
Orange MTB Club members receive 50% off. Please contact the club for your discount code to use at the checkout!
When: Saturday 3rd October & Sunday 4th October
Where: Glenwood State Forest, Orange NSW
FAQs
Can I ride an e-bike?
Yes! The use of E-bikes or power-assisted pedal cycles (Pedalec) which are vehicles complying with the requirements of European Standard EN 15194: 2009 or EN 15194:2009+A1:2009: ‘Cycles – Electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles’ are permitted within UCSFP.
To comply with EN 15194:
The motor must be electric.
The maximum continuous power output of the motor cannot exceed 250 watts measured at the wheel. Note: A motor that delivers 250 watts of continuous power can produce greater power for very short periods of time, which can be beneficial when pulling away at traffic lights or starting a hill climb.
The rider must pedal the cycle to activate the motor.
The motor must cut-off once the vehicle reaches 25 km/h, or sooner if the rider stops pedalling
The vehicle must be certified by the manufacturer and labelled as complying with EN 15194. The label must include the manufacturer’s name, the motor’s cut-off speed in km/h and its continuous rated power in watts.
Do you have a bike I can hire?
YES!! We now have a Small Frame dual suspension bike for hire (Norco Fluid). This is suitable for riders 155cm-165cm tall for $150 for both sessions. Please email info@dirtmaidens.com.au if you’d like to hire this bike.
Do I need to be super fit to do this?
No, but more fitness will allow you to enjoy it more. On the Foundational Skills Series course, we typically cover approximately 3-4km on Day 1 and 4-6km on Day 2. There are lots of stops and you can take a break at any time and watch on.
Will I crash?
Hopefully not. But mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport and there are many risks involved, including risk to yourself, to your property and to others.
We operate under a robust risk management process however riders do still crash. We provide first aid where required and will support you to assess what happened and keep riding if you wish to.
Can I walk sections if I’m not comfortable?
Yes, absolutely. We will never make you ride something that you’re not comfortable riding. We may also encourage you to walk or take a break if you are struggling with something.
This is our program for beginner riders and riders who want to learn the foundational skills for mountain biking!
We know what it’s like to feel nervous and intimidated on the trails! We’ve helped hundreds of women build confidence and skills to get them smiling out on the trails and we would love to help you too.
Our signature Foundational Skills Series consists of 2x face to face skills clinics, usually over a weekend (5hrs in total) on mostly green cross country mountain bike trails. This series teaches the foundational skills for mountain biking, which is perfect for beginners but also for anyone who has never done a skills clinic and wants to go back to the foundations and/or to build confidence.
Our clinics are fun, friendly and supportive, with a focus on keeping you safe and smiling. Our progressive coaching style means you gain confidence in each skill before moving onto another so you never feel out of your depth.
Our expertise in women’s mountain biking means you get good advice and tips that have been gathered from coaching and listening to the specific issues women face when it comes to mountain biking over the past 10 years.
You’ll learn about bike set-up, body position, gears and braking. You will learn how to safely mount and dismount and start/stop on varying terrain. You’ll also learn foundations of cornering, as well as skills for climbing and descending. By the end of the clinic you’ll be starting to tie all of these things together and hopefully be feeling much more confident and safe and enjoying the ride a whole lot more!
Orange MTB Club members receive 50% off. Please contact the club for your discount code to use at the checkout!
When: Saturday 3rd October & Sunday 4th October
Where: Glenwood State Forest, Orange NSW
FAQs
Can I ride an e-bike?
Yes! The use of E-bikes or power-assisted pedal cycles (Pedalec) which are vehicles complying with the requirements of European Standard EN 15194: 2009 or EN 15194:2009+A1:2009: ‘Cycles – Electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles’ are permitted within UCSFP.
To comply with EN 15194:
The motor must be electric.
The maximum continuous power output of the motor cannot exceed 250 watts measured at the wheel. Note: A motor that delivers 250 watts of continuous power can produce greater power for very short periods of time, which can be beneficial when pulling away at traffic lights or starting a hill climb.
The rider must pedal the cycle to activate the motor.
The motor must cut-off once the vehicle reaches 25 km/h, or sooner if the rider stops pedalling
The vehicle must be certified by the manufacturer and labelled as complying with EN 15194. The label must include the manufacturer’s name, the motor’s cut-off speed in km/h and its continuous rated power in watts.
Do you have a bike I can hire?
YES!! We now have a Small Frame dual suspension bike for hire (Norco Fluid). This is suitable for riders 155cm-165cm tall for $150 for both sessions. Please email info@dirtmaidens.com.au if you’d like to hire this bike.
Do I need to be super fit to do this?
No, but more fitness will allow you to enjoy it more. On the Foundational Skills Series course, we typically cover approximately 3-4km on Day 1 and 4-6km on Day 2. There are lots of stops and you can take a break at any time and watch on.
Will I crash?
Hopefully not. But mountain biking is an inherently dangerous sport and there are many risks involved, including risk to yourself, to your property and to others.
We operate under a robust risk management process however riders do still crash. We provide first aid where required and will support you to assess what happened and keep riding if you wish to.
Can I walk sections if I’m not comfortable?
Yes, absolutely. We will never make you ride something that you’re not comfortable riding. We may also encourage you to walk or take a break if you are struggling with something.
