This 8 week program (90min each session) is for girls aged 8-12yrs who want to progress their riding, make friends that ride bikes and want to do this in a supportive environment with experienced female coaches. This is a skills based program and will be conducted both in an open area, with some riding on green and blue single track and fire trails.
Who this is for:
Girls with some mountain bike experience. This program is for Level 2 and Level 3 riders (see rider levels below).
Girls who want to participate in the program. Girls must be interested (not pushed) and be able to follow instructions so we can help them progress and keep them safe.
Girls who are keen to learn new skills, and be challenged with their riding. Girls must have reasonable fitness and the willingness to push themselves to improve their fitness. There is no serious fitness component however girls are expected to push themselves to ride up hills rather than giving up and walking up hills.
Who this isn’t for:
Girls who cannot ride a bike. If your child cannot ride a bike at all, please check out Pedal Power ACT who run Learn to Ride programs.
Girls with no mountain bike experience on single track, or limited experience. It is recommended that girls start with our Girls Day program and/or Girls School Holiday Program to get some skills and experience on single track before signing up to this program
Girls with low fitness or unwillingness to pedal. It is recommended that they build fitness on cycle paths and fire trails if possible prior to booking into this program.
Girls with advanced mountain biking skills and wanting to ride black trails or learn to jump. Please get in touch if your child is in this category and we will recommend next steps.
What participants will need:
A mountain bike in good working order and the correct size for them. Bikes must have gears as well as two hand operated brakes (i.e. no back pedal brake).
An Australian standards (and correctly fitted)bike helmet is required.
Full finger gloves
Full face helmets and knee/elbow protection are encouraged but not mandatory.
A water bottle and somewhere to carry it (either a bottle cage or a small backpack).
A spare tube for the correct wheel size and somewhere to carry it (either on the bike in a saddle bag, or in a small backpack)
When: Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm, starting week 1 of Term 3.
Thursday 15th October
Thursday 22nd October
Thursday 29th October
Thursday 5th November
Thursday 12th November
Thursday 19th November
Thursday 26th November
Thursday 3rd December
*If any sessions are cancelled due to inclement weather, we will use Thursday 10th December as a makeup date.
Cost: $348pp
*Sibling discount of 20% for second child (please email us before booking so we can send you a code)
*Please note this program needs a minimum of 4 participants to go ahead.
**We want this program to be accessible for all girls. If the regular program price is a barrier for you, please get in touch as we have full or partial scholarships available for those experiencing financial hardship.
Contact Claire at info@dirtmaidens.com.au for any questions or concerns.
What level is my child?
Level 2
Pre-requisites:
Can comfortably ride Paparazzi, Brittle Gums, Fenceline, Rascals and lower fire trails at Stromlo.
Can ride all descending trails above standing on level pedals.
Can easily ride 5-6km in one session with some stops
Trails we ride: Evolution Climb, Evolution Corners, Wattle Happen, Cockatoo Switchbacks, Blue Gums, Crim Track, After party, Party Line, Dingo, White Gums, Ring Tail, Breakout, Muckraker, Old Duffy Descent, Lower Luge.
Riders will usually be at this level for 12-18months if riding and having regular coaching
Level 3
Pre-requisites:
Experienced on green and blue mountain bike trails and has ridden a variety of trails and locations.
Can easily ride 8-10km in one session
Bike:
24” or more (usually 26”, 27.5” or 29” depending on rider size).
Front suspension (or fat tyre rigid bike such as a 24” Trek Roscoe)
Trails we ride: all Stromlo green trails, fire trails, blue trails such as Slant Six, Blue Tongue, Little Seymour, Trebuchet, Rollercoaster, Magpie Rock, Double Dissolution, parts of Slick Rock, Pork Barrel, Sunset Boulevard
This 8 week program (90min each session) is for girls aged 8-12yrs who want to progress their riding, make friends that ride bikes and want to do this in a supportive environment with experienced female coaches. This is a skills based program and will be conducted both in an open area, with some riding on green and blue single track and fire trails.
Who this is for:
Girls with some mountain bike experience. This program is for Level 2 and Level 3 riders (see rider levels below).
Girls who want to participate in the program. Girls must be interested (not pushed) and be able to follow instructions so we can help them progress and keep them safe.
Girls who are keen to learn new skills, and be challenged with their riding. Girls must have reasonable fitness and the willingness to push themselves to improve their fitness. There is no serious fitness component however girls are expected to push themselves to ride up hills rather than giving up and walking up hills.
Who this isn’t for:
Girls who cannot ride a bike. If your child cannot ride a bike at all, please check out Pedal Power ACT who run Learn to Ride programs.
Girls with no mountain bike experience on single track, or limited experience. It is recommended that girls start with our Girls Day program and/or Girls School Holiday Program to get some skills and experience on single track before signing up to this program
Girls with low fitness or unwillingness to pedal. It is recommended that they build fitness on cycle paths and fire trails if possible prior to booking into this program.
Girls with advanced mountain biking skills and wanting to ride black trails or learn to jump. Please get in touch if your child is in this category and we will recommend next steps.
What participants will need:
A mountain bike in good working order and the correct size for them. Bikes must have gears as well as two hand operated brakes (i.e. no back pedal brake).
An Australian standards (and correctly fitted)bike helmet is required.
Full finger gloves
Full face helmets and knee/elbow protection are encouraged but not mandatory.
A water bottle and somewhere to carry it (either a bottle cage or a small backpack).
A spare tube for the correct wheel size and somewhere to carry it (either on the bike in a saddle bag, or in a small backpack)
When: Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm, starting week 1 of Term 3.
Thursday 15th October
Thursday 22nd October
Thursday 29th October
Thursday 5th November
Thursday 12th November
Thursday 19th November
Thursday 26th November
Thursday 3rd December
*If any sessions are cancelled due to inclement weather, we will use Thursday 10th December as a makeup date.
Cost: $348pp
*Sibling discount of 20% for second child (please email us before booking so we can send you a code)
*Please note this program needs a minimum of 4 participants to go ahead.
**We want this program to be accessible for all girls. If the regular program price is a barrier for you, please get in touch as we have full or partial scholarships available for those experiencing financial hardship.
Contact Claire at info@dirtmaidens.com.au for any questions or concerns.
What level is my child?
Level 2
Pre-requisites:
Can comfortably ride Paparazzi, Brittle Gums, Fenceline, Rascals and lower fire trails at Stromlo.
Can ride all descending trails above standing on level pedals.
Can easily ride 5-6km in one session with some stops
Trails we ride: Evolution Climb, Evolution Corners, Wattle Happen, Cockatoo Switchbacks, Blue Gums, Crim Track, After party, Party Line, Dingo, White Gums, Ring Tail, Breakout, Muckraker, Old Duffy Descent, Lower Luge.
Riders will usually be at this level for 12-18months if riding and having regular coaching
Level 3
Pre-requisites:
Experienced on green and blue mountain bike trails and has ridden a variety of trails and locations.
Can easily ride 8-10km in one session
Bike:
24” or more (usually 26”, 27.5” or 29” depending on rider size).
Front suspension (or fat tyre rigid bike such as a 24” Trek Roscoe)
Trails we ride: all Stromlo green trails, fire trails, blue trails such as Slant Six, Blue Tongue, Little Seymour, Trebuchet, Rollercoaster, Magpie Rock, Double Dissolution, parts of Slick Rock, Pork Barrel, Sunset Boulevard
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