Ride Club is for beginner-intermediate women mountain bikers who want to ride regularly in a supported trail ride, and continue to develop skills along the way.
Have you done a Foundational Skills Series and want to keep progressing your riding, or at least maintaining those skills?
Do you want to ride with others that are at the same/similar skill level and not worry that you’re holding others back?
Do you want to build your confidence and skills and get familiar with Stromlo trails?
Do you want to keep your momentum over winter and need some motivation?
Do you want to be part of a friendly, fun, female mtb community?
This will be perfect for you!
Who this isn’t for:
-Riders who don’t want to progress any skills
-Beginners who have not yet done a foundational skills course
-Riders who are already comfortable with the skills they have and aren’t looking to improve
-Riders who want a high intensity work out every time. While we try to match everyone to their level of skill and fitness, we always wait for the slowest rider.
-Strong intermediate or advanced riders who want to be challenged or ride black trails.
This program runs from June 1st through to August 31st, a total of 13 weeks.
-6x coached sessions for the season (1hr 45min each), total of approximately 10hrs face to face coaching
-An email each Friday, with a video link, and PDF breakdown of one of our core skills, so that you can practise at home.
-Closed FB group for riders to share wins, ask questions, organise additional rides and general chat
-Bike tech night: 1.5hr session to learn the basics of maintenance and trailside repairs.
-Invitation to our quarterly Social Activity (usually dinner)
Riding times:
*Please note rides are approximately fortnightly but sometimes slightly adjusted to account for major events and long weekends.
Sunday 9:30-11:15am
Friday 9:30-11:15am
Sunday Dates:
Sunday 14th June
Sunday 28th June
Sunday 5th July
Sunday 19th July
Sunday 2nd August
Sunday 16th August (Bruce Ridge)
Friday Dates
Friday 12th June
Friday 26th June
Friday 10th July
Friday 24th July
Friday 7th August (Bruce Ridge)
Friday 21st August
Makeup ride dates
Sunday 21st June 9:30-11:15
Sunday 26th July 9:30-11:15
Sunday 30th August 9:30-11:15
Friday 28th August 9:30-11:15
**Maximum 1:8 coach to participant ratio. Maximum group size 8ppl, however we aim for groups of 6 where possible.
***A prerequisite for joining Ride Club is that participants must have at least completed a foundational mtb skills course, either with Dirt Maidens or another provider OR have 2+years mtb experience. Please get in touch if you would like to join the low intermediate-intermediate level and have not done any riding with Dirt Maidens previously.
ANNUAL RIDE CLUB OPTION AVAILABLE
Once per year we have the option of joining for the year- at a discounted rate. See details here.
FAQs
What if I can’t make some of the dates/times listed?
No problem! We have make-up sessions available or you can join an extra session on a weekend as a makeup ride if space permits. Unfortunately rides cannot be carried over to the next season.
What if I’m sick or can’t make it at short notice?
Unfortunately we cannot offer a makeup ride for short notice cancellation (i.e. less than 36hrs). We have coach:rider ratios so we finalise groups and coaches a few days out.
What if I want to do extra rides?
Great! Additional rides are available where there is space and you can join these at a cost of $35. Bookings for these are on our Members page, under ‘skills plus social ride’.
What if I can’t make a Foundational Skills Series prior to the start of the Ride Club season?
No problem. If you’re keen, we can get you up to speed with a 2hr private session (see here for details).
Ride Club is for beginner-intermediate women mountain bikers who want to ride regularly in a supported trail ride, and continue to develop skills along the way.
Have you done a Foundational Skills Series and want to keep progressing your riding, or at least maintaining those skills?
Do you want to ride with others that are at the same/similar skill level and not worry that you’re holding others back?
Do you want to build your confidence and skills and get familiar with Stromlo trails?
Do you want to keep your momentum over winter and need some motivation?
Do you want to be part of a friendly, fun, female mtb community?
This will be perfect for you!
Who this isn’t for:
-Riders who don’t want to progress any skills
-Beginners who have not yet done a foundational skills course
-Riders who are already comfortable with the skills they have and aren’t looking to improve
-Riders who want a high intensity work out every time. While we try to match everyone to their level of skill and fitness, we always wait for the slowest rider.
-Strong intermediate or advanced riders who want to be challenged or ride black trails.
This program runs from June 1st through to August 31st, a total of 13 weeks.
-6x coached sessions for the season (1hr 45min each), total of approximately 10hrs face to face coaching
-An email each Friday, with a video link, and PDF breakdown of one of our core skills, so that you can practise at home.
-Closed FB group for riders to share wins, ask questions, organise additional rides and general chat
-Bike tech night: 1.5hr session to learn the basics of maintenance and trailside repairs.
-Invitation to our quarterly Social Activity (usually dinner)
Riding times:
*Please note rides are approximately fortnightly but sometimes slightly adjusted to account for major events and long weekends.
Sunday 9:30-11:15am
Friday 9:30-11:15am
Sunday Dates:
Sunday 14th June
Sunday 28th June
Sunday 5th July
Sunday 19th July
Sunday 2nd August
Sunday 16th August (Bruce Ridge)
Friday Dates
Friday 12th June
Friday 26th June
Friday 10th July
Friday 24th July
Friday 7th August (Bruce Ridge)
Friday 21st August
Makeup ride dates
Sunday 21st June 9:30-11:15
Sunday 26th July 9:30-11:15
Sunday 30th August 9:30-11:15
Friday 28th August 9:30-11:15
**Maximum 1:8 coach to participant ratio. Maximum group size 8ppl, however we aim for groups of 6 where possible.
***A prerequisite for joining Ride Club is that participants must have at least completed a foundational mtb skills course, either with Dirt Maidens or another provider OR have 2+years mtb experience. Please get in touch if you would like to join the low intermediate-intermediate level and have not done any riding with Dirt Maidens previously.
ANNUAL RIDE CLUB OPTION AVAILABLE
Once per year we have the option of joining for the year- at a discounted rate. See details here.
FAQs
What if I can’t make some of the dates/times listed?
No problem! We have make-up sessions available or you can join an extra session on a weekend as a makeup ride if space permits. Unfortunately rides cannot be carried over to the next season.
What if I’m sick or can’t make it at short notice?
Unfortunately we cannot offer a makeup ride for short notice cancellation (i.e. less than 36hrs). We have coach:rider ratios so we finalise groups and coaches a few days out.
What if I want to do extra rides?
Great! Additional rides are available where there is space and you can join these at a cost of $35. Bookings for these are on our Members page, under ‘skills plus social ride’.
What if I can’t make a Foundational Skills Series prior to the start of the Ride Club season?
No problem. If you’re keen, we can get you up to speed with a 2hr private session (see here for details).
