Winter Ride Club
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.
The details:
This program runs from June 1st through to August 31st, a total of 13 weeks.
-6x coached sessions for the season, 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 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.
Sunday 9:30-11:00
Sunday 11:15-12:45
Friday 9:30-11:00
Friday 11:15-12:45
Sunday Dates:
Sunday 1st June 9:30am-11:30am- ALL SUNDAY GROUPS Skills & Drills Session, followed by coffee at the Handlebar
Sunday 15th June
Sunday 22nd June (Makeup ride only- 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 29th June (Makeup ride only)
Sunday 13th July
Sunday 20th July (Makeup ride only 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 27th July
Sunday 3rd August (Makeup ride only 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 10th August
Sunday 24th- 120min ride all groups (Group times 9:00-11:00/11:15-1:15)
Sunday 31st August- Wet weather date (if a session is cancelled due to wet weather, this will be the makeup date)
Friday Dates
Friday 6th June - 10:00am-12:00pm- ALL FRIDAY GROUPS Skills & Drills Session, followed by coffee at the Handlebar
Friday 20th June
Friday 4th July (Makeup ride only 9:30-11:00am)
Friday 18th July
Friday 1st August
Friday 15th August
Friday 22nd August- Wet weather date (if a session is cancelled due to wet weather, this will be the makeup date)
Friday 29th August- 120min ride all groups (9:30-11:30/11:35-1:35)
**Maximum 1:7 coach to participant ratio. Maximum group size 7ppl.
***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.
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 keep to strict 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 if you have an Annual Ride Club membership (only available once per year in Winter) or a general membership, see here for details.What if I can’t make a Foundational Skills Series prior to the start of the Ride Club season?
No problem. If you want to book in for a private session (see here for details), we can get you going asap!
Otherwise, you can join our general membership and join some casual rides once you’ve completed a foundational course.What if I can only make a few rides each season?
We have a new option which will allow riders from out of town or riders who travel for work and can’t make many rides but still want to join us! This is our Dirt Maidens membership. 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.
The details:
This program runs from June 1st through to August 31st, a total of 13 weeks.
-6x coached sessions for the season, 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 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.
Sunday 9:30-11:00
Sunday 11:15-12:45
Friday 9:30-11:00
Friday 11:15-12:45
Sunday Dates:
Sunday 1st June 9:30am-11:30am- ALL SUNDAY GROUPS Skills & Drills Session, followed by coffee at the Handlebar
Sunday 15th June
Sunday 22nd June (Makeup ride only- 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 29th June (Makeup ride only)
Sunday 13th July
Sunday 20th July (Makeup ride only 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 27th July
Sunday 3rd August (Makeup ride only 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 10th August
Sunday 24th- 120min ride all groups (Group times 9:00-11:00/11:15-1:15)
Sunday 31st August- Wet weather date (if a session is cancelled due to wet weather, this will be the makeup date)
Friday Dates
Friday 6th June - 10:00am-12:00pm- ALL FRIDAY GROUPS Skills & Drills Session, followed by coffee at the Handlebar
Friday 20th June
Friday 4th July (Makeup ride only 9:30-11:00am)
Friday 18th July
Friday 1st August
Friday 15th August
Friday 22nd August- Wet weather date (if a session is cancelled due to wet weather, this will be the makeup date)
Friday 29th August- 120min ride all groups (9:30-11:30/11:35-1:35)
**Maximum 1:7 coach to participant ratio. Maximum group size 7ppl.
***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.
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 keep to strict 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 if you have an Annual Ride Club membership (only available once per year in Winter) or a general membership, see here for details.What if I can’t make a Foundational Skills Series prior to the start of the Ride Club season?
No problem. If you want to book in for a private session (see here for details), we can get you going asap!
Otherwise, you can join our general membership and join some casual rides once you’ve completed a foundational course.What if I can only make a few rides each season?
We have a new option which will allow riders from out of town or riders who travel for work and can’t make many rides but still want to join us! This is our Dirt Maidens membership. 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.
The details:
This program runs from June 1st through to August 31st, a total of 13 weeks.
-6x coached sessions for the season, 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 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.
Sunday 9:30-11:00
Sunday 11:15-12:45
Friday 9:30-11:00
Friday 11:15-12:45
Sunday Dates:
Sunday 1st June 9:30am-11:30am- ALL SUNDAY GROUPS Skills & Drills Session, followed by coffee at the Handlebar
Sunday 15th June
Sunday 22nd June (Makeup ride only- 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 29th June (Makeup ride only)
Sunday 13th July
Sunday 20th July (Makeup ride only 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 27th July
Sunday 3rd August (Makeup ride only 2:30-4:00pm)
Sunday 10th August
Sunday 24th- 120min ride all groups (Group times 9:00-11:00/11:15-1:15)
Sunday 31st August- Wet weather date (if a session is cancelled due to wet weather, this will be the makeup date)
Friday Dates
Friday 6th June - 10:00am-12:00pm- ALL FRIDAY GROUPS Skills & Drills Session, followed by coffee at the Handlebar
Friday 20th June
Friday 4th July (Makeup ride only 9:30-11:00am)
Friday 18th July
Friday 1st August
Friday 15th August
Friday 22nd August- Wet weather date (if a session is cancelled due to wet weather, this will be the makeup date)
Friday 29th August- 120min ride all groups (9:30-11:30/11:35-1:35)
**Maximum 1:7 coach to participant ratio. Maximum group size 7ppl.
***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.
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 keep to strict 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 if you have an Annual Ride Club membership (only available once per year in Winter) or a general membership, see here for details.What if I can’t make a Foundational Skills Series prior to the start of the Ride Club season?
No problem. If you want to book in for a private session (see here for details), we can get you going asap!
Otherwise, you can join our general membership and join some casual rides once you’ve completed a foundational course.What if I can only make a few rides each season?
We have a new option which will allow riders from out of town or riders who travel for work and can’t make many rides but still want to join us! This is our Dirt Maidens membership. See here for details