Youth MTB Clinics. 8-10 Jan 2019. Falls Creek.

Date: 8, 9 & 10 January 2019

Ages: 9-14

MTB Academy is excited to offer Youth Mountain Bike Clinics this summer. 

Under the guidance of local MTB guru, Miles Davis (see bio below), there is no better way for your child to experience the thrill of mountain biking in a supervised and controlled environment.

From bike park first timers to absolute pinners, our daily lessons are the perfect environment for your children to develop the fundamental foundations to our

exciting sport.

What’s more our clinics provide you the ability to improve over three consecutive days with a professionally qualified coach on the incredible trails of Falls Creek Bike
Park.

The Clinics:

Core Coaching Strategy - must be fun and focus on safety.

Evaluate current riding level

Focus on body position and being relaxed on the bike

Bike set up

Plus working on following techniques:

Riding on rough surfaces (up and downhill)

Down steep slopes (relative to ability and confidence)

Cornering

Braking

Line selection / vision

Pumping as introduction to jumping

Your Coach: Miles Davis

- Ex professional international downhill racer.

- Successfully competed in: Australian National series, US Norba series and selected World Cup rounds 1994-1998.

- Competed in National level cross country 1993-1998
- 2 x Dual Slalom National Champion
- Coaching since 1995 - Mountain Bike Academy, Sydney
- Fully qualified Mountain Biking Australia (MTBA) coach.
- Also, off road motorcycle instructor and ex ski instructor.

What to bring:

- bike in good working order (hire bikes available)
- helmet (open or full face)
- shoes to ride your bike in

Vitals:

- Maximum 7 riders
- Duration: 3 hours (9am – 12pm)
- Includes shuttles during the clinic
- Ages: 9 - 14
- Ability to purchase a full day shuttle ticket to keep riding all day at $50 (rrp $65)
- Bike hire is available – please book in advance
- Check-in at Village Bike Café, Slalom Car Park at 8.30am

Price: $95 per day

plus $20 for non-MTBA members

We recommend doing all three days to enhance your learning and take your riding to the next level.