Description
Year-round pathway for confident Advanced → Race-level riders.
Includes Saturday sessions (Noosa/Parklands, 9:00 am – 11:00 am), three full-day road trips per term, and school-holiday access that includes shuttle-uplift days.
Monthly subscription — cancel anytime.
Designed for riders pushing into the highest levels of trail skill and speed. Coaching focuses on precise technique, race craft, line choice, and control at pace on black-grade terrain, delivered in small, ability-matched groups by PMBIA-qualified coaches.
Program Format (Subscription)
- Monthly billing, cancel anytime: Ongoing subscription charged monthly to the card on file; no lock-in contract.
- What’s included: Saturday coaching blocks, 3 full-day road trips per term (transport provided), and holiday access that includes 2 shuttle-uplift days.
- Session time: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am (120 minutes).
- Group placement: Small groups; coaches refine groupings in the first 1–2 weeks for optimal progression.
Saturday Sessions — Locations
Alternates between:
- Noosa – Wooroi MTB Trails
- Nambour – Parklands MTB Trails
Road-trip Saturdays (3 per term): Full-day destinations such as Toowoomba, Mt Joyce, Hidden Vale, etc. Final details communicated each term.
Road Trips (Included)
- 3 full-day Saturday road trips per term
- Includes 2 shuttle-park days (shuttle fees included in enrolment price)
- Destinations vary across SEQ
- Protective equipment requirements apply — see below
Optional Add-On: Weekly After-School Sessions
- Pick any day, however Parklands (3:45 pm – 5:15 pm) is strongly recommended for riders currently racing
- +$50/month
- Subject to space in a suitable group; conditions apply
School Holiday Access (Included)
- Access to up to two days per week of school-holiday MTB programs in Noosa, Parklands, Caloundra, and Gympie
- Shuttle-uplift days included for subscribers within holiday programming
- Programs must be booked using your subscriber code; subject to availability
- Access applies to the same child only (not transferable)
- Conditions/exclusions apply
Is My Rider Ready? (Entry Standard)
Riders must be able to:
- Ride black features at speed and in full control — steeper descents, tight switchbacks, technical rock/root features
- Climb sustained hills (≈ up to 3 km) without dismounting
- Maintain pace and stamina on longer, more technical rides
Skill Level Guide (Context)
Advanced
- Beginning to race (or riding at an equivalent standard)
- Comfortable on black trails, including steeper descents, tighter corners, technical features
- Strong line choice, advanced braking, good pace control
- Focus on refining speed management, race craft, technique, and etiquette at higher pace
Age Guidance
Typically suits riders 12+.
Younger riders are unlikely to be suitable due to pace, intensity, and terrain.
Bike & Equipment Requirements
Program rides fast, rough terrain — bikes must be safe, durable, and suitable for advanced trail use.
Recommended bike spec
- Quality front suspension (rear suspension strongly recommended)
- Hydraulic disc brakes in excellent order
- Durable drivetrain; quality pedals
- Well-adjusted gears shifting cleanly
- Tyres with solid, aggressive tread
- 27.5″ wheels or larger
- Regular professional servicing
Minimum prep for every session
- Bike safety check completed: brakes functional, bolts tight, gears shifting well, tyres inflated
- Rider brings 1.5 L water minimum
- Rider carries a spare tube (including for tubeless setups) — we suggest strapping one to the frame
Unsafe bikes or flats without a compatible tube may require removing a rider from the session, which impacts the group.
Protective Equipment
Mandatory (all sessions)
- Australian Standards–approved helmet
- MTB-specific footwear
- Full-finger gloves (compulsory on road trips)
Additional road-trip mandatory items
- Full-face helmet
- Knee pads
Recommended
- Knee pads weekly
- Elbow pads
Subscription Inclusions & Details
- Ongoing subscription; charged monthly until cancellation (conditions apply)
- Guaranteed place in the program term-to-term while subscribed
- Holiday access: up to two days/week, including shuttle-uplift days (booking code required; subject to availability)
- Parents/guardians: complimentary access to ad-hoc adult lessons/social rides
- Bike On jersey: one upon sign-up, then one per full year of continuous subscription
- Partner discounts: 10% off bikes, parts, and servicing at Giant Noosa (T&Cs apply)
- Same-child only — benefits are not transferable
Wet Weather, Cancellations & No-Shows (Please Read)
- Program delivery assumes 6 of 9 weeks per term will run
- We ride in rain when safe; severe weather, trail closures, or shuttle-park decisions may require postponement or cancellation
- Road-trip destinations/dates may change due to weather, trail conditions, or third-party operations
- Strict capacity limits mean:
- We generally cannot move riders between programs to make up missed sessions
- No credits or refunds for missed lessons or unused portions
Managing Your Subscription
- Billing: Monthly, ongoing until cancelled
- Cancellation: Cancel anytime via your account; no refunds for unused portions, but access continues until period end
- Changes: Session availability and road-trip plans may be updated for safety/conditions; communicated via usual channels
