Bike On – Come & Try Day (Gympie)

Curious About Our After-School MTB Programs? Come Try It Out!

Have you been thinking about joining our after-school mountain bike programs but not quite sure what they’re all about? Or maybe you’d just like to give it a go before committing?

Join us for a one-off trial session on Monday, July 7th from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM at Victory Heights Recreational Trails.
It’s the perfect opportunity to meet our coaches, have your bike checked, learn some basic skills, and get a feel for what our weekly Shredders programs are all about!

At Bike On, our mountain bike coaching programs focus on fun, progression, and inclusivity. We aim to spark a lifelong love of mountain biking by creating a supportive, low-pressure environment where kids can ride with friends and build confidence under the guidance of PMBIA-certified coaches.

Our After-School Shredders programs cater to a range of riders—from beginners just starting their MTB journey to advanced riders looking to refine and develop their skills. Each session is led by multiple experienced coaches, ensuring every rider receives the attention and support they need to progress.

Age requirements

While there is not a specific age requirement, this program will appeal to riders aged 5+ years of age but other ages are certainly welcomed. Please contact us to discuss prior to booking. these are not learn to ride sessions, children must at least be able to ride both up down a gentle descent on a dirt path without dismounting our using their feet to stop.

Skill Requirements

This is a Introductory Program but all riders must at least be capable of:

• Confidently riding a bike on smooth dirt surfaces both up and down a gentle incline
• Stopping a bike using hand brakes without placing feet on the ground

Bike and Equipment Requirements

The bike must be of a standard that doesn’t represent an unreasonable safety risk when riding on mountain bike trails. A suitable bike will have:

• Functional hand brakes for both the front AND rear wheels (No foot brakes permitted)
• Correctly adjusted and well maintained gears (Bike must have gears)
• Tires with a reasonable amount of tread
• 20″ wheels or greater (bikes with smaller wheels are highly unlikely to be suitable)
• Well maintained and serviced

The following protective equipment is compulsory for this program:

• A correctly fitting Australian Standards approved helmet – We strongly suggest a full face helmet
• Enclosed footwear – We suggest MTB specific footwear
• Water AND a method of carrying it

We would also recommend the following protective equipment:

• Full face helmet
• Knee and elbow pads
• Full finger gloves

While bikes do not have to be super high end, they must be well maintained and in good working order.