Description
Advanced/Race Development Team — Term Program (with Road Trips)
High-challenge coaching for confident Advanced → Race riders on technical terrain. Saturday sessions, 9:00 am – 11:00 am (Noosa/Parklands), plus three full-day road trips per term with transport. Small groups, PMBIA-qualified coaches.
Our Advanced/Race Development Team is built for riders pushing into the highest levels of trail skill and speed. Sessions emphasise precise technique, race craft, and smart line choice on black-grade terrain, delivered in small, ability-matched groups.
Program Format
- Term-only program: Single-term enrolment with one upfront payment. (Holiday access and subscription perks are not included.)
- Session time: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am (120 minutes).
- 3 full-day Saturday road trips per term (transport provided).
- Group placement: Coaches place riders based on observed skills and may adjust groups in the first 1–2 weeks to optimise progression.
Saturday Sessions — Locations
Alternates between:
- Noosa (Wooroi MTB Trails)
- Nambour (Parklands MTB Trails)
- Saturday road trips occur 3 times a term, details will be communicated closer to the time
Road Trips (Included)
- 3 full-day Saturday road trips per term (transport provided).
- Destinations vary across South East QLD.
- Additional costs may apply for shuttle uplift or private-park access (payable on the day; destination-dependent).
- Protective gear requirements apply — see Protective Equipment.
Is My Rider Ready? (Entry Standard)
For safety and group flow, riders must be able to:
- Comfortably ride at speed and in full control on black features (steeper descents, tight switchbacks, technical rock/root sections).
- Climb sustained hills (≈ up to 3 km) without dismounting and maintain pace on longer, more technical rides.
Skill Level Guide (context)
Advanced
- Beginning to race competitively (or riding at an equivalent standard).
- Comfortable on black trails, including steeper descents, tighter switchbacks, and more technical features.
- Demonstrates strong line choice, advanced braking, and pace control at higher speed.
- Focus on refining technique, speed management, race craft, and trail etiquette at pace.
Race
- Racing Enduro or DH competitively and consistently posting competitive times in U15, U17, or U19.
- Comfortable on black and double-black trails. High fitness and stamina; commitment to training outside sessions; regular attendance at SEQ races.
- Strong line choice, advanced braking, and pace control; emphasis on speed management, race craft, and etiquette at pace.
Age Guidance
Typically suits riders aged 12+ and is unlikely to be suitable for younger riders
Bike & Equipment Requirements
Because this program rides fast, rough terrain, bikes must be safe and suitable for advanced trail use.
Recommended bike spec:
- Quality front suspension (rear suspension strongly recommended).
- Hydraulic disc brakes in excellent working order.
- Durable drivetrain for rough, high-speed riding; quality pedals.
- Well-adjusted gears that shift cleanly; tyres with solid tread.
- 27.5″ wheels or larger; regularly serviced and well-maintained.
Minimum preparation for every session:
- Bike passes a safety check: both brakes functional, bolts tight, gears shifting correctly, tyres inflated.
- Rider brings at least 1.5 L water and can carry it while riding.
- Rider carries a spare tube suitable for their wheels (including tubeless). We suggest strapping a tube to the frame so it’s never forgotten.
These are minimum requirements. Unsafe bikes or flats without a compatible tube may require removing a rider from the session and contacting parents, 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 and knee pads.
Recommended: Knee pads (weekly), elbow pads.
Wet Weather, Cancellations & No-Shows (Please read)
- Pricing assumes 6 of 9 weeks will run each term. If conditions allow, we’ll run all 10 weeks at no extra cost (effectively up to 3 bonus/make-up sessions built into the term).
- We ride in rain when safe; severe weather or destination closures may require postponement, modification, or cancellation. Road trips may change destination/date due to weather, trail status, or third-party operations.
- Your booking reserves your rider’s space for the entire term; term pricing does not include credits, refunds, or alternative classes for missed weeks.
- Strict capacity limits mean we generally cannot move participants between programs to make up missed/cancelled sessions.
- No credits or refunds for unused portions where riders cannot or choose not to attend remaining lessons.
Looking for More Flexibility & Value?
If you’d like monthly billing and holiday program access at no additional cost (including shuttle-uplift days), see our Advanced/Race Subscription option.
For those racing competitively we strongly recommend attendance at the Wednesday after school program. A subscription will allow you to add this for just $50 per month
