Description
High-challenge coaching for confident Upper Intermediate riders ready to progress on technical terrain.
Includes Saturday sessions (Noosa/Parklands), 3 full-day road trips per term, and generous school-holiday access.
Monthly subscription — cancel anytime.
The Junior Development Team is designed for riders looking to take their mountain biking to the next level. Sessions focus on advanced skills, challenge, and progression on more technical trails, delivered in small groups by PMBIA-qualified coaches.
Program Format (Subscription)
- Billing: Charged monthly to the card on file; cancel anytime (no lock-in contract).
- What’s included: Saturday coaching, 3 road trips per term, school-holiday access, and optional add-ons.
- Session time: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am (120 minutes).
- Group placement: Small groups carefully arranged for optimal progression.
Saturday Sessions — Locations
Alternating between:
- Noosa – Wooroi MTB Trails
- Nambour – Parklands MTB Trails
Road-trip Saturdays (3 per term): Full-day road trips to destinations such as Toowoomba, Mt Joyce, Hidden Vale, etc. Dates and locations communicated each term.
Road Trips (Included)
- 3 full-day Saturday road trips per term
- 2 shuttle-park days per term (shuttle fees included in enrolment)
- Destinations vary across SEQ.
- Protective equipment requirements apply (see below).
Optional Add-On: After School Access
Add one After School Shredders session per week (3:45–5:15 pm) for +$50/month.
- Subject to space in a suitable group.
- Conditions apply.
School Holiday Access (Included)
- Access to up to two days per week of holiday MTB programs — including shuttle-bus programs.
- Locations include Noosa, Parklands, Caloundra, and Gympie.
- Sessions must be booked; subject to availability. Conditions/exclusions apply.
Is My Rider Ready? (Entry Standard)
For safety and group flow, riders must be able to:
- Confidently descend intermediate (blue) trails at speed, in control — berms, small drops, rocky/steep sections.
- Climb for extended periods (~1 km) without dismounting.
- Maintain pace and resilience suitable for longer, more technical rides.
JDT suits Upper Intermediate riders. Strong Intermediates are welcome if they meet all the above.
Skill Level Guide — Upper Intermediate (Context)
- Comfortable on all blue trails at speed and in control
- Can safely navigate some low-end black features
- Manages moderate roots/rocks, roll-downs
- Developing manuals, berm speed, tech climbing/descending
Bike & Equipment Requirements
JDT rides faster and rougher 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 condition
- Durable drivetrain for rough/high-speed riding
- Quality pedals; gears cleanly shifting
- Tyres with solid tread
- 27.5″ wheels or larger
- Regular professional servicing
Minimum prep for every session
- Bike passes a safety check: brakes functional, bolts tight, gears shifting, tyres inflated
- Rider carries 1.5 L water minimum
- Rider carries a spare tube (including for tubeless bikes)
Unsafe bikes or missing tubes may require us to remove the rider from the session.
Protective Equipment
Mandatory (all sessions)
- Australian Standards–approved helmet
- MTB-specific footwear
- Full-finger gloves (recommended weekly; compulsory on road trips)
Additional road-trip mandatory
- Full-face helmet
- Knee pads
Recommended
- Elbow pads
- Knee pads (compulsory on road trips; optional weekly)
Subscription Inclusions & Perks
- Guaranteed JDT place term-to-term while subscribed
- Up to 2 holiday program days/week free (incl. shuttles; booking required)
- Parents/guardians: complimentary access to ad-hoc adult lessons/social rides
- Bike On jersey: one on sign-up, then one per full year of continuous subscription
- Free bike safety checks; discounted basic servicing/adjustments
- Free ad-hoc basic maintenance courses
- 10% discount at Giant Noosa on bikes, parts & servicing (T&Cs apply)
- Benefits apply only to the enrolled child (not transferable)
Wet Weather, Cancellations & No-Shows
- Program is planned assuming 6 of 9 weeks per term will run.
- We ride in rain when safe; severe weather/closures may require changes or cancellations.
- Road-trip dates/locations may change due to weather, trail status, or third-party operations.
- Due to strict capacity limits:
- We cannot generally move riders between programs for make-ups.
- No credits/refunds for missed sessions or unused portions.
Managing Your Subscription
- Billing: Monthly until cancelled.
- Cancellation: Cancel anytime via your account. No refunds for unused portions of a billing cycle, though access continues until the period ends.
- Changes: Road-trip rotation/locations may update based on safety and conditions; communicated via usual channels.
