Description
Advanced/Race Development Team — Subscription Program (with Road Trips & Holiday Shuttle Days)
Year-round pathway for confident Advanced → Race riders.
Saturday sessions, 9:00 am – 11:00 am (Noosa/Parklands), three full-day road trips per term with transport,
and generous school-holiday access that includes shuttle-uplift days. Billed monthly; cancel anytime.
Built for riders pushing into the highest levels of trail skill and speed. Coaching focuses on precise technique, race craft, and smart line choice 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 shuttle-uplift days (see below).
- Session time: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am (120 minutes).
- Group placement: Small groups; coaches fine-tune groupings in the first 1–2 weeks for optimal progression.
Saturday Sessions — Locations
Alternates between:
- Noosa (Wooroi MTB Trails)
- Nambour (Parklands MTB Trails)
- Saturday road trips occur 3 times a term; details 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.
Optional Add-On: Weekly After-School Sessions
- Parklands (3:45 pm – 5:15 pm) — is strongly recommended for riders actively racing; add 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 school-holiday MTB programs across Noosa, Nambour (Parklands), Caloundra, and Gympie.
- Shuttle-uplift days are included for subscribers within holiday programming.
- Programs must be booked using your subscriber code and are subject to availability. Conditions/exclusions apply.
- Access is for the same child only and is not transferable.
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+; younger riders are unlikely to be suitable
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.
Subscription Inclusions & Details
Ongoing subscription; charged monthly until cancellation. Conditions and exclusions apply.
- Guaranteed spot term-to-term while subscribed.
- Holiday access: up to two days/week of programs including shuttle-uplift days (booking code required; subject to availability).
- Parents/guardians: complimentary access to ad-hoc adult lessons or social rides run by Bike On.
- Bike On jersey: one on initial sign-up, then one per full year of continuous subscription.
- Bike care perks: free bike safety checks; discounted basic servicing/quick adjustments; free ad-hoc maintenance courses.
- Destination programs: discounts for trips such as Thredbo, Blue Derby, Maydena.
- Partner discounts: 10% off servicing at Venture Cycles; 10% off suspension servicing at Black Art MTB.
- Same-child only: free/discounted kids’ sessions are not transferable.
Wet Weather, Cancellations & No-Shows (Please read)
- Delivery expectation assumes 6 of 9 weeks per term will run; if conditions allow, we’ll run all 9 weeks at no extra cost.
- 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.
- 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.
Managing Your Subscription
- Billing: Monthly, ongoing until you cancel.
- Cancellation: Cancel anytime in your account. No refunds for unused portions of a billed period; services remain available until period end.
- Changes: Session availability and road-trip plans may be updated for safety/conditions; we’ll communicate via normal channels.
