What – Find your Flow is a mountain bike (MTB) program designed to support women to build their confidence riding the trails.  It is for women riding green (beginner) and open to riding blue (intermediate) trails in Alice Springs. Together we will workshop obstacles, support each other, embody a growth mindset, find our flow, and have an amazing time doing it!

Why – to increase confidence to mountain bike the Alice Springs trails.

As a participant it is intended that you will experience:

• Successfully riding over obstacles for the first time through MTB coaching, one on one feedback, and group support
• positivity and encouragement in an emotionally and mentally safe environment
• how to read and ride local trails (choosing a line, terrain awareness, maps, and trail names in Arrernte, how cool is that?)
• mindset awareness to allow for more enjoyable riding
• what to take riding so you are prepared
• how to deal with mechanicals (things going wrong with your bike) and accidents
• increased self-efficacy about what you can do on a MTB
• inspiration and flow
• connection with your strengths
• joy of connecting with other incredible women outdoors
• instruction, guidance, belief, and support from George.
• wild liberating FUN!

Who – 6-8 females of all ages who can ride independently

When – 3 weekly sessions on a Sunday from 9.00-11.00 am. Times may change depending on the weather.

• Sunday 28 May, 4 & 18 June 2023

Where – Meeting location is Telegraph Station and we ride the Alice Springs mountain bike trails.

How –

• Workshop trail obstacles
• Checks on bike, gear, nutrition, tools, and self
• Trail safety – in a group, etiquette, map reading, first aid, communication, lines, and terrain awareness
• Mindset awareness
• Leadership, instruction, and support by Georgina (George) Landy who is an AusCycling MTB Development Instructor and Presenter, PMBIA Level 1 Instructor, Health & Life Coach, Outdoor Educator, Wilderness First Aider, and super passionate about empowering women in the outdoors.

You must be able to ride your bike; pedal, balance, brake, use gears, and have experience riding singletrack.

Please bring:

• a fully functioning bike and helmet
• food and water

Quotes from previous participants:

“I have never done a group activity where such a safe, welcoming and encouraging space was held. This safe space was the most valuable thing to me as it gave me the courage to let myself go on the trails.”

“Starting off each session discussing where we were emotionally and physically was liberating. Voicing my vulnerabilities and listening to others speak facilitated a real connection amongst the group which was evident out on the trails. Riding in such supportive environment exponentially increased my ability to learn techniques and to find my flow.” 

***Please note this program requires a minimum of 4 riders to go ahead.***