What – Kids Mountain Bike (MTB) workshops delivered during school holidays.

Why – Let your children have fun outdoors, move their bodies, be challenged and grow, connect with nature and other great kids while you work, chill out, or get stuff done.

Who – 3 – 15 year old’s

When – 8.45am – 1pm

Where – meet at Telegraph Station, Alice Springs

How –

Monday 26 June

1 x Beginner MTB Workshop 3-7 year olds

½ day with focus on bike games and relays that develop position & balance, trail awareness, and more, plus a ride on beginner (green) MTB trails.

Tuesday 27 June & Wednesday 28 June

2 Day Beginner MTB Program 8-12 year olds

2 x½ day with focus on bike & gear check, games, a skill or two of interest (position & balance, cadence, braking, trail awareness, and/or cornering), plus a ride on beginner (green) MTB trails.

This program will build on progression so ideally your child will participate in both sessions.

Thursday  29 June

1 x Intermediate MTB Workshop

½ day with focus on quick bike & gear check, cadence, braking, cornering, drops, steps ups, rock gardens, or other skills of interest, plus a ride on intermediate (blue) MTB trails.

Your child needs to be comfortable riding on intermediate (blue) MTB trails and for a distance of about 15kms.

As always, Wellness on Wheels will promote an environment of safety, inclusivity, kindness, and fun.

Children need to bring a fully functioning bike, helmet, and water bottle or back-carrying water device such as a Camelbak. Children also need to bring a packed lunch.

The workshops will be facilitated and instructed by Georgina (George) Landy who is an AusCycling Development Instructor and presenter, PMBIA Level 1 mountain bike instructor, experienced Outdoor Education teacher, trained in Wilderness First Aid, and holds a Working with Children card.

Testimonials:

“This workshop did wonders for Chase’s confidence on the bike. He is very proud of his achievements.”

“James had a great morning. He was so chuffed to ride the rock garden! It was also his first activity where mum and dad didn’t participate and he had such a positive morning so hopefully it will lead to more confidence to try new activities and events moving forward.”

“The kids said they had a great time. It looked challenging for them so that is good. 👍”

“Opportunity for my child to have a fun riding experience with her peers and attempt skills and tracks that she may not in my presence.”

“My boys love mountain biking & I love knowing they’re being supervised by someone experienced. As a single mum who works full time it was also amazing to have something super fun for them to do over the holidays!”

“The workshop is valuable as it is a physical activity that builds skills and doesn’t feel like “babysitting”. It also provides social opportunities outside of normal friendship groups.”

***Please note workshops and programs need a minimum of 4 participants to go ahead.***

Wellness on Wheels acknowledges the Arrernte people of Mparntwe, Alice Springs, the traditional owners of this Country, including the beautiful trails that we ride on.