What – Ride into Growth Mindset is a women’s beginner mountain bike (MTB) program.

Why – to empower females to improve their MTB skills and mindset. When you feel safe, supported, and embody a growth mindset, magic happens.

Who – 6-8 females of all ages who can ride independently. You must be able to ride your bike; pedal, balance, brake, use gears, and be open to riding singletrack.

When – 2 weekly sessions on a Saturday from 8:30am – 11:00am. Start times may change depending on the weather.

• Saturday 8 and 15 June 2024

Where – The meeting location is Telegraph Station and we ride the East Side mountain bike trails

How – As a participant, you will receive:

• warm welcome and acknowledgment of the whole human experience
• skill instruction on MTB foundations including one-on-one feedback to build skill and confidence
• positive encouraging support in an emotionally and mentally safe environment
• time riding on MTB trails to integrate new learnings
• opportunity to connect with like-minded women
• have all your questions answered
• notes on skills covered in each session
• inspiration and insight into what is possible
• fun and feel alive!

The following skills may be instructed (specific skills covered will depend on the instructor’s assessment of participants riding in the group on the day of the session).

• Bike and gear check
• Ready Position & Balance
• Cadence & Braking
• Terrain Awareness

We will ride beginner (green) trails on East Side (Arrwe/Wallaby) and West Side (Atetherre/Budgerigar). Only if participants are comfortable will we ride intermediate (blue) trails. Specific features and trails will be utilized to practice and refine specific skills.

Leadership, instruction, and support are by Georgina (George) Landy, an AusCycling MTB Development Instructor and Presenter, PMBIA Level 1 Instructor, Health & Life Coach, Outdoor Educator, and Wilderness First Aider. She is super passionate about building self-efficacy of women in the outdoors.

You need to bring:

• a fully functioning bike and helmet
• food and water

Bike Hire plus a helmet is available for $50 for all program sessions. Let me know if you would like to do this.

Quotes from previous participants:

“I completed the Wellness on Wheels beginner MTB program and it provided exactly what I needed. I went in as a beginner to mountain biking but a skilled road cyclist. My goals were to feel confident on a mountain bike, improve my balance, and understand how to read the terrain. George taught us all of that and much more. Her knowledge and experience are invaluable and I highly recommend the course for anyone interested in mountain bike riding.”

“I really enjoyed this course. It gave me a good solid understanding of the essential technical MTB skills to get me out on the trails. The opportunity to practice these skills with George’s guidance & encouragement, along with other like minded women, was a thrill. I was able to push myself to do things which I may have otherwise talked myself out of… Thanks so much George, your love of MTBing & your passion to remind women of what they are capable of, is infectious.”

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