Over 30 keen riders turned out for the MTB Wagga skills day and were taken through a series of activities to improve cornering skills, climbing techniques, hopping over logs or other obstacles and choosing correct lines for riding drop offs.
Riders were divided into 3 groups; beginners, intermediate and advanced and all went away having learned at least one or two new things. It was great to see lots of new faces including a large contingent from Bicycle Wagga Wagga and lots of younger kids out enjoying the session.
Most people hung around at the end to get some great tips from Andrew Treloar from the Wagga Cycle Centre on bike maintenance and basic mechanicals. There were plenty of cold drinks, fruit and sausage sandwiches to satisfy the appetites of hungry riders after being taken through their paces.
A huge thanks to the following MTB Wagga members who led the rides and helped out on the day: Ben Murphy, Andrew Treloar, Dan Davies, Rob Gray, Rob Vaughn, Angela Farrell, Paul Johanson, Sam Shiphard and Pete Johnson.
Please post a comment at the bottom of this thread if you have any feedback about the day. Please note you do not have to be a registered member to post a comment.
When: Sunday 22nd November
Time: 9am to 11am with BBQ to follow and a talk and practical session on general bike maintenance
Where:Pominglarna Reserve. Meet in the Golf Club Car Park.
Who: All levels and ages of riders from beginners to experienced will be catered for. You will be split into groups depending on your skill level and led on a ride by experienced club members who will take you through a range of skills.
Purpose: To have fun, to try something new, to meet new people and to improve your MTB skills which will guarantee you enjoy your riding more.
What to Bring: An off road bike in good working order, a helmet that meets Australian standards, water, sunscreen, loose fitting clothes.
Requirement: An MTBA social licence will be distributed to all non MTBA members on the day.
Watch this space for more details. Any queries can be made by adding a comment to this post.
The surgery was good on my shoulder so I will be able to help with the skills day. I will not be able to demonstrate a crash though.
Your crash demonstrations are normally what have the crowds flocking in to our skills days Michael. You will have to find a suitable crash test dummy to replace you in that particular component!!!
Pete?
Rob Housden. He’ll create a lot of dust and show the correct way to fall so that you only injure yourself and not the bike.