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Adventure Race Brisbane - Training & Adventure Race

Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation. A typical Adventure Training Weekend course outline is as follows: SATURDAY 09:00- Introductions - Course expectations 09:15 - Navigation theory - Grid references, bearings, magnetic variation, interpreting the map, map marking, hand rails, time estimation 10:30 - Break 10:45 - Micro navigation - Practical (mini course) include strategy, pacings, involving the team 12.00 - Lunch (provided) - Talk about nutrition 12:30 - Kayak/Canoeing - Cover different boats, adv & disadv, stroke theory & practical 14:45 - Break 15:00 - Mountain biking - Cover bike selection/tuning & accessories (eg computer & tires), How to attack uphills, downhills, practical. Team tactics – towing etc. Bike navigation 17:15 - Kit (light is right) - What to wear and take (map boards) 17:45 - End of training day SUNDAY Compete in an Adventure Race The above proposed agenda is a guide only and will change to meet your needs.

Adventure Race Melbourne - Training & Adventure Race

Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Race Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation. A typical Adventure Race Training Weekend course outline is as follows: SATURDAY 08:00 - Introductions - Course expectations 08:15 - Navigation theory - Grid references, bearings, magnetic variation, interpreting the map, map marking, hand rails and time estimation 10:30 - Break 10:45 - Micro navigation - Practical (mini course) include strategy, pacings, involving the team 12.00 - Lunch (provided) - Talk about nutrition 12:30 - Kayak/Canoeing - Cover different boats, adv & disadv, stroke theory & practical 14:15 - Break 14:30 - Mountain biking - Cover bike selection/tuning & accessories (eg computer & tires), How to attack uphills, downhills, practical. Team tactics – towing etc. Bike navigation 16:15 - Kit (light is right) - What to wear and take (map boards) 16:45 - End of training day SUNDAY Participate in an Adventure Race.

Adventure Race Sydney - Training & Adventure Race

Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Race Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation. A typical Adventure Race Training Weekend course outline is as follows: SATURDAY 09:00 - Introductions - Course expectations 09:15 - Navigation theory - Grid references, bearings, magnetic variation, interpreting the map, map marking, hand rails and time estimation 10:30 - Break 10:45 - Micro navigation - Practical (mini course) include strategy, pacings, involving the team 12.00 - Lunch (provided) - Talk about nutrition 12:30 - Kayak/Canoeing - Cover different boats, adv & disadv, stroke theory & practical 14:15 - Break 14:30 - Mountain biking - Cover bike selection/tuning & accessories (eg computer & tires), How to attack uphills, downhills, practical. Team tactics – towing etc. Bike navigation 16:15 - Kit (light is right) - What to wear and take (map boards) 16:45 - End of training day SUNDAY Participate in an Adventure Race. The above proposed agenda is a guide only and will change to meet your needs.

Adventure Race Sydney - Training Weekend

Adventure Racing is addictive and becoming more and more popular, each event will leave you with a thirst for more. If you are keen to get involved in adventure racing, become more proficient within the sport or want the opportunity to train with like-minded people, then the Adventure Race Training Weekend is the ideal opportunity to do just that! The courses provide the forum to enhance the skills that you need for adventure racing, including practical advice regarding individual preparation, kit and nutrition. The key emphasis will be on enhancing navigational skills with respect to mountain biking, trail running, canoeing and night navigation. A typical Adventure Race training weekend course outline is as follows: Saturday: Theory sessions include navigation (basic / intermediate), fitness training, nutrition, kit, and strategy. Practical sessions include trail running, mountain biking, canoeing and night navigation with a continued focus on navigation. Sunday: Team Adventure Challenge: the route, to include mountain biking, trail running and canoeing, will take up to 4 hours to complete. A detailed training schedule will be attached to your booking confirmation.

Blue Mountain Biking Half Day

Stunning scenery and fresh air await with a Mountain Bike ride in the magnificent Blue Mountains. Spectacular! A choice of fantastic half day rides to suit all levels means there's a Mountain Biking experience for everyone. Glide across The Narrowneck Plateau, explore Hanging Rock, Mt York or The Oaks Fire Trail. We only use only top-quality front suspension bikes that are regularly maintained and preadjusted to suit your size. With each bike you get a helmet, puncture repair kit, bike lock and bottle cage for your water.

Blue Mountain Biking Half Day

Stunning scenery and fresh air await with a Mountain Bike ride in the magnificent Blue Mountains. Spectacular! A choice of fantastic half day rides to suit all levels means there's a Mountain Biking experience for everyone. Glide across The Narrowneck Plateau, explore Hanging Rock, Mt York or The Oaks Fire Trail. We only use only top-quality front suspension bikes that are regularly maintained and preadjusted to suit your size. With each bike you get a helmet, puncture repair kit, bike lock and bottle cage for your water.

Cycle Munda Biddi Trail Self Guided Cycling Tour

The Munda Biddi Trail (aboriginal for path through forest) is WA's newest cycling gem. Our first long distance, off-road cycling trail through ancient Jarrah forests is destined to become one of the world cycling must do's. Stage one of the trail runs from Mundaring to Collie and moves through our unique West Australian forests and nature reserves. This corner of the world is one of the top 10 most bio diverse regions on the planet. We will provide you with everything you need including bikes, bike equipment, maps, transport and camp gear for a memorable, independent mountain bike ride along the stunning Munda Biddi trail. Up to 7 days hire.

Cycle Winery Tour, Perth - WA

The Swan Valley is one of Australia's oldest wine growing regions, famous for it's Verdello Wines, seasonal fruit, Bells Rapids and is an iconic West Australian Setting. The day starts with a 8.15am pick up in Perth travelling via mini bus to the Swan Valley. After a short brief and cycle set up, you cycle along sealed country roads, stopping for coffee, seasonal local produce sampling and photo stops. The ride concludes at a local winery and then you'll sit down for a gourmet platter lunch. After lunch you'll be boarding the mini bus and be rewarded with wine tasting at the best wineries in the swan valley, you'll also get to visit the Chocolate factory. The min bus will return to the Perth departure point at approx 3.30pm. Tour Includes Transport to & from Perth, Winery Restaurant Lunch, Great Coffee, Wine Tasting, 2005 model giant mountain bike with super comfort seat, Helmet, and water bottles, Guide & Commentary

Downhill Mountain Biking Introductory Course

* Are you an experienced rider who has tried downhilling and wants to get into something more radical? * Do the downhill sections of your favourite trail get your adrenaline pumping? * Are you interested in developing more downhill and freeride skills? * Do you want to ride with other mountain bike riders at your skill level? * Do you want to start going faster down hills and over those drops? This is your first step towards riding like Nathan Rennie! This course aims to improve your riding, balance, technical aptitude, speed and skills, and introduces techniques needed when the trail gets steep and technical and you want to take it fast! Classes are small so you get personalised attention and tuition and activities are developed to suit your level of experience. Our staff are fully trained, accredited, professional and friendly and will ensure you enjoy the experience of learning how to improve your riding. You will learn: * Setting up your own bike for downhill and freeriding * Basics on how to ride downhill * Descending like a downhiller * Introductory downhill cornering * Roots and how to tackle them * Tackling obstacles * Negotiating small/medium drops safely * Technical braking * Landing jumps * Self-assessment Please Note: You need to bring your own mountain bike. We recommend that your bike is fully serviced by a qualified bike mechanic before attending this course.

Full Day Mountain Biking through Byron Bay

You will be collected in a 4wd vehicle then driven along some of the most picturesque coastal viewing points north of the state, overlooking Cape Byron (Byron Bay) and it's famous 1903 lighthouse, we then head towards the Sub tropical protected Hinterland rainforests. All your food and equipment is transported for you! Our guides will explain about the regions interesting local history and wonderful geography. Entering the World Heritage listed National Park in the 4wd vehicle we travel slowly to see all the wonderful tree species and changing landscapes. Arriving at the spectacular 100m Waterfalls, en-route, we stop, have a stroll out to the purpose built viewing platform where you can marvel at the sheer drop and spectacular panorama. Here our team will explain how your adventures will begin! An overview on the day's tour! Continuing up to the highest points in the forest, we unload all our high quality Cannondale cycling equipment and we begin to explain how the bikes operate, gears riding positions, helmets, gloves, helpful tips and stretching. Your guides will lead the way, as you explore the wonderful forest environments. Mostly downhill trails so an average or active fitness is all that's required. Stopping at natural beauty spots, snacks and fruits are provided throughout. And remember help is always close to hand should any problem occur. Riding in this beautiful area is just magic... where upon reaching the end of 25-30 km trails your team will collect you and load up your mountain bikes. Then, well deserved, we have our picnic lunches, juices, sweets, meet new friends and chat and laugh about the thrills of the day!

History of Mountain Biking

Unlike many other sports, there was no one moment that defined the creation of mountain biking.

Whilst bicycles have been around for many years, purpose built bikes for rough terrain and therefore mountains have only been around for the last 50 years.

Since men first hopped on a bicycle he took it over rough terrain, but there are some markers that shaped what we now know as mountain biking.

In 1896, a group of black Americans in the military were picked to ride a particular bicycle on an 800 mile journey to test the durability and design of the bike. This journey took them through some heavy terrain and the bike was designed exactly for that, rough terrain.

In the 1950s, a group of men from the Velo Cross Club Parisien (VCCP) in France began a new sport but riding their bikes down the European ranges.

However, in 1953 an American by the name of John Finley Scott designed the first bicycle that resembles the modern mountain bike. His bicycle, the Woodsie Bike, had gears and brakes that revolutionised the sport.

A group of off-road cycling enthusiasts in the early 1970s also modified the bicycles of the time to include brakes and gears that were designed specifically to cater for downhill riding. The Cupertino Riders from California can be credited with being one of the first groups dedicated to mountain biking.

From this point in time, the world's cycling community where taking note of the modifications and mountain biking grew across the globe. America was the leader in the sport, but it wasn't long before European and Asian countries followed.

Today, mountain biking is a huge commercial sport. Associations, competitions and sponsors make the sport one of the most popular.

As bicycle and safety equipment design improvements were matched with people with a greater sense of adventure, mountain bikers have tackled some of the most dangerous ranges in the world.   © MAS 2007

From Commoners to Commonwealth Games

In the 1970s when mountain biking started to grow across the globe, no one would have thought the sport would ever be included in a Commonwealth Games.

In 2002, Mountain Biking made its debut at the Manchester Commonwealth Games.

In 1988, the International Mountain Bicycling Association was formed in America after groups of bikers were concerned that the closure of some trails would affect their growing sport.

The international association has members in all American states and in 40 other countries.

Mountain Bike Australia is the national sporting organisation responsible for the events and administration of mountain biking in Australia. Each state also has a body that represents the sport and many regional areas of Australia have their own body too.   © MAS 2007