Mountain Bike Skills Session
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The Heyfield Adventure Hub is proud to present our first Mountain Bike Skills Session at Blores Hill in 2026. We’re excited to once again collaborate with our partners at Parks Victoria, alongside professional cyclist and coach Brenton Jones, who will be facilitating the skills sessions.About Brenton:
Brenton Jones is a former professional cyclist with a passion for helping others discover the joy, freedom and strength that comes from time spent on two wheels. He is based in Gippsland and Melbourne and works with riders of all ages and abilities, creating coaching experiences that are personalised, supportive and built on years of elite racing and national-level coaching experience. He’s not just here to coach, he’s here to help riders grow, overcome challenges and experience the kind of breakthroughs that stay with them far beyond the bike.
The Adventure Hub is offering the following sessions:
Beginner Kids Session (for 8-12 years):
This session is perfect for young riders starting their mountain bike journey.
Core skills covered:
- Body position and balance
- Braking control
- Gear selection
- Cornering fundamentals
- Safe starting and stopping
- Basic obstacle training
Riders progress from flat-ground drills to simple, confidence-building trail features. The focus is control, balance and safe riding habits before speed or technical difficulty.
Intermediate Kids Session (for 8-12 years):
For young riders ready to build on core skills and explore more technical terrain. This includes developing bike handling under pressure such as pumping terrain for speed, front-wheel and rear-wheel lifts, tighter turns and basic trail-side maneuvers. This session offers an emphasis on progression including structured drills that gradually increase difficulty, which helps develop control at higher speeds and on steeper and rougher terrains.
Core Skills Covered:
- Advanced cornering
- Effective braking on descents
- Line choice and trail flow
- Riding varied terrain
Introduces Technical Features:
- Small drops and roll-downs
- Rock gardens and roots
- Switchbacks
- Moderate climbs & descents
Women's Session (for 16 year's and over):
A supportive, progression focused session designed for specifically for women riders. Participants will build confidence and control through structured progression drills designed to improve handling on more challenging terrain. Suitable for riders comfortable riding beginner to intermediate trails.
Core Skills covered:
- Advanced cornering
- Effective braking on descents
- Line choice and flow
- Riding varied terrain
Technical Features:
- Small drops and roll-downs
- Rock gardens and roots
- Switchbacks
- Moderate climbs and descents
Adult's Social Spin:
A relaxed, friendly social ride for parents or other adults who want to get to know the trails at Blores Hill. Perfect if you’re new to the hill, coming back to riding, or just want to ride with others at an easy, sociable pace.
The ride is volunteer-led and focuses on learning trail routes, building confidence and enjoying a fun, supportive group atmosphere. There’s no pressure to ride fast, we will regroup regularly and ride within the group’s ability. This is not a coaching session, but a guided social ride to help you feel more confident navigating Blores Hill’s trail network. The ticket cost simply covers Public Liability Insurance for the volunteer ride leader and participants.
All riders are expected to be self-sufficient, wear appropriate safety equipment and follow the instructions of the ride leader. Please bring a well-maintained mountain bike, an Australian Standard approved helmet, water and snacks and appropriate riding clothing, including enclosed footwear.
Please contact the Heyfield Adventure Hub on 0403 392 631 or the Heyfield Community Resource Centre on 03 5148 2100 if you have any queries about this event.
Dates
Sunday 19 April 2026 (UTC+11)Location
Blores Hill Mountain Bike Park
Tinamba West Victoria 3859
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