WA Tree Festival: Intro to mountain bike riding

To celebrate WA Tree Festival and build appreciation for the beautiful natural landscape and views of Yellagonga Regional Park, the City, in collaboration with Bike Force Joondalup, is pleased to host a FREE Intro to Mountain Bike Riding event at the new Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails.

The coaching sessions are designed to be fun, supportive and educational with focus on enjoyment and building confidence riding a bike on off-road conditions. Topics covered include body positioning on the bike, climbing and descending, braking, gears, and trail etiquette. Participants must provide their own mountain bike with off-road tyres and working brakes, helmet and enclosed shoes. The Yalbunullup trails will remain open to the public and you are welcome to practice your new skills after the session.

Important note: Due to current road works on Joondalup Drive, there is no access to Yalbunullup Mountian Bike Trails at the Lakeside Drive/Joondalup Drive intersection. Please use Shenton Avenue to access Lakeside Drive.

Meet your coaches:

Mike and Ben Thorman, qualified father & son coaching duo accredited with Auscycling coaching credentials, have been coaching for over 20 years. Their extensive expertise in mountain biking encompasses trail building and successful racing careers, collectively achieving 12 State Championships. Between them, the coaches have been riding mountain bikes for over 57 years and have coached over 2,000 mountain bikers through their courses, sharing their knowledge and passion to riders of all abilities

Mike and Ben Thorman are big fans of the new Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails - “These trails are an amazing asset to the Joondalup area varying in technical difficulty, ranging from easy trails for beginners to more challenging trails for the higher-skilled riders. There’s something for everyone.”

Important points:

• Participants must wear a helmet.


• Parents must stay onsite if their child is under 12.


• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to session start time to confirm your attendance.


• Latecomers will forfeit their spot.


• Disclaimer form will need to be signed on the day prior to participating.


• Remember to bring water, wear sunscreen.


• Gloves, elbow and knee pads are recommended but not necessary.

Sessions:

Session one: children 7-13yrs | 8:30am – 9:15am 
Session two: beginners 13yrs+ | 9:30am – 10:15am 
Session three: women 13yrs+ | 10:30am – 11:15am 

Bonus offer:

Registered attendees of each session will go into the draw to win a $50 Bike Force gift voucher.

For more information please contact the City's Active Transport Officer on 9400 4000