Return to Shop. Continue planning your vacation.

MTB Fundamentals Clinic

Beginner Gravity

Recommended for beginner mountain bikers looking to progress their skills on gravity terrain, this clinic focuses on the fundamentals of mountain biking.

The clinic introduces the correct body positioning, braking techniques, bike control and cornering.

It is a great introduction to the gravity trails in the park including Easy Rider, Sidewinder & Grashopper. Participants in this clinic should be comfortable riding along dirt roads, off a small gutter or over a small rock.

  • Class size: Max 4
  • Location: Beginner (green) gravity trails in the MTB Park

Book NowKnow Your Level

Full Terms & Conditions

Clinic Detail
Gear List
Trails
×
Clinic Detail
  • Meeting Time: 9:50am for a 10am start
  • Meeting Location: MTB School flags at the bottom of Kosciuszko Chairlift. View Map
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Before The Lesson: Meet and greet with your instructor. You will be allocated to a group based on your ability level and age (7-13 years or 14+ years)
  • Pick Up: Children can be picked up at midday at the meeting location
  • Weekends and Peak Periods: If you plan to pick up your MyThredbo Card or bike rental before your lesson, please leave sufficient time to do so. Please note, during peak holiday and weekend periods in-resort wait times may be lengthy (up to 45 minutes)
  • Protected by Flip Insurance: Protection for your most active days! We’ve partnered with Flip Insurance to provide Flip’s accidental injury insurance to riders during clinics and programs at Thredbo MTB School. Understand what you’re covered for and know where to claim through http://www.getflip.com.au/group/thredbo-summer

HCF Life Insurance Company Pty Ltd (ABN 37 001 831 250, AFSL 236 806) (‘HCF Life’) has issued a Flip Insurance Policy (‘Policy’) to Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Limited (‘KT’). KT is the organiser of Thredbo mountain bike clinics and programs and the Policy owner. Participants in those clinics and programs (‘Participants’) are automatically covered under this Policy.
While KT has taken steps to ensure that the Policy provides suitable coverage of Participants, Participants acknowledge that KT has not had the benefit of taking the personal and financial circumstances of individual Participants into account. Before registering for a clinic or program, Participants are encouraged to make their own enquiries as to whether the Policy is adequate for their individual needs. In registering for the event, Participants acknowledge that the Policy is directly administered by HCF Life through Flip Insurance and that KT is not responsible for the adequacy of the Policy, or for any claims response by HCF Life (through Flip Insurance).
This communication contains only factual information and it is not a comprehensive description of the cover terms and exclusions. Please refer to the Policy fact sheet available via the link above.

×
Gear List
  • Your MyThredbo Card loaded with MTB lift access
  • Comfortable riding clothes including MTB riding shorts or pants
  • Dual suspension mountain bike (Enduro or Downhill) with disc brakes is highly recommended. However a mountain bike with front suspension and two functional brakes with handle bar levels (no back pedal brakes) is the minimum requirement
  • Protective equipment – Helmet (full-face highly recommended), knee pads, elbow guards, gloves, goggles and sturdy closed toe shoes
  • Small backpack or hydration pack with extra layers and wet weather gear
  • Water
×
Trails

Check out some of the beginner gravity trails we’ll be hitting during the MTB Fundamentals Clinic…

Easy Rider

Our new signature beginner trail will make its debut in summer 22/23. Starting at the top of the Cruiser Chairlift, Easy Rider gently makes its way down the slopes of the Cruiser MTB area. Easy Rider is the perfect starting point for those new to mountain biking and looking for an introduction into gravity riding within the MTB park. Beginner riders then have the option to continue onto Sidewinder, take another lap on Easy Rider or download the Merritts Gondola.

Sidewinder

‘Sidewinder’ is a brand new gravity flow trail descending from the top of the Merritts Gondola and wraps around the side of the mountain through some incredible terrain everyone can enjoy. Graded as a beginner tail, ‘Sidewinder’ will take riders on a roller coaster like experience with little pedalling and braking required. The trail features deep flowing berms, rolling terrain and some small features to test your skills on. ‘Sidewinder’ will provide mountains of fun for all abilities.

Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a new low intermediate trail in the Cruiser area. Graded as a low intermediate Flow Trail with a relevantly slow trail speed. It is the perfect place to get comfortable on rollers & and small tabletops.

Explore All MTB Clinic Levels

2 Hour Clinic

Private MTB Clinic

Riding with friends and family?
For better value, book a private clinic for a group of up to 3 (with similar MTB ability).

Learn more
2 Hour Clinic

Intro to MTB

Level: Learn 2 Ride
Ages: 5+ Years

Learn more
2 Hour Clinic

MTB Essentials

Level: Low Intermediate Gravity
Ages: 7+ Years

Learn more
2 Hour Clinic

MTB Progression

Level: High Intermediate Gravity
Ages: 7+ Years

Learn more

Any Questions?

For all MTB School enquiries email mountainbiking@evt.com

Download our new mobile app

Whether you ski, snowboard, hike, mountain bike or are visiting for the first time, our app is your companion to Australia’s Premier Adventure Destination.

Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 60,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.

Coca-Cola Red disk
defender
red-energy-logo
boost-white
Flip Logo_Landscape Insurance_Colour (72dpi)
oakley
GoPro-logo_compr
fox
balter
sram
norco
Osprey_Logo_Bird-Word_black (1)