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MTB Fundamentals Clinic

Beginner Gravity

Recommended for beginner mountain bikers aiming to progress their skills on gravity terrain, this clinic emphasizes the fundamentals of mountain biking. You’ll learn correct body positioning, braking techniques, bike control, and cornering.

This clinic serves as a fantastic introduction to the gravity trails in the park, including Easy Rider, Sidewinder, and Grasshopper. Participants should be comfortable riding on dirt roads, navigating small gutters, and rolling over small rocks.

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

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Clinic Detail
  • Meeting Time: 9:50am for a 10am start or 12:50pm for a 1:00pm 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.

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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 levers (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
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Trails

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

Beginner Skills Park

The Beginner Skills Park offers a safe space for riders to develop the fundamentals of mountain biking. Featuring small rollers, berms, and basic obstacles, it’s perfect for building confidence and mastering control before hitting the trails.

Easy Rider

Starting at the top of the Cruiser Chairlift, Easy Rider offers a smooth and gentle introduction to gravity riding within the Cruiser MTB area. Ideal for beginners, it’s the perfect starting point for those new to mountain biking. Riders can then continue onto Sidewinder, take another lap on Easy Rider, or download via the Merritts Gondola.

Sidewinder

Sidewinder is a beginner-friendly gravity flow trail that makes its way from the top of the Merritts Gondola, wrapping around the mountain through stunning terrain. With its deep, flowing berms and rolling landscape, it offers a roller-coaster-like ride with minimal pedaling and braking. Small features along the way allow riders to test their skills, ensuring fun for all abilities.

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