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GCMTB | Dirt Groms

GCMTB | Dirt Groms
Junior Mountain Bike Coaching Program

Overview

Start Date: 2025 Term 4 begins Sunday 26th of October and runs for 4 consecutive weeks until 16th November. (Registrations are now closed as we have reach capacity!)

Where: Gold Coast Cycle Centre / Nerang National Park (1 Hope St, Nerang)

Ages: 5-12 years

Participation: Riders will be graded and placed into groups of no more than 8 per coach.

FairPlay: Unfortunately, we’re not accepting FairPlay vouchers at this time.

AusCycling Membership: Current membership required, either as paid member (discounted registration applies) or 4-Week Free Trial AusCycling membership (one-time only use).

Registration: To Register, there are two steps (you must complete both):
1. Complete the Registration Form (opens in new tab)
2. Purchase from our Shop here: ADD TO CART If you have entered an AusCycling number on the Registration Form, you will receive a discount code when you submit the Registration Form to be used at payment.
** Please note that positions are limited. Spots will be secured on a first-come, first-served basis – only once both the registration form is fully completed and full payment has been received.

Program Details

Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club will be running their progressive mountain bike coaching program for kids ages 5-12 years. Special consideration will be given to children outside these age brackets.  

During the first week, riders will be graded into groups based on ability.  Each week, each group will spend 40 minutes practicing a skill, then stop for a 10-minute break, then finish with a 40-minute ride to practice our new skill on trails.

Parent helpers are welcomed (even needed) during the sessions.  Parents are also invited to join us on the rides. Parent helpers are requested to provide a current Working with Children Blue Card or Exemption Card.

To participate you will need to first register your Grom’s details with us and then purchase the Dirt Groms Coaching Sessions from our GCMTB shop. You must purchase for the entire term which includes 4 sessions.

  • Riders will require their own bike (preferably with gears)
    (5 year olds on balance bikes will be catered for)
  • Offroad tyres
  • Helmet that meets Australian Safety Standards
  • Water for the session: Groms should bring their own water bottle or hydration pack and be able to carry it independently.

Skills Covered:

  • Safety and Bike Setup
  • Position and Balance
  • Controlling the Bike
  • Railing Corners
  • Climbing and Descending
  • Tackling Obstacles

Costs:

  • Current AusCycling / GCMTB Club members – $80, 4 sessions (AusCycling number required on Registration Form)
  • AusCycling Free Trial Members – $100, 4 sessions

All participants are required to have active AusCycling membership, either via paid membership (discounted registration available) or with a 4-week free trial membership. (Free trial only available for one-time use)

Become a member by joining AusCycling from $9.50/month or $81 for 12 months, and then nominating GCMTB as your local club (+$10)

Bad Weather or Cancellations:

In the event of bad weather, we’ll post an update on our Facebook page and send an SMS one hour before the session starts.
If conditions change during the session, we’ll move under cover where possible. You’re also welcome to pick up your child early if preferred.

Qualification and Insurance:

All instructors are trained and recognised by the national body (AusCycling), hold current first aid certificates, and QLD blue cards.  

Contact: Nathan
ride@ gcmtb.com.au

4 Week Example Program