What our participants say
“As a club, we are so grateful for the training we received as it has helped our trail and all its stakeholders in a variety of ways.
The opportunity to come together as a group allowed us to set the foundations for positive and constructive relationships at the club, ultimately leading to better results for the club and all its members.”
– Gold Coast Moutain Bike Club
What can you expect?
Over a 2 day workshop, you’ll have an opportunity to learn the critical theory behind successful mountain bike trails.
Theory
We will deliver critical theory elements in a relaxed forum including;
- Trail types and difficulty rating system
- Trail construction fundamentals
- Trail elements & Technical features
- Primary issues associated with trail management
- Trail inspections
- Maintenance practices
- Risk management
- Land manager policy requirements
- Economics of MTB
Practical Skills
Convert the theory into hands on practical skills on your trails with;
- Trail construction safety
- Trail tools
- Sustainable trail grades
- Trail flow
- Trail safety, sight lines, direction, fall zones
- Corridor flagging
- Alignment pin flagging
- Drainage features construction and maintenance
- Technical trail features construction and maintenance
- Berms and corners
- Trail armouring
- Addressing erosion issues
- Realignments
- Inspections and risk assessments
Gain knowledge of best practice trail design, construction, and maintenance
Learn the practical skills and techniques to construct and maintain trails
Build a team to take your trail care program to the next level
