FAQ
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Where are the sessions held?
Sugar Bag Mountain Bike Park, Sugar Bag Road, Caloundra. Look out for the orange skills flag which will be positioned near the grass oval area in front of the car park.
We suggest arriving 10-15 minutes prior to your lesson time to prepare. If you are running late, please call Jo on 0449 293 008.
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What will I get out of a skills session?
Most of us think that as we learnt to ride a bike as a kid we can ride a mountain bike on a mountain bike trail, but there is a difference.
A ‘trail’ is normally a dedicated path or trail through a scenic location. The surface is paved, dirt or gravel and is often dual use.
Mountain biking is usually done on specifically built single, off-road tracks, usually graded green (easiest) through to double black (extreme).
By investing in a skills session you will learn the fundamental skills which you will use each and every time you ride.
Our hopes are you overcome any fears that might be limiting you and become a more confident and safer rider as a result.
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What sort of a bike do I need?
You don’t need to have the latest and most expensive bike to give mountain biking a try.
Any of these types are bikes are suitable.
– Rigid – a standard mountain bike with no front or rear suspension
– Hardtail – has front suspension only.
– Dual suspension – has front and rear suspensionWe have a Hardtail bike you can hire, at an additional cost.
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Do I need to be super fit?
No. While a base level of fitness is beneficial, we will ride to your capability. Naturally, the more you ride the fitter you will get.
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What happens if the trails are too wet?
We don’t mind a spot of rain but riding during or post a torrential downpour damages the trails, which are maintained by club volunteers.
If we need to reschedule, we aim to give you as much notice as possible. -
What happens if I need to cancel a session?
We appreciate that things happen that mean you are unable to attend a booked session. Please provide us with as much notice as possible and we will do our utmost to reschedule.
However, if you provide less than 12 hours notice, and we are unable to fill the session, you will be charged the full amount.