Mountain Biking Programs...

Mountain Bike Programs - Cross Country and along the Surfcoast

X Country Mountain Biking – offers a challenging circuit ride, where students, as part of a team, push the boundaries of their comfort zone over undulating terrain and along the oceans rugged cliff tops. 2 hour session

Surfcoast Mountain Bike Tour from Anglesea to Torquay – follows scenic coastal bush tracks, winding along the impressive stretch of coast between Anglesea and Torquay, through Point Addis and the Iron Bark Basin to Bells Beach, Winkipop, Jan Juc and finishing at the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club. 3 hour session

The rides are designed to teach students correct bike handling skills such as:

• weight distribution
• braking techniques
• negotiation of challenging terrain
• gear use
• environmental impact of riding

Suitability – from years 7 to 12. Particularly relevant to Outdoor Education and Environmental Science students. Educational handout is available.


 

Equipment

Southern Exposure supplies all equipment required for the programs.

Surfing
• Soft finned and soft decked GBoards (8ft 6 Mini Malibu)
• Full length 3mm/2mm wetsuits
• Red rashvest worn over wetsuit to identify students
• First Aid and safety equipment

Mountain Biking
• Felt Mountain Bikes (front wheel suspension, disc brakes) Current model
• Helmets
• First Aid, safety and spare equipment

Kayaking
• Dual ‘Sit on Top’ Surf Kayaks
• PFD’s (personal flotation device) & Helmets
• Full length 3mm/2mm wetsuits
• First Aid and safety equipment

Southern Exposure uses equipment which complies with all standards prescribed by law for that item, and is in a safe and useable condition.
 

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