Location: Creswick Mountain Bike Park

• Date: Saturday 2nd November 2025
• Time: 10am to 1pm
• $60 per rider
• 8 spots available.

We’re running a central schools race training session at Creswick MTB Park to help riders get ready for upcoming event and improve their race skills.

This is a coaching clinic, not a race. Riders will get multiple timed runs with coaching feedback between laps to help fine-tune line choice, cornering, braking, and flow.

It’s all about learning, building confidence, and getting faster on the bike in a relaxed, supportive environment.

• Junior: Years 7–8
• Intermediate: Years 9–10
• Senior: Years 11–12

• Timed training runs
• Coaching and feedback after each run
• Course scouting
• Race-style start and finish setup

• A safe, working MTB
• Helmet and riding gear
• Water & snacks
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

School-aged riders (Years 7–12) keen to improve their race skills, gain experience, and have some fun on the Creswick trails.

Hosted by Ballarat MTB Coaching
Building confident, capable riders one session at a time.

November 2nd at Creswick MTB Park Timed training for Rocky academy School race

More information here:

https://rockytrailacademy.com/event/central-victorian-schools-comp-2025/

Creswick Mountain Bike Park skill clinics

• Location:  Creswick Mountain Bike Park
• Dates: November 1st , Nov 15th and Nov 29th
• Session Times: 
• 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM  Beginner session
• or 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Intermediate session
• Cost:
  • $80 per session (6 riders max)
  •  Use code 2days or 3days for discount for multiple days
    2 days $140
    3 days $200 

This program is designed for primary school-aged riders who are comfortable on a bike but new to mountain bike trails. We focus on building confidence and mastering the fundamentals.

• Who it's for: Riders new to singletrack, who may get off and walk on steeper sections.
• Skills Covered:
  • Body position
  • Braking and speed control
  • Cornering
  • Handling small jumps and features
• Recommended Bike: A mountain bike (hardtail or dual suspension) with working rim or disc brakes.
• Typical Ride: Green and easy blue trails, with a focus on short rides (approx. 8km).

This program is for riders who are comfortable on green trails and ready to advance their skills. We'll help you transition from a casual rider to a true mountain biker.

• Who it's for: Riders typically high-school aged, who are interested in challenging themselves on more technical trails and longer rides.
• Skills Covered:
  • Faster cornering and better line choice
  • Trail flow and pumping
  • Medium-sized jumps and features
  • Building endurance for longer rides
• Recommended Bike: A mountain bike (dual suspension or hardtail) with disc brakes, 9+ gears, and aggressive off-road tires.
• Typical Ride: Blue and some black trails, with longer rides (approx. 15km).

Ready to join the fun? Check our booking page below for specific session dates for each level.