Day Adventure
A guided single-day trail to build confidence and meet the community.
- Duration
- One day
- Distance
- 5–12 km
- Level
- Easy
Explore
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking adds wheels and speed to the outdoors. Learn to handle your bike, maintain it and ride responsibly.
Introduction
What is Mountain Biking?
Mountain biking covers a huge range, from gentle forest tracks to technical descents. The rewards are distance, speed and a unique connection to the landscape.
We teach riding as a skill built on control and care: controlling your bike, maintaining your machine, and respecting trails and other users.
- Control your bike on trails
- Brake, corner and descend safely
- Maintain and repair your bike
- Plan rides and routes
- Follow trail etiquette
- Ride within your limits
Who is it for?
Who this activity is for
Mountain biking suits anyone comfortable on a bike who wants to explore off-road.
- Recreational cyclists trying trails
- Commuters wanting real adventure
- Hikers seeking faster exploration
- Fitness riders chasing challenge
- Families on gentle tracks
Benefits
What you gain
Two wheels open up longer routes and new terrain.
Range
Cover more distance and see more terrain in a single ride.
Fitness
Build strong legs and lungs with low-impact effort.
Skill
Develop real control, balance and mechanical confidence.
Respect
Learn to ride responsibly and protect shared trails.
Skill requirements
Skills you will build
Riding skills build from control to maintenance to terrain.
- Bike handling and balance
- Braking and cornering technique
- Basic maintenance and repairs
- Route planning and navigation
- Trail etiquette and safety
- Riding within your limits
Training pathway
Your pathway for Mountain Biking
Mountain biking progresses across the Track Twenty Six pathway.
- 01Level one
Discover
Learn basic control, safety and etiquette on gentle tracks.
- 02Level two
Build
Develop braking, cornering, fitness and basic maintenance.
- 03Level three
Explore
Ride longer and more technical routes with confidence.
- 04Level four
Adventure
Take on multi-day rides and remote terrain.
- 05Level five
Lead
Guide rides and mentor newer riders.
Equipment
Equipment to prepare
A well-maintained bike and a good helmet are the essentials.
- Mountain bike suited to the terrain
- Approved helmet
- Gloves and eye protection
- Repair kit, spare tube and pump
- Water and energy food
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Lights for low visibility
- First aid essentials
Safety
Safety first
On a bike, conditions and speed change fast. Control and judgement keep riding safe.
- Pre-ride bike safety check
- Helmet always, without exception
- Ride within your skill and the terrain
- Signal and communicate in groups
- Respect other trail users
- Carry repair and first aid kit
Recommended preparation
How to prepare yourself
- Service your bike before a big ride.
- Practise braking and cornering in a safe space.
- Build fitness with regular rides.
- Check your route and conditions.
- Carry spares and know how to use them.
Related training
Train for this next
Build the skills that make this activity safer, smoother and more rewarding.
Related adventures
Put it into practice
Program frameworks that apply what you have learned.
Weekend Adventure
An overnight camp with navigation practice and camp craft training.
- Duration
- Weekend
- Distance
- 10–20 km
- Level
- Moderate
Trail Adventure
A running-based journey across terrain, built around endurance and technique.
- Duration
- One day
- Distance
- 10–25 km
- Level
- Moderate–Hard
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What bike do I need?
It depends on terrain. A hardtail or trail bike suits most group rides. Each program states suitable bike types.
Do you provide bikes?
Shared or hire bikes are sometimes available for training. For regular riding, your own well-fitted bike is best.
Is mountain biking dangerous?
It carries risk, like any activity. Control, protective equipment and riding within your limits manage that risk well.
Can beginners join?
Yes, beginner rides run on gentle terrain and focus on control, safety and confidence.
Do you ride on shared trails?
Sometimes. We teach and practise good etiquette and respect for walkers, riders and the environment.
Your next step
Your next adventure starts here
Learn the skills. Find your people. Explore the outdoors with Track Twenty Six.