Thank you to the staff of the OEG group for their professional running of the inaugural MTB program.
Also special thanks to Brendan Watson and Mark Gallen for their assistance.
From all at OEG and BMF thank you to Charlton Durie U19 Junior Australian Champion for his time on the April program. Charlton is busy training for the Junior World Championships in June (Italy) and is preparing for the HSC so his valuable time is warmly appreciated.
BMF MTB Programs September 29 & 30, 2008
The Ben Mikic Foundation is proud to annouce its association with The Outdoor Education Group based at Biloela in the Southern Highlands to bring a unique MTB Skills Based Training Experience to the cycling community of Australiacated off the
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Scholarships full and part are available on application to the Foundation Board by 15 September 2008.
Read comments from participants on the April program pictured below
The program will host three groups as follows:
Level 1
Little or no MTB or off road experience. A general level of fitness is required.
Objective
To provide confidence to pursue further off road riding through the acquisition of good skills set.
Level 2
Some MTB and/or off road experience. Good level of fitness
Objective
To build confidence, introduce hard skills and develop interest in off road racing.
Level 3
Advance Group of MTB with experience that includes off road technically sound hard skills and/or has done off road racing. A high level of fitness required.
Objective
To further enhance skills set and encourage more advanced off road racing and competition.
Joint Gear Sets
There will be joint sessions run with mentors, MTB experienced professional cylists
Who is running it ?
OEG professional staff members andBMF Friends and experienced riders.
Where do I sleep and eat ?
Accommodation and Food is provided onsite at Biloela in the Southern Highlands. This is inclusive with your enrolment fee. Please bring sleeping bag and pillow which will be 4WD in to the cabin site. You will ride in from a safe designated rest area off the Highway near Berrima. You will need to provide cutlery, eating plate/bowls/cup and lunch for the first day only. Snacks and water as required.
Group Sizes
Two groups of maximum 14 riders per group. All riders will be re-grouped or groups divided further depending on enrolments.
Age
11 - 20
Cost
The cost is $175 per participant inclusive of food, accommodation and all MTB Tuition. A grant from BMF is available on application.
