Accelerated rider development
Purposeful training is the most effective way to build skills and confidence on the bike. By dedicating a small amount of time to regular and intentional practise, you can rapidly accelerate your development of skills and confidence on the bike.
Regular group coaching uses an organised curriculum to work on growing riders' proficiency, in a supportive and enjoyable environment. We'll have a blast together while honing our skills! Together, we'll focus on building the core skills that will get you to the next level of off-road natural terrain riding (enduro and adventure) - whether it's for a weekend ride or a big trip.
All bike types and ages can be accommodated.
When and where
Wednesdays 5:30PM until sunset. We use local training areas in Darwin, which vary according to the skills we are covering. Full details are provided in weekly pre-course information. Book in for a full term or drop-in to an individual class.
Term 1: 8 May to 5 June 2024
Term 2: 3 July to 31 July 2024
Term 3: 25 September to 23 October 2024
Term 4: 13 November to 11 December 2024
The curriculum
We train using a few important concepts: neuroplasticity and muscle-memory. In fast-paced sports we need to train our mind and body to be able to go through the motions with very little time to think. We also need the endurance to be able to execute our skills when we need to!
To become proficient in complex skills, we must firstly break down complex manoeuvres into individual steps and build these into our muscle memory. And train our bodies to have the endurance to use these skills out on a trail. An example of what this looks like in riding is, if we want to improve our "cornering", we need to firstly work on body positioning, balance, braking and clutch control.
Our curriculum caters to adult learning and focuses on honing in on the individual components of each skill, perfecting these with carefully crafted drills that are not only a tonne of fun, but help our ride fitness and trick our minds into repetitively practicing each individual component, and finally stringing them together in real-world settings. And if you’re feeling confident, we can scale things to keep the level of challenge super interesting and fun! This is the secret sauce for rapid improvement with some dedicated time to regular training.
We will cover all general aspects of off-road rider skills, including clutch/throttle and brake control, body positioning and balance, cornering, obstacles, hills and troubleshooting.
Positive experiences
Skills and confidence are best built incrementally, in safe, controlled and supportive environments. With a little something for everyone to challenge themselves at just the right level.
Building the skills does not need to involve pushing beyond our physical or mental limits and should not be frightening, disheartening or boring. Learning should always be fun and leave us inspired for more! We focus on providing positive and enjoyable learning experiences that equip riders for real-world adventures.
Elsewhere on Wheels is a proud member of the Welcome Here Project.
Bookings + further info
In order to get the greatest benefit out of your training, it is recommended to book in for full term at a time.
If you can't commit to a full term, no worries! Book a drop-in session! You'll still learn heaps and will come away with some actionable steps to work on your rider development in your own time.
If you have specific rider goals, also consider booking a few one-on-one sessions so we can come up with a customised plan for your individual needs!
Bike and gear rental is available if required - please contact kate@elsewhereonwheels.com before booking to confirm availability and pricing.
