Mountain Biking in the Snowy Region
Reporter: James Tobin
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James knows “it’s only downhill from here”…well, on a mountain bike at Thredbo that is!
Raw NRG
These guys are in Thredbo and offer bikes for hire and lessons to hone your skills during the Summer months. The season goes until 30th April 2008.
If you don’t have a bike, just rock up and they’ll hire one to you. The hire includes all the armour you need to protect yourself (to some extent) if you stack it. Fingers crossed you don’t!
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Included in the bike hire price is a guide who will assess your riding ability at the Skills Centre (an outdoor obstacle course of sorts so you can demonstrate & have your riding ability assessed). Then they take you up the chairlift, teaching you how to mount the bike on there and unload it at the top. Cannonball Initiation – they do a full run with you to see how you go and they will also point out all of the rules and regulations of the track, how to share it with other riders, where the trails break off, etc, etc.
Lessons
A private lesson is the ultimate mountain biking experience. Improve your skills in leaps and bounds with a personal coach to lead you on the ride of your life. Organize your own group or keep an instructor all to yourself.
Their certified and experienced instructors are trained to coach and assess riders of all abilities, from world champion downhillers to first time cross country riders. They are there to help build confidence and skills for those wanting to take seconds off their race times or those wanting to ride down to the shops!
Group Clinics
What is it?
Group clinics generally run daily and give you an opportunity to learn some skills from the RAW NRG instructors.
What’s required?
Some bike handling knowledge, Lift Pass, previous completion of the Cannonball Initiation (DIRT Card can be used as proof) & willingness to learn!
Intended Outcomes
- Acquisition of the skills required for conquering Thredbo’s downhill tracks!
- Improvement of skills and techniques, whatever your level, including cornering, braking, body position.
- An increased confidence in your riding
Activities
- Skills assessment
- Work on skills and techniques with experienced Instructors
- Letting loose on the Cannonball Run in the freeride sessions!
What to Bring?
- Sturdy shoes, clothing for all weather (i.e. bring your waterproofs!)
- Full face helmets are a mandatory requirement for the Cannonball Run.
- Body armour, knee/shin guards and elbow guards, and full fingered gloves
- Your bike - minimum requirement is a front suspension bike (bike must be mechanically sound with off-road tires - no semi-slicks!) – however bikes can be hired along with the gear.
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More Information Raw NRG Raw NRG Mountain Bike Centre – Thredbo Service Station 51 Friday Drive, Thredbo Telephone: (02) 6457 6234 The Cannonball Initiation is $299 per person and includes dual suspension bike, body armour, lift ticket and training. Until April 30th |
Prices correct as at 05/04/08
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Sydney Weekender Special Just for Sydney Weekender viewers, you can pay for 2 nights and get the 3rd night free. You’ll save yourself a bundle (up to $440) * valid for stays until 30th June, 2008 |
Prices correct as at 05/04/08