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The Mountain Bike Project

Introduction

The MTB Project is Bike SA’s hands-on mountain biking program designed for schools and camps. Students build confidence, resilience, and teamwork through progressive, skills-based riding. Fully equipped, curriculum-aligned, and delivered by qualified instructors, the program gives students skills they can use on and off the bike.

why it matters

Schools: 6-Week Program

90-minute sessions (up to 3/day) Options: Introductory skills, trail riding, bike maintenance or custom mix Ratio: 1 instructor per 10 students Bike & helmets included Adaptable to camp schedules

Camps: Flexible sessions

90-minute sessions (up to 3/day) Options: Introductory skills, trail riding, bike maintenance or custom mix Ratio: 1 instructor per 10 students Bike & Helmets included Adaptable to camp schedules

Objectives

Build student confidence through structured, supported challenges

Develop core mountain biking skills from basic control to trail riding

Strengthen resilience, problem solving, and safe decision making

Deliver curriculum-aligned learning outcomes for Years 7–10

Provide a safe, inclusive environment for all skill levels

Outcomes

Improved confidence, resilience, and independence

Stronger teamwork, communication, and peer relationships

Better focus, behaviour, and classroom readiness

Development of practical riding and bike care skills

Greater enjoyment of physical activity and outdoor learning