Slow & Steady Guided Ride

A Guided Ride offered collaboratively between Mountain Bike Therapy Australia and Rad Cycles and Gear.

This is a mindful, grounded, slow, patient and compassionate ride for Women and Gender Diverse Adults. Led by a Cis-Gendered Woman, Natalya.

An opportunity to connect to country and community in a slow and steady way. Photo and snack breaks are a definite.

Everything is invitation only - opt out or say “not today” if you need to.

If you are chasing Strava times or training for an event this is not the ride for you. No break ways, no drop policy, no one is left behind.

Ride Location:

- Walmer State Forest, Castlemaine, Djaara country (meeting at the Day Visitor Area)

- Green to Blue style trails - a mixture of singletrack and gravel road

Date & time:

Sunday 10th May 2026

9:00am to 10:30am

Duration:

1.5 hours (approx. 1 hour riding including on trail break time).

Included:

- Bicycle & gear check

- Gentle Grounding activity

- Guiding by qualified MTB Coach/Guide with Wilderness First Aid certification

- Skills tips (not a extensive skills session)

Pre-requites:

- Suitable for those who have ridden single track & are building confidence & skills with off road riding (not suitable for those who have not ridden off road). Ideal for mountain bikes.

- All riders must familiarize themselves & put into practice the “Responsible Riding Guidelines”

- Complementary pre-ride bike check at Rad Cycles & Gear or evidence of recent service.

- Check equipment list for required gear.

Cost: $40.00

Please note this is a discounted rate. The usual per person rate for guided group 1.5 hour ride is $80.00.

The discount is offered in kind, to build community and support riders to access the experience.

Limited to 6 riders.

*Please give as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend so that your spot can be given to another rider.

* Session subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances, weather or in extreme weather dangers. As much notice as possible will be given, if the session needs to be rescheduled (see terms & conditions for more information).