AusCycling Courses
Learn, upskill, grow
Various dates & locations
Learn, build confidence and take your riding further.
The Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling features a series of AusCycling courses designed to support riders, coaches and community members at every stage of their journey.
From foundational skills to advanced techniques and official accreditation, these courses provide practical, hands-on learning in a supportive environment – helping you ride safer, grow your confidence and get more involved in the cycling community.
Whether you’re just starting out, looking to progress your skills or keen to take on a coaching or officiating role, there’s a course for you.
AusCycling Gravity MTB Academy
Saturday 29 August 2026
Kembla MTB Trails
Take your riding to the next level.
The AusCycling Gravity MTB Academy is a specialised skills and coaching session designed for intermediate to advanced riders looking to build confidence, control and speed on technical trails.
Set within the Kembla MTB Trails, this program focuses on the fundamentals of gravity riding – helping you tackle descents, features and challenging terrain with greater precision and confidence.
What You’ll Learn
Led by experienced coaches, riders will develop key downhill and trail-riding skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Sessions will focus on:
- Advanced bike handling and control
- Cornering, braking and line choice
- Navigating technical features and trail obstacles
- Building confidence on descents
- Riding safely at speed
Why You’ll Love It
- Learn from qualified AusCycling coaches
- Ride some of the region’s best MTB trails
- Improve your skills in a structured, supportive setting
- Build confidence on more technical terrain
- Connect with other experienced riders
AusCycling MTB Foundation Skills Course
Saturday 29 August 2026
Cringila Hills MTB Trails | 9am-3pm
Cost: $290
Build your confidence on the trails – from the ground up.
The AusCycling MTB Foundation Skills Course is designed for coaches and community members looking to develop essential mountain biking skills, knowledge and confidence in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Whether you’re new to MTB or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this course sets the foundation for safe, capable and confident riding.
What You’ll Learn
Delivered by experienced coaches, this course focuses on the core techniques every rider needs to feel comfortable and in control on the trails.
Sessions will cover:
- Fundamental bike handling skills
- Body positioning and balance
- Braking and cornering techniques
- Navigating simple trail features
- Trail awareness and rider safety
Who It’s For
This course is ideal for:
- Coaches looking to build or formalise their MTB skillset
- Community members interested in learning proper techniques
- Riders wanting to gain confidence before progressing to more technical trails
Why You’ll Love It
- A supportive, beginner-friendly learning environment
- Hands-on coaching with practical, real-world application
- Build confidence riding on trails
- Learn safe, sustainable riding habits from the start
- A great stepping stone into more advanced MTB riding
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AusCycling Road Cycling Foundation Skills Course
Saturday 12 September 2026
Unanderra Criterium Track | 9am-1pm
Cost: $240
Build confidence on the road – and learn how to guide others.
The AusCycling Road Cycling Foundation Skills Course is designed for those interested in coaching, as well as riders looking to strengthen their core road cycling skills in a safe and structured environment.
Held at the Unanderra Criterium Track, this course focuses on the fundamentals of road riding – from bike handling to group dynamics – helping you ride with confidence and support others to do the same.
What You’ll Learn
Through hands-on coaching and practical sessions, participants will develop essential road cycling skills, including:
- Safe riding techniques on the road
- Group riding skills and etiquette
- Bike handling and control
- Positioning, awareness and communication
- Building confidence in a range of riding scenarios
Who It’s For
This course is ideal for:
- People interested in becoming cycling coaches
- Riders wanting to improve their road skills and confidence
- Community members looking to support safe group riding
Why You’ll Love It
- Learn in a controlled, purpose-built environment
- Gain practical, real-world riding skills
- Build confidence riding solo and in groups
- Develop knowledge you can pass on to others
- A strong foundation for future coaching pathways
AusCycling Commissaire Course
Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2026
Delivered in conjunction with the Brennan Illawarra Tour
Play a vital role in the sport of cycling.
The AusCycling Commissaire Course is designed for those looking to step into officiating and support the delivery of safe, fair and well-run cycling events.
Held alongside the Brennan Illawarra Tour, this course combines theory with real-world, on-the-ground experience – giving participants a unique opportunity to learn in a live event environment.
What You’ll Learn
This training course equips aspiring commissaires with the knowledge and practical skills needed to officiate cycling events with confidence.
Participants will gain insight into:
- The rules and regulations of competitive cycling
- Race management and decision-making
- Ensuring fair and safe competition
- The role of commissaires across different event formats
- Communication and coordination during events
Learn in a Live Event Setting
By running alongside the Brennan Illawarra Tour, participants will experience officiating in action – observing and applying their learning in a real race environment.
It’s hands-on, practical and directly connected to how events are delivered on the ground.
Why It Matters
Commissaires are essential to the sport – ensuring races are safe, fair and professionally run.
This course is your opportunity to contribute to the cycling community, support local and national events, and be part of the team behind the scenes.
