Mountain Bike Riding

During week 7, the Stage 1 Outdoor Education classes took part in their first expedition for the semester – Mountain Bike Riding. Students utilised their class time and drew on previous camping experiences to assist with the planning, while developing their skills (riding and maintenance) in preparation for the camp. The group consisted of many mountain bike enthusiasts who were often turned to for assistance. We are very fortunate to also have over 20 bikes of our own for students to utilise and become familiar with.

The trip involved students riding along various tracks in between Berri and Loxton (Katarapko/Eckerts Creek). It was a new experience riding around this area for many of the students and on behalf of the group and Renmark High School we would like to say thank you to Bob and Pam Pankhurst (from Winkie) for hosting us at their beautiful home and for taking us around various tracks on day 2.

Also a huge thanks goes to Bob, other volunteers and National Parks SA for their efforts over the past few years in tidying up the area (signage, fences, campsites) for locals and tourists to get out and enjoy.

Over the two days the students travelled approximately 70km resulting in a few tired and sore bodies. It was a great experience and there were many laughs and memories.

Grace - The trip really pushed me out of my comfort zone but it was an exciting adventure.

MacKenna - Bob was a great tour guide and showed us some amazing trails.

Renee - Sitting around the fire after a solid day, was a lot of fun and it allowed us to have a chat and laugh with all members on the camp.

Mitchell - I enjoyed taking my bike off the main track and experiencing a different area in the Riverland.

The students are now studying the many impacts on the reefs along our beautiful coastline in order to prepare for the surf trip in Term 4.

Aaron Camplin - Health and PE Coordinator