Mountain Bike Coaching & Skill Development
MTB Skill Development Sessions - Lysterfield & You Yangs - 2023
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Upcoming programs:
MTB Upper Intermediate - You Yangs 14 October 2023 MTB Lower Intermediate - You Yangs 14 October 2023 Start your riding journey with solid foundation of skills on which to build your confidence and ultimately get more enjoyment out of your riding! We will gradually introduce and develop new skills, so that by the end of the session or program you will have the capability and confidence to not only take on basic trails and single track, but even have an opportunity to tackle obstacles, features and technical terrain - all in a supportive and encouraging environment. And of course, one of the more important elements of the program will be the new riding buddies you meet along the way! Group size limited to 5 participants so you will have individual attention from your coach, with lots of opportunity for practice and feedback, and riding trails. Skills developed:
Group programs periodically on offer at Lysterfield and The You Yangs:
* Interested in a particular session type and don't see any dates listed? Get in touch and I will try to schedule one in to suit you!
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MTB Foundations Session
Your skill level: Designed for beginner mountain bikers. You might have only ridden your mountain bike on gravel trails/roads so far, or you might have explored some green single-track but not be very comfortable on trails, or are coming back to the sport after an absence or injury. Set yourself up with a solid foundation of skills, gain confidence faster and take the guesswork out of riding. Stop listening to that overly helpful partner or friend, put down the YouTube videos, and get direct help with your skills from the outset. Session content: Skills covered include body position, braking, cornering, and flowing the trail. We work on "unlocking" you from sitting on the seat. Get comfortable shifting your body around to control the bike, instead of the bike controlling you. With lots of time for practice and feedback from your coach (me), all while exploring the trails at Lysterfield / You Yangs. Upcoming Sessions: stay tuned, or contact me if you're keen to schedule one in...Program Duration: 2 hour session Investment: $130 per person |
MTB Lower-Intermediate Session
Your skill level: Designed for confident-beginner to early-intermediate mountain bikers. You are confident riding most green trails, and have at least a basic understanding of body position, gears and braking. You may have attempted some blue trails, but find that you need to walk some obstacles, and have difficulty getting around tight corners, either up or down. Perhaps you have had some falls, and/or are unsure of how to tackle some obstacles and progress your skills to be able to ride a variety of blue technical features with more confidence. Session content: We will quickly revise the fundamentals of body position, braking and cornering, to make sure you are building your skills from a solid starting point. We will then get into some more advanced cornering/switchback techniques, and an introduction to obstacle management. Held periodically at Lysterfield and The You Yangs. Upcoming Sessions: The You Yangs - Sat 14th Oct 2023 1pm-3pm Program Duration: 2 hour session Investment: $130 per person |
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MTB Upper-Intermediate Session
Your skill level: Designed for confident intermediate mountain bikers. You have a sound understanding of body position, gears and braking. You are relatively confident riding most blue trails, and most of the time can ride through a variety of blue technical features (roots, rocks & tight corners), although you are most comfortable at a slow and controlled pace. You may have attempted some black trails but find the features intimidating, and would like to progress your skills to ride with more confidence, at more speed, and with more fluidity. You would like to progress to harder obstacles. Session content: We will quickly revise the fundamentals of body position, braking and cornering, to make sure you are building your skills from a solid starting point. We focus on the skills required to master a variety of obstacles such as logs, rock gardens, drops, loose terrain and tricky combination sections. Understanding your weight placement on the bike, preloading your shocks, and different types of effective front wheel lifts are covered. Overcome your fear, boost your obstacle management techniques and build your confidence in challenging terrain! Held periodically at Lysterfield and The You Yangs. Upcoming Sessions: The You Yangs - Sat 14th Oct 2023 10am-12pm Program Duration: 2 hour session Investment: $130 per person |
Half-Day Skill Development Intensive
Your skill level: You would describe yourself as beginner to early-intermediate in mountain biking, or perhaps you have completed a 'foundations' session in the past and want to progress and/or refine your skills. You generally feel OK on most green trails, and you may have attempted some blue trails, but find that you need to walk some obstacles, and have difficulty getting around tight corners, either up or down. Perhaps you have had a fall(s), coming back from injury or a long break from riding, and/or you are unsure of how to tackle some obstacles and progress your skills to be able to ride a variety of blue trails with more confidence. If you are a beginner, you would describe yourself as having good body awareness and confidence, and tend to be able to take on new physical tasks quickly. Session content: We will quickly revise the fundamentals of body position, braking and cornering, to make sure you are building your skills from a solid starting point. We will then get into some more advanced cornering/switchback techniques (both up and down), pumping/flowing the trail, climbing skills, obstacle management and front wheel lifts. Held periodically at Lysterfield and The You Yangs. Upcoming Sessions: stay tuned, or contact me if you're keen to schedule one in...Program Duration: 3 hours of coaching Investment: $180 per person |
3-Session Skill Development Program
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Your skill level: Designed for beginner mountain bikers.
You might have only ridden your mountain bike on gravel trails/roads so far, or you might have explored some green single-track but not be very comfortable on trails, or are coming back to the sport after an absence or injury. Set yourself up with a solid foundation of skills, gain confidence faster and take the guesswork out of riding. Stop listening to that overly helpful partner or friend, put down the YouTube videos, and get direct help with your skills from the outset. |
Session content: We cover the foundations (body position, braking and cornering skills) in the first session, then over the next two sessions we develop those further into climbing skills, switchbacks, getting up and down obstacles, and pumping/flowing the trail. Structured in an extended format over three sessions to allow for lots of time to develop each skill, get plenty of feedback from your coach, and put it all into practice while exploring the You Yangs or Lysterfield MTB trail network.
Program Duration: A series of 3x 2 hour sessions Investment: $350 per person for the program. Dates: stay tuned, or contact me if you're keen to schedule one in... |
1:1 or Small Group Private Coaching
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The topics I cover in individual coaching sessions can range from essential bike handling skills through to mastering more advanced techniques. Skill development underpins confidence and safety on the bike. If you have something specific you want help with, or just want to fast-track your learning without a group curriculum, individual lessons are the way to go!
Some techniques I particularly love to help people develop:
Following a quick discussion and assessment of your current skill level, I will determine which skills you need to work on the most to gain maximum benefit, across a single or multiple sessions, and within a given time-frame if necessary.
Location: Usually at Lysterfield Lake Park or You Yangs MTB park; or other locations available. Investment: $160 for 1 person for a 2 hour session (or $130 for 1.5 hours). For duo bookings (2 participants):
For small group bookings (3 to 5 participants):
** considerations: a longer session will allow more time to cover more things, and more opportunity for practice and feedback - however requires more stamina and focus on the part of the participants, leading to information-overload for new riders. *** other session durations and frequencies available - contact me to discuss your needs! |
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