Skills days

‘So, when was the last time someone taught you to ride a bike?’

$160 per person for a 2 day course, including Lunch & Drinks.

For bookings and availablity, see the bookings page.

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Our 2-day mountain bike skills course will get you out on trails and riding with more confidence and skill. Whether you have just had a few rides off-road, or have been riding for a while but want to get your riding to the next level, our course is for you. You will be amazed how you improve by going back and learning the basics correctly, and build on your current skills and abilities.

These courses are suited to almost all standards of rider, and we find beginner/intermediate riders, and advanced level riders can all learn from these courses at the same time. It is however recommended that you have at least tried some firetrack riding and are comfortable on your bike before commencing the course.

Day 1 begins with us briefly covering bike set-up and your body position and stance on your bike, so you are totally comfortable on your bike before we start getting too technical! We then will ‘de-construct’ what you thought you knew, and start with some key ideas and skills. We will cover techniques such as track stands, manuals and wheel lifts, and we will also go riding to attempt these skills ‘on the trail’. You may be surprised what bad habits you had picked up, or how much your riding improves by going back to basics!

Day 2 is where we ‘re-construct‘ your riding. We start off by building on the skills learnt on day 1 and how you can use those skills and techniques to tackle much harder and more difficult obstacles and skills. You may be amazed how you can use what you already know to ride things you thought impossible! We will cover such skills as drop-offs, step-ups, technical climbs and high speed cornering techniques. We will then go out on the trails and all get a chance to put what we have learnt into practice!

These days are NOT run concurrently as this allows participants to practice their skills after day 1, and attempt day 2 when they are comfortable and ready.

Group size will be limited to a max. of 6 students. Girls specific days are available, as are mixed days. Or check out our blogs page to see the latest reports from events

For bookings please go to our online booking system.

Got a question about the skills courses? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!

What past participants have said:-

“It was an awesome day. I learnt a lot. A few new skills and adjusting some old ones. It was very relaxed and enjoyable. We were given the opportunity to learn and practice at our own pace while receiving one on one feedback and tips. The exercises were fun. The snacks were great too. I have recommended the course. Thanks Ian and Deb.” -Daniel

“A valuable experience for those looking to improve their confidence & ability on a bike. Great fun times with Ian & Deb. Will see you again. Cheers” -Em

“Thoroughly enjoyable day. You guys are obviously passionate about what you do, it shows. It is nice to learn in a small and open environment and I am looking forward to Day 2. Ian & Deb are warm and friendly, great hosts, great company, great food & coffee & great fun!” -Tania

“I had the BEST fun. I achieved things that I didn’t expect to do quite so easily. Now I have to do a David Beckam and ‘Pwactise, pwactise, pwactise” It was great fun to be with a group of all women. I really appreciated the patience and good humour of Deb and Ian. The lunch was scrummy and heaps of it.” -Lyndy