Adelaide’s #1 Leader in MTB skills training since 2008.
$95 per day 10am-3pm. For bookings and availablity, see the bookings page.
- Do you want to learn to ride smoother, faster, and with more confidence?
- What about learning to tackle more technical terrain or harder obstacles. Well, we can show you!
Since 2008, Escapegoat has helped improve the riding skills of hundreds of mountain bikers in South Australia.
Our skills training will help improve the skills of all levels of riders, from the brand new novice just getting out on a mountain bike for the first time, through to the more confident, advanced rider who wants to hone their skills and look at improving their riding ability and get the edge in races.
Our courses use the teaching principles developed by MBLA and British Cycling. The MBLA framework is one of the world’s most recognised models for mountain bike skills training and will guarentee to see your riding skills improve, no matter what level you are at.
These courses are suited to almost all standards of rider. It is recommended that you have at least tried some firetrack riding and are comfortable on your bike before commencing the course.
The best results are achieved by completing each course in order. So while it is not compulsory, it is recommended that you are competend in the core skills before attending the intermediate course.
We have 3 day courses on offer:-
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Core Skills- the one to start with!
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Intermediate skills 1 & 2- Time to take those Core skills onto the trails and have some fun!
Group size will be limited to a max. of 6 students per instructor. Girls specific days are available, as are mixed days.
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
