Wellington, New Zealand
Book a course or lesson
Pick a date in the calendar below to book an in-person mountain bike skills course or private lesson with an accredited GSMBC Level 2 coach.
Bookings are by appointment only during the winter months – contact Nic to arrange a time.
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- Courses 3 hrs
- Private lessons 2 hrs
- Riders 18+
How it works
Booking takes five minutes
Choose your session
A group skills course for a structured 3-hour block, or a 2-hour private lesson for 1–4 riders built around you.
Pick a date
Scroll the calendar below. When lots of sessions are loaded there may be several pages — keep scrolling to find the date that suits you.
Tell me about your riding
In the booking notes, share your experience and what you want to work on so I can plan the session before we meet.
Confirm and ride
You’ll get a confirmation email with the meeting point, timing and what to bring, and a reminder the day before. Then it’s just us and the trails.
Live availability
Booking calendar
Mountain bike skills courses and private lessons, Wellington region. All sessions are run by Nic Johnson MTB Coaching, a WorkSafe Adventure Activities Accredited operation.
Before you ride
What to expect
- Small groups so everyone gets real coaching time.
- Sessions matched to your ability — no being thrown at features you’re not ready for.
- Clear work-ons and drills to take away and practise.
- Bring your bike, helmet, gloves, water and a warm layer.
- Riders 18+.
Accredited and qualified
You can verify my accreditation on the WorkSafe Adventure Activities Public Register.
- GSMBC Level 2 Advanced mountain bike coach
- Adventure Activities Accredited business
- Current outdoor PHEC first aid
- 10 years coaching, 20 years racing and riding
Rider reviews
135+ Google reviews
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“Had such a productive private lesson with Nic. Came away with a great set of work-ons for our cornering and immediate gains. Nic is awesome to work with.”
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“An outstanding coach. Nic immediately spotted my weaknesses and guided me through them in a structured, easy to understand way. My confidence and riding have improved hugely.”
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“She explains things so it is easy to understand and ensures you have the basics right before progressing. I noticed an improvement after just one lesson.”
Not sure which session to book?
Tell me what you ride and what you want to improve, and I’ll point you at the right option.