Group courses · max 6 riders

Mountain bike skills courses to improve your riding

Four structured courses covering beginner to advanced riders, taught by the only GSMBC Level 2 coach with WorkSafe Adventure Activities accreditation in Wellington.

Learn from a pro in a fun, professional, structured environment with proven teaching methods.


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Compare the courses

  • $160 per person
  • 3-hour courses
  • Mixed & women’s only
  • Ikigai, Wellington

The courses

Which course is right for you?

The four courses below cater for beginners through to advanced riders, in mixed groups or women’s only groups.

I love helping beginners feel confident on grade 2/3 trails and equipping advanced
riders for the technical side of cornering, jumping, drops and trail speed on grade 4s and 5s.

Care is taken to explain the ‘whys’ of mountain biking – how bike geometry, trail design and equipment advances affect your riding – so you can understand in a clear and logical way.

The courses start with the basics and progress through to a safe structured jumping progression. Have a read below to find the best fit, or head to the private lesson page if you would rather have a session built just for you.

Course essentials

At a glance

Cost $160 pp
Duration 3 hours
Group size 3–6 riders
Locations Miramar Trail Project & Makara Peak
Ages 18+


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Course 1 to 4

The four skills courses

Course 1 · Beginner

Intro to dirt

New to riding, or not sure how to approach obstacles?
Think of this as mountain biking 101 — all the essentials to get you rolling, or a getting right
back to basics to lock in the foundations.

  • A new, more effective body position
  • Bike setup essentials
  • Basic braking control
  • Entry-level uphill and downhill cornering

Great for grade 1–3 trails around Wellington and adventure
rides like the Timber Trail and the Remutaka Incline.
A perfect e-bike starter course
(familiarity with your e-bike controls is essential before attending).


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Course 2 · Most popular

Corners

You ride grade 2–4 trails, but harder uphill or downhill
corners still feel stressful. You would love to flow around
North Face, Peak Flow, Swigg, Ikigai or Tumeke with ease.

  • Body position refresh and bike setup check
  • Braking refresh for better corner entry
  • Cornering techniques for any corner shape
  • Holding speed instead of losing it mid-corner

Highly recommended as a precursor to Advanced Corners.
E-bikes welcome (controls familiarity essential).


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Course 3 · Advanced

Advanced corners

How do I find more flow and hold more trail speed?
You are a solid grade 3/4 rider who can scramble a grade 5
at a push, and you feel like you have hit your riding ceiling.

  • Advanced bike setup adjustments
  • Braking techniques and exercises
  • Bike and body separation
  • Riding big berms with speed and control

By the end you will be equipped to set PBs down Peak Flow,
Starfish and Jail Brake.
The Corners course is highly recommended first.
No e-bikes — private lessons only.


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Course 4 · Jumps

Intro to jumps

What do I do when there is a drop or a jump on the trail?
Learn the techniques to attack small trail jumps, drops and
gaps instead of rolling around them.

  • Pumping and compressions
  • Jump anatomy and how to read features
  • Getting both wheels off the ground safely
  • Attacking drops and progressing on your own

You should finish ready for grade 4 and 5 features —
drops on Pohatu and Starfish, smiles down Vertigo and 491.
Advanced Corners is a highly recommended prerequisite.
No e-bikes — private lessons only.


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Good to know

Before you book

Fitness

Basic fitness for Intro to Dirt and Corners, moderate for
Advanced Corners and Jumps. It is a 3-hour course, not a
3-hour ride.

Your bike

Bring the bike you ride most, with knobbly tyres and front
suspension. Flat pedals are highly recommended for learning
and jumping.

Group size

Maximum 6 riders, minimum 3. If a course does not reach
3 riders by the Thursday night before, you can move dates
or get a refund.

Weather

Courses run in most conditions. If it is genuinely unsafe
I will cancel by 8am and refund or transfer your booking.


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Not sure which course to pick?

Find the right course for you

Get in touch and I’ll help you choose — or book a private
lesson built around you.


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