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Wed Feb 10th,8:00am
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What clients say?

Mary Psichalos

"It was better than I imagined it would be. Despite the testing weather, I had an asbolute ball. It was great to meet so many people who love mountain biking and were there to simply mountain bike. No work discussions. No thoughts about stresses at home. All of that was left behind and all I cared about was enjoying the moment."
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Craig Rayner

Had an absolute blast. After trying to learn MTBing by myself for quite some time, I realised I had picked up some bad habits. This was a great opportunity to learn correct technique that will help my riding.
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Tim Andrews

I was a relative newby so I learnt a lot. Particularly appreciated the helping hand on handling steep ascents and descents and climbing logs.
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Justin Schooneneman

What a fantastic experience. Normally rainy days keep me at home, but the skills clinic had me clearing obstacles and railing berms with a new found confidence in the rain and mud. A great way to learn new skills and get off the couch! A must do for any rider
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Andrew McCallum

How to tackle rocky uphills and how to approach/navigate dropoffs. Looking for 'A' lines and 'the path not always ridden'
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Mike Dugdale

I enjoyed it so much, such a buzz afterwards. I really came away feeling that my riding ability has gone from being a passenger to being able to have some skills to build on.I am now ready to have a good go at Marriners and try feel alot more confidant about the Forrest 6 hour. Thanks to Liz for being a great teacher, she really made it alot of fun, which it should be. I'll be back for more. Mike.
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Peter McWaters

I really thought the whole day was run very well. The intros were excellent, a great icebreaker and Norm's instruction was top notch. I think you are doing a wonderful job.
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Anthony Rogan

Pushing arms rather than lifting the front wheel over obstacles, particularly drop-offs; it is never is as scary as it looks (well at least that day); individual attention shown was great; encouragement without feeling any pressure to do something I didn\'t feel ready for
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Alistair Earles

I am struggling to think of a better way that the course could have been run. Well done! I know that there was only one day, and I was exhausted at the end of it anyway, but in an ideal world (where I was 15kg lighter with had heaps of energy) I would have liked to have more flowing repetition. This is dictated a lot by the terrain, but if there was a really short looped trail with a drop off, a jump, a log and a steep section that we could repeat ten times in an hour, I think…
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Tracey Sandstrom

CONFIDENCE Riding over logs, attack position & smoother lines.
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Peter Allen

Get the technique rightand what you think you are doing and what you actually do are often different.
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Christine Tran

I had a great ride and really enjoyed the challenges of the day. I learnt a lot about technique and also about how much fun mtb-ing can be. Thanks!
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Lina Raineri

Was extremly worthwhile. Improved my confidence, was challenging and allowed me to conquer some trails I was yet to master. Great teachers, and will definately be back for more! Thanks guys!
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Ee Ther Wee

Cornering. Trail pumping. Over logs. Are excellent refinement to my mtb techniques. Thanks Adam!
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Kylie Strong

Learnt heaps! the main thing, how to transfer weight while on the bike to get over obstacles, go over boulders and get down steep decents etc..Thanks
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Ee Ther Wee

Cornering. Trail pumping. Over logs. Are excellent refinement to my mtb techniques. Thanks Adam!
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Emma Gilmour

The clininc was everything I was hoping it would be and more. I don't have anything to suggest to make it better. The group sizes were perfect, the instructors lovely, the atmosphere was relaxed and fun and most of all it increased my enjoyment of mountain biking. i can't wait to get back out there.
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Andrew MItchell

I had log jumps all wrong. Have to keep off the brakes, get up out of the saddle when cornering and keep the pedals horizontal through the corners. I loved Norms honest and clear approach to instructing. The kinetic thing works really well for most people and gets the message through. Really very well done.
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Lianne Davies

The clinic was great,with great instruction and the company of other women as scared as me but just wanting to give it a go, no pressure, Thanks
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Mike Sheppard

Go with the flow,body position, don't brake sooo much, Look up, getting over things and so much more.That the trails I ride a not REAL MTB tracks, REAL MTB tracks are so much better (and more challenging)
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Step One

Learn the correct technique from Professional Instructors.

I had a great ride and really enjoyed the challenges of the day. I learnt a lot about technique and also about how much fun mtb-ing can be. Thanks! Christine Tran

Step Two

Gain More Confidence with our proven teaching methods.

Got exactly what I was looking for out of the course and can now execute with confidence the jumps I'd been eyeing off for some time. Norm also helped to identify a number of bad habits in my technique which I wasn't even aware of. I also now know how to pull off a move I've seen on MTB videos but which had confounded me in the past. Thanks a heap! Tristan Edis.

Step Three

Become a better rider. Have more fun, fall off less, go faster!

I could already ride the terrain, but I felt that many of the tips and ideas Jess shared are going to help me ride faster and look better when I'm doing it! Sandra Connor

Camps

Our Skills Camps offer the same supportive and professional environment, but with more time to enjoy yourself, great food to eat and the chance to meet great new friends.

The camp was brilliant. Lives up to all the descriptions in everyway, and I am a much happier rider because of it. Neill Pert

Race Dev Squad

Race Development Squad. Many of our previous participants have gone on to enjoy the sport of Mountain Biking. You don't need to be an Olympic hopeful to enjoy this exciting sport. The Race Development Squad assist you in getting started in our sport, with support at races, group training and other exclusive RDS camps.

MTB SKILLS Camps and Clinics

MTB Skills Clinics and Camps We have now had over 500 participants through our courses and camps. We have quickly become Australia's #1 provider of MTB Skills courses and camps.

Our philosophy is to teach you the techniques required so that you can develop your own skill, at the same time keeping your safe and improving your confidence.

Most new MTB riders and also some experienced ones, simply lack the confidence in order to correctly "nail" many skills. Read what Norm Douglas has to say about why we started Mountain Bike Skills.

Don't just take our word for it, read what our past participants have to say

If you are new to Mountain Biking, have just started racing, would like to race or maybe you have been riding for some time, and want to learn the correct technique you weren't taught in the beginning, then these are the clinics for you.

Our clinics and camps are NOT pretentious, rather they focus on YOU the cyclist and constantly focusing on how much FUN you can have once you have the skills and confidence. We also have an average class size of 1:5 instructor ratio, meaning that you get a lot of attention and support for the session.

Women are especially catered for, in an environment that certainly doesn't accept that men are always better than women. Jessica Douglas is one of the instructors and is an elite Mountain Bike rider who has over time (along with tears and tantrums), learnt the correct techniqe. Jessica is constantly learning new skills and loves to hit the trails with better riders to continually hone and improve what she already knows and also pick up some tips and hints along the way.

Come and join us in one of our Camps or Clinics to GAIN MORE CONFIDENCE - RIDE FASTER - HOW TO RACE, and JUST HAVE MORE FUN.

Our Camps and Clinics are designed by Mountain Bikers for YOU the rider. We have clinics approxiamately every four weeks and 2-3 Camps per year depending on demand. Read more and sign up for the next clinic now .

Bootcamp for Mountain Bikers

BOOTCAMP FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS

Do you train better in a group?
Need motivation to work on your weaknesses?
Keen to work on the finer points of your riding/racing techniques?
Want to be pushed a little further to achieve more from your racing/riding?
Looking for a Spin Class with a purpose?
MTB Skills Coaches* have devised a 7 session program to ‘spruce’ up your ride.
No lights needed. Daylight savings is here!

Working on:

Race Starts
Vo2 max efforts
Individual Time Trials for measurement of progress
Sprints / Attacks
Smashing hills
Getting to know your Big Chain Ring gears!
Gears and optimum cadence for terrain
…and much more.

Whether you are a first time racer or a seasoned competitor wanting to take your racing to
the next level, these sessions will suit you.
Note: These sessions do not cover basic riding techniques to get over logs, drops, jumps
etc…

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