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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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  • Carolina Alvear
    Yes I have learnt so much because I was a real beginner and the course has made me more enthusiastic to continue with MTB riding.
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  • nigel burnett
    straight arms bum back ,keep off the brakes esp front,throw bike forward and lots more hard to be critical.Jess did great job
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  • Yolande Kruger
    What didn't I learn - EVERYTHING really. Key elements for me = Importance of your body position on the bike and how you can make it work for you. Looking AHEAD at where you are going. Don't think yourself out of something
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  • Lucy Claber
    Liz is a great teacher.
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  • Erin Slattery

    Learnt heaps, generally speaking the course improved my confidence but specific learnings included learning how to turn tight corners whilst travelling up hill, log roll overs and smoother riding on tight single track.

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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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  • 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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  • John Taylor
    Yes, I expected a great and challenging time and that's waht I got! I have now got some direction on what to work on in order to develop my skills and hopefully, I will start having a go at some events soon.
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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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  • 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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  • Genevieve Sutherland
    The pace of the course was good and so was Liz
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  • Sue McDonough
    My confidence has soared, tried stuff I would never have tried on my own.
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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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  • Sandra Connor
    get off the seat more and why it can be more effective to use a higher gear on uphill corners rather than just spinning through. How to ride safely on very steep descents (with arms locked out, using shoulders to turn). 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!
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  • Suzanne Johnson
    Had a fantastic time, .. Liz was really good and I felt really safe trying things I have never done before.
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  • Kate Maffett
    Smoother log riding, how to ride the little ones faster, improved trail finesse on slow, roll-y obstacles; that I like to jump off things; norm's a great instructor!
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  • George Mattar
    Great instructor knowledge and nice to be able to learn from someone genuinely willing to teach! Thanks Norm.
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  • Tony Timonowicz
    Enjoyed the day! Left the day wanting more. Cant think of any improvements. Cheers.
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  • Chris Sammartino
    Really enjoy the trails out there as always. It was great to get advice on line choice / setting up for obstacles - with which I managed to nail a drop on Mariner's on my second go which I kept stuffing on previous visits to Forrest. The fact it became second nature when I hit it a couple more times later in the day means you've managed to get me setting up for trail features a bit better already.
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Step One

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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

3Gain 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

2Become 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

1Our 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.

Monday 26th April - ANZAC Day proclaimed public holiday
10am - 12:30pm
Lysterfield
MTBSkills is excited to announce its new "KickStart" MTB Skills courses.
Cost: $99 pp

  • Have you just purchased a MTB?
  • Are you looking at trying Mountain biking?
  • Do you want to take your riding off the dirt roads and commuter paths and onto the single track?
  • Suited to First time Beginner riders of all ages from 15 upwards.
  • If you can ride a bike on a path, then we can teach you how to ride on singletrail.
  • Learn the correct technique from the start to increase confidence on the bike.

This is the perfect way to get  a kick start into Mountain Biking, and find out what all the fuss is about.

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Fri 24th, Sat 25th & Sun 26th September
4:30pm Fri - 3:30pm Sun.
MTB Skills ANNUAL MTB Retreat
Cost: $475 p.p  all inclusive...all you need to do is bring a sleeping bag, pillow and bike!

  • Eumeralla Scout Camp - Environment Centre.  Anglesea, Surf Coast.
  • Bunk Style Accommodation / 6 per bunkhouse
  • Fully catered for all meals.
  • 2 Days & 2 nights of skills, riding, guest speakers, fun games, riding, and whatever else we can fit in!

Do you need a break with some mates, hone some skills, ride ride and ride some more, love good food and socialising or would love to meet some likeminded people?
"Lock it in Eddie" right away, get your leave pass, ask the boss, take a sickie and set yourself up for a memorable weekend away with you and your bike.


Sign up now with a $50 deposit. Final payment due on 27th August 2010.

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What a day!

giantlogoIn conjuction with Giant Bikes Australia, we conducted our first of many Giant Womens MTB Skills days, at Kurrajong MTB park near the You Yangs. With 21 eager participants all equipped with some of the best Giant bikes around, Jess Douglas hit the trails for 2 hours of skills instruction.  Jess was helped out by a number of elite Giant sponsored athletes.

The day was aimed at giving people an introduction to our mountain bike skills courses and to bring together liked minded girls to ride their bikes and meet others.  Along with skills instruction, there was also a brief intro to bike mechanics.  Giant put on a great post ride feed, with Stella (of Giant Brochure fame) cooking up a storm on the BBQ.

MTBSkills.com.au have plans of running more of these introduction days all over the east coast of Australia... so stay tuned for more details. In the mean time, please sign up for our mailing list and check out our current course dates and come along and see just how much correct mtb technique can improve your riding and enjoyment.

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MTB Skills Clinics and CampsWe 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
  • 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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