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  • Brian Paynter
    I learnt an enormous amount on the day. The real value came however on the day after when I went back to the track for a ride. I was comfortable performing most of the techniques learnt, negotiated obstacles I was previously having trouble with and even 'ruled the rock garden'. My enjoyment has lifted to new levels.
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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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  • 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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  • Stella Lacey
    Safety first - basic checks, navigating slight downhill in attack position, a switchback, drop, built up log, roots/drop combo, single log, up hill/rocks combo and "THE DOWNHILL"!!!! Oh yeah and that Norm has had heaps of practice catching riders mid fall - sorry Norm you had some more practice at the 02 Aug clinic!!!!
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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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  • Brad Powels

    Just sending you this email to let you know I raced round 2 of the Vic XC series on the weekend. After our training session the other day I went away and re assessed my race strategy.

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  • Robyn Maguire
    Just totally amazed at Adams patience with the group
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  • Tim Tyler
    The course was perfect for my level of ability, and taught me skills that allowed me to immediately enjoy my riding more.
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  • Aaron Fennell
    Great course, definite confidence booster
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  • Ra Heng

    Yes. Smooth cornering & hill descent, riding over small/medium log obstacles without the lost of momentums. Mono-hops and even basic jumping skills also.

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  • Ray Teichert

    Heaps. Basic skills - positions, (un)weighting, cornering, small obstacles. Looking where you want to go rather than where you don\'t. Breathing when concentrating (don\'t laugh - this has really helped!)

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  • Marianne Sparks
    love the format - Kerry was great - very patient and knowledgeable! Can't wait til June when I can come down to Forrest for a play.
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  • Matthew Kelly
    Great course, I\'m recommending it to the others I ride with
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  • Phil Bickerdike
    Braking, braking, braking!! How to ride switchbacks. How to get up and over logs (no matter the size). How to ride berms with more speed and confidence.
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  • Ashley Bleeker
    Really enjoyed the course and I'm now telling all the guys that we (road) ride with (who dabble in mtb to differing degrees) how good it would be for all of them to come down and spend a day with you.
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  • Peter Findon
    One of the best days out riding I've had in a long time. Fun, learnt a lot, met some great people and got to ride some wicked trails.
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  • Zoe Brady
    Thanks to Liz for such an informative day and for encouraging us to try things (more than once) that we wouldn't usually do.
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  • Tony Timonowicz
    Enjoyed the day! Left the day wanting more. Cant think of any improvements. Cheers.
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  • Navak Lorkin
    I thought Liz was a great instructor and really enjoyed her encouragment and enthusiam. I learnt so much from the day and have already been out this morning practicing and feeling so much more confident in riding, it\'s amazing the difference one day can make!
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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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MTBSkills.com.au is proud to announce that we will soon be offering a much anticipated Mountain Bike Instructors course.

This course will be held over 2 days and will give you the skills required in order to not only work with us, but also to take groups perhaps associated with your club.

With no true certification for instructors in Australia, it is our aim to provide a pathway for would be instructors to gain experience and qualifications in this ever growing industry.
If this sounds like you then please follow the link below and register your interest.

Register you interest in becoming a Mountain Bike Skills Instructor > REGISTER HERE

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power-to-the-pedalCheck out our new Video segments.
These formed part of season 1 of "Power to the Pedal", which feature on Foxtel.

We had a heap of fun making them, and we hope you will enjoy them too.
Don't forget to add a comment about each video.

Enjoy!

View the videos here > http://www.mtbskills.com.au/mtb-skills-video-segments

 

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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!

  • Forrest "the Church Retreat"
  • Luxury group accommodation - sleeps 8-10
  • Fully catered for all meals and linen
  • 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 .

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