Upcoming Courses
| Sun Mar 21st,9:30am Lysterfield - All Levels March 2010 |
| Sun Mar 28th,10:00am Norms Jump Course - March 2010 |
| Sun Mar 28th,10:00am Jess Douglas Master Class - March 2010 |
| Sun Apr 11th,10:00am Womens Skills Course - Lysterfield - April 2010 |
| Mon Apr 26th,10:00am Kick Start - Beginners Into - April 2010 |
| Fri May 7th,5:00pm Womens Skills Weekend - May 2010 - SOLD OUT |
| Sun Jun 13th,10:00am You Yangs All Levels June 2010 |
| Sun Jun 27th,10:00am Kick Start - Beginners Into - June 2010 |
| Sun Jul 4th,10:00am Lysterfield - All Levels - July 2010 |
| Fri Sep 24th,4:30pm MTB Weekend Skills Retreat - Sep 2010 |
What clients say?
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Annie SimmsI just wanted to send you a quick note to say a huge thank you for 1) the great skills day course on 18th Oct and 2) your fantastic enthusiasm and encouragement at the Surf Coast on Saturday. I had SO much fun on that course and it is in large part due to the things you taught me the previous weekend. I felt confident at every point on the course and so enjoyed the whole thing far more than I would have just a few weeks ago! My favourtie tip, "Keep off the Front Brake!" made all those corners…Read more...
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John TaylorYes, 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.Read more...
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Stacey LawrenceI learnt basic techniques and body awareness (where my body is and where it should be). I also learnt that I am not that crap. This may sound like a weird thing to learn but I have been reluctant to join a riding group in Vic. with people that I don?t know because of the potential embarrassment factor. Up until now, I have been meeting with friends from Canberra to ride, which doesn?t happen often enough to build fitness and skills. But now I am keen to get stuck into MTB riding and join a group and maybe even build…Read more...
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Robyn BellRead more...
Just a quick note to say thanks - and well done! You have found a great niche in the market for a professionally run program, and are doing it extremely well. You have a winning formula - stick with it.
I found the day highly motivating. We laughed, we cried (from the laughter - not from the crashes) and we learnt a lot! Adam is a great instructor who guided us through the day brilliantly.
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Beth MeadesI thoroughly enjoyed the day and thought it was pitched at exactly the right level. Thank youRead more...
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David McPhersonLearnt heaps - correct techniques for jumping, crosiing the lareg log/obstacles, ways to conserve energy & ride smoother & more in control (Important for me !), & generally increased riding confidenceRead more...
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Josh MilesImproving these clinics would be hard, this one was very well run and thoroughly enjoyable and as I told Norm at the end of the day, I could not turn the pedals any more if I tried but I had learned a lot - this was perfect.Read more...
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Bin Dixon-WardI learned Heaps! The biggest was to slow down, get the technique right and not to hammer down out of control! So for me this means, attack position,pushing forward on steep drops, unweighting over logs and step ups and bum back.Read more...
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Genevieve SutherlandThe pace of the course was good and so was LizRead more...
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Matt WhiteLooks where I'm going, rather than where I am. Stop & think/review the tracks I'm riding. Weighting & unweighting techniques reinforced. Have more faith in grip of tyres on rocks. Push down with arms while cornering to improve grip. I have a mental issue with the rock berm on boulder track, which I want to overcome.Read more...
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George MattarGreat instructor knowledge and nice to be able to learn from someone genuinely willing to teach! Thanks Norm.Read more...
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Marianne Sparkslove the format - Kerry was great - very patient and knowledgeable! Can't wait til June when I can come down to Forrest for a play.Read more...
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Karen SutherlandHow to (correctly) get over an obstacle instead of the usual just shoving the bike towards it and hoping for the best! I hadn't realised I was doing so much 'wrong' or rather that I really didn't know the basics, so great to learn them and good that Norm told us that even elite riders sometimes don't have this knowledge - puts it in perspective. It was a really well-thought out day - very enjoyable!Read more...
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Carolina AlvearYes I have learnt so much because I was a real beginner and the course has made me more enthusiastic to continue with MTB riding.Read more...
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Sandra Connorget 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!Read more...
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Kate MaffettSmoother 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!Read more...
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Jasmina StanicNumbers allocated to each guide were fantastic, provide individuals with schedule/time line of course, everything was great, support and encouragement was great.Read more...
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Matt WhiteLooks where I'm going, rather than where I am. Stop & think/review the tracks I'm riding. Weighting & unweighting techniques reinforced. Have more faith in grip of tyres on rocks. Push down with arms while cornering to improve grip. I have a mental issue with the rock berm on boulder track, which I want to overcome.Read more...
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Greg Smithputting my new techniques into practice has made riding soooo much more satisfying!Read more...
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Holly LusherNo I think you and Norm do a great job and the others said they have never known anyone to do one on one training like you two doRead more...
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Would you like to improve your Mountain Bike Skills? Become a more confident and safer rider? Then read on.
We are Mountain Bike riders who have developed a simple yet very effective course and set of techniques that will bring out the best in your riding ability.
Your experience level can vary, but generally you have probably ridden a little before and maybe even ride quite a bit, however like many riders before you, you didn''t grow up on a bike and perhaps missed out on many of those most fundamental skills that a effective Mountain Biker needs. We also encourage those riders that a VERY confident on a bike, who want to take that next step, and learn how to go faster, smoother and with less effort... just like the pros do.
All you need is a roadworthy mountain bike, a helmet and the willingness to learn. Our instructors are NOT prima donas, but rather good teachers who love to ride, just like we hope you do too!
Some of our longer duration courses also include an introduction to basic Mountain Bike mechanics, where we will show you how to keep your bike going. The 1/2 day sessions cover a simple check to do before every ride as PREVENTION. We also have provided you with a checklist to ensure you attend with your equipment in working order.
Have you dreamed of riding better? Do you want to start racing, or do you want to step up a level? Come and do one of our camps and you will have a ball with like minded cyclists and learn a thing or two.
Our instructors are qualified and love teaching.
...but we don't stop there, can we help you with any of these?
- CAMPS or ADVENTURES to suit your group
- BIKE SET UP & ADJUSTMENTS
- STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAMS
- ONE ON ONE TUITION
- ON LINE PROGRAMS
- CYCLE COACHING
- MAINTENANCE 101 WORKSHOPS in conjunction with Torquay Cycling Factory
- TRAIL FAMILIARISATION & TOURS
- NUTRITION ADVICE
- MECHANICAL SUPPORT FOR EVENTS(min. charge out POA)
- WOMEN ONLY CAMPS OR CLINICS
- GENERAL FITNESS SESSIONS (cycling specific)
- QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS available online in Feb 08 and via email list
- REPEAT CUSTOMER OFFERS ON ALL OUR SERVICES
- ...and we also have our 'MTB RACING DEVELOPMENT SQUAD' where we will help you improve your racing experience by attending events in supportive group and assistance with nutrition, training, etc...Go to Contact Us and submit your interest NOW!