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  • Genevieve Sutherland
    The pace of the course was good and so was Liz
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  • Jarrod Stonham
    Smoother riding over log rolls, holding speed through corners and climbing technical sections and rock gardens properly
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  • Su-Ann Tan
    All instructors have the right attitude. You're friendly and inspire a positive attitude in your participants. Keep up the great job, and all the best!
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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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  • 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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  • Ilana Burton
    Had a great time, good student to teacher ratio, nothing I can think of improve the clinics
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  • Julia Gunn
    Lots! Fundamentals which were crucial for me. Gained lots of confidence to try things I wouldn't have previously considered. Had an absolute ball.
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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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  • Stewart Lewis
    The course is conducted in light hearted and encouraging vein. We were given plenty of opportunity to practice each new technical challenge. There was plenty of opportunities to push the envelope later in the day with a range of technical challeges.
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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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  • Sue McDonough
    My confidence has soared, tried stuff I would never have tried on my own.
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  • Tony dos Santos
    Definitely did. Each section I learnt a bit more. It was great to stop and practice and then go back and practice again. Each section showed me what to look for and how to tackle the obstacle.
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  • Tristan Edis

    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 that were without doubt the reason for some previous nasty falls. 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!

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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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  • Wil Strackle
    You know, I have never said this after a thing like this but I reckon you\'ve pretty much got this down perfectly.
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  • Beth Meades
    I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thought it was pitched at exactly the right level. Thank you
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  • Adam Kelly
    Even if you only pick up one or two new techniques and a little extra confidence (and you will) you will ride away from this course a faster, safer rider. Time and money very well spent.
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  • Fran Bullen
    How to tackle a corner while going down a small hill, so as not to feel afraid of going too fast and coming off.
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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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  • Melissa Purcell
    The log riding was fantastic and the down hill position
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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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