Starting March 2010 on CH 183 on Foxtel and Austar, you will be able to see Norm and Jessica Douglas in our weekly "Skills Segments" on the exciting new TV show, Power to the Pedal.

The show is produced by Late Night Entertainment with the help of Anthony Abiclair. We filmed the segments early 2010 and had a ball doing it. We hope you will agree that the end result is awesome.

Here is a sneak preview of what you will find.

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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.

Sunday 4th July
10am - 3pm
LYSTERFIELD MTB Skills Course for all levels
Cost: $155pp

• This course is fantastic for Beginner to Intermediate riders.
• More confident riders can also be challenged to new levels!
• "Lysty" has a great selection of trails and is used in many events such as Full Gas Promotion's Chase the Sun & TriX series.
• Rocks, roots, logs, twisty flowing sections & switchback climbs await you!
• Post course coffee & cake included.

Great chance to mingle with the other participants and ask us plenty of questions.

Sunday 13th June
YOU YANG'S MTB Skills course
10am - 3pm
Cost: $155

• Does the rocky terrain at the You Yangs cause you unnecessary grief or fear?
• Too scared to try the A lines by yourself on the XC trails?
• Learn how to apply some simple techniques and see your confidence grow whilst being challenged in safe group environment.
• This course is adapted to suit the level of particpants.
• Suited to all levels.

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.

Sunday11th April
WOMEN'S SKILLS COURSE AT LYSTERFIELD
10am - 3:00pm
This course is aimed at Beginners through to Intermediate riders.
Cost: $155 pp

• Small groups of your level to instructor ratio.
• Using the trails at Lysterfield Park, practice our proven techniques & improve your riding once and for all.
• Stop falling(as much), throw away your hesitation, ride faster for longer and smile more!
• Post course coffee & cake included.
• Great chance to mingle with the other participants and ask us plenty of questions.

$155 p.p

What a day!

In 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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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…

Registration Form & Dates

May 7th, 8th & 9th 2010
Forrest Victoria
Meals, accommodation and instruction all inclusive.
2 nights, 2 days of riding and learning.
Mechanical, mtb skills, etc...
$525 p.p
(Every womens weekend we have had has sold out well before the date. Don't delay)

Get to that next level in your riding, build confidence and grow your "skill" in a safe and supportive environment.
Suits riders at a low intermediate up to Advanced level.
If you are a beginner, attend one of our courses prior and you will be primed up ready to tackle this weekend.

• Go to the next level in your riding with confidence!
• Instructor/participant ratio 1:5
• 2 nights/2 days of non stop action on & off the bike.
• Plus all food catered for(breakfast, lunch & dinner)
• Skills sessions, coffee, great food, ...maybe a few jumps clinics from Norm if youre keen...and much more!
• Accomdation included in the cost

This is a great excuse to book a weekend away with a girlfriend or two, get some awesome riding in with only you as No.1 Priority.

THIS COURSE WILL SELL OUT. YOU WILL MISS OUT IF YOU DON'T REGISTER RIGHT NOW!

STRICTLY LIMITED TO 10 PLACES ONLY - ABSOLUTELY NO EXTENSIONS!

Sunday 28th March 2010
max 4 people
10-2pm
$180 p.p
(includes post ride beer or drink and snacks)

Jess Douglas is one of Australias most experienced Mountain Bike instructors. She is also one of Australia's most talents elite female riders. Experience a smaller than usual skills session, and take your rider to the next leve.

Aimed at Intermediate riders looking to ride better with more confidence and less effort,
Using the trails at Yaugher.
This is a great course for repeat customers wishing to fine tune their riding technique or go back and re visit the trails with a small group.