Mountainbike Skills Clinics Rotorua

MTB SKILLS CLINICS COACHING PATHWAY
All of the skills clinics have been laid out deliberately in an order that allows you to progress and build on each skill as you master it. No point trying to run before you can walk...

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PHUNDAMENTALS
On the Phundamentals we teach you how to set a platform that will be the basis of your entire riding style. You will learn that weight = grip and that if you don't have any weight on your front wheel you aren't going around ANY corners. You must be comfortable with this before we start on the next stage. You will learn the first of three CORNERING stages and how to ride steep terrain without getting out of control.

TRAILMASTER
In this clinic we plant a couple more seeds that will develop into bigger and better things.

PUMPING. We teach you this so that you are already familiar with it by the time we get you to do it on JUMPS. We use PUMPING for making traction which is its best use on a mountainbike. Once you're down with that you will find it easy to transfer to rollers and dips.

The other seed is PART II CORNERING which is where we teach you how to set the bike into a lean. We CANNOT teach you this until you can keep even weight over your contact patches, hence that is why Phundamentals is key for undoing any bad habits that have formed.

ONE ON ONES
Once you have finished with the group sessions above you will be ready to start looking at the skills of MANUALING, BUNNY HOPS, CORNERING PART III and ADVANCED JUMPING. These need to be done in small groups so either get a mate together and/or on your own, and we'll arrange a day with one of our instructors working on those skills with you.

DOWNHILL CLINICS
The Downhill Clinics cover the same skill set but on a DH track but is only offered One on One in Rotorua. It is recommended that you own a downhill bike and have some downhill riding experience before signing up for this clinic. VIP PASSES and VOUCHERS cannot be used for this clinic unless the balance is paid. CONTACT US TO USE A VOUCHER/VIP PASS
NOTE: You do NOT need to do PHUNDAMENTALS before doing a DH Clinic.

MSC GRAVITY CAMP
The Gravity Camps are held over three days and are the ultimate in DOWNHILL riding and racing training. You'll spend the three days with the same instructor. VIP PASSES and VOUCHERS cannot be used for this clinic unless the balance is paid. CONTACT US TO USE A VOUCHER/VIP PASS
NOTE: You do NOT need to do PHUNDAMENTALS before doing an MSC Gravity Camp.

THE PHUNDAMENTALS
The Phundamentals is the most important clinic in the MTB Skills Clinic series. In this clinic you will learn how to set and maintain a stable platform which gives you control of the bike for traction and obstacle absorption. If you think about all of the problem areas; corners, slippery mud/sand/gravel, roots, rocks, braking bumps, drops, jumps etc, they all fit into one or both of those areas. You either slip or skid in the loose surface or have trouble negotiating obstacles. It is amazing how important this platform is and how counter-intuitive it is to what we are told or what we "think" is logical.

If you have been recommended to do this clinic by your mates, stop reading now and go to the bookings page and choose a date that fits your schedule. Trust them, they loved it and you will too.

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If you are a beginner and are worried it will be too difficult, don't stress, the Phundamentals applies to absolutely everyone and is very simple to do. As long as you can stand up on two legs you'll fit right in and you will notice an instant improvement in your confidence and balance. The Phundamentals is not a beginners course, it is just the beginning course in the series.

If you feel you may be "above" the Phundamentals please do a One on one (or Private session with mates) which will move through the stable platform quickly and move onto pumping and cornering.

PHUNDAMENTALS COST $125
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Max clinic size: 7 people
You will need to supply your own bike/helmet (hire bikes fine)

ONE ON ONE COST
One on One $219.00
Two on One $319.00
Three on One $419.00
Group of Four or more $125 pp

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TRAILMASTER
The Trailmaster 1 clinic is where you learn to ride like the fast kids do by adding flow back in and getting you roosting corners.

In this clinic we teach you how to pump which gets you skipping over the bumps, making grip and speed, and generally making you feel connected to the bike. Way cool.

Next, we look at what we call 'intuitive cornering' - all of a sudden you are going much faster and need to know how to carry that through the corners too. Combined, you will be amazed at how much more flow you have and freer and relaxed you feel on the bike. Phundamentals can be a bit of a "stiff" step sideways - you have to start somewhere though and Trailmaster 1 sorts all that out and gets you ripping again.

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Trailmaster 1 is the perfect companion to the Phundamentals and highly recommended that all riders complete both, nothing like a follow-up to ensure you're building good habits!

Cost $125
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Max clinic size: 7 people
You will need to supply your own bike/helmet

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POST PHUNDAMENTALS & TRAILMASTER
From here on in we recommend you do a One on one or get a small group of friends together for a Private Session. We very occasionally do group sessions covering the next skills but you will improve more and cover more info in small groups.

You can obviously choose what you would like to work on and/or the instructor will lay out the day with a logical progression of skills catered to your level.

OPTIONS TO WORK ON

CORNERING PART III - Bracing, skids, drifts, weighting outside foot. General tidy up.
JUMPING/DROPS - Drops, flat jumps, tabletops (no steep lips)
BUNNYHOPS
MANUALS
WHEELIES
PUMPING ON ROLLERS - Pump track, dips, bumps, making speed.
MORE JUMPING PRACTICE - Steeper lips, doubles.
PUTTING ALL SKILLS TOGETHER - Pumping, Bunnyhops etc on the trail.

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ONE ON ONE COSTS
One on One $219.00
Two on One $319.00
Three on One $419.00
Group of Four or more $125 pp

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NONE OF THE ADVERTISED DATES SUIT ME

ONE ON ONE CLINICS
If you would prefer the ultimate in lessons, a One on one with one of our instructors is what you need. We can take the day at your pace - faster or slower - and focus on exactly your problems.

We have days worth of techniques to teach you so it is a good idea to do a couple so you have a follow up clinic to iron out any creases from the first time round, once you've had a chance to practice a bit.

You could also choose to do a One on one session once you have completed the Phundamentals and know what you want to work on.

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Cost $219.00
Time: 9 am - 1 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm
You will need to supply your own bike/helmet

One on One coaching (approx four hours) $219.00
One on Two coaching (approx four hours) $319.00
One on Three coaching (approx four hours) $419.00
Small group private 4 people+ (approx five hours) $125.00 pp

AVAILABILITY OF ONE ON ONE - PRIVATE SESSIONS

IF NONE OF THE ADVERTISED DATES SUIT YOU CAN EMAIL US TO ARRANGE A DATE. IT WILL SPEED UP THE PROCESS IF YOU HAVE SOME DATES READY THAT SUIT YOU.

WOMENS ONLY PHUNDAMENTALS
If you are new to mountainbiking and want to know how to get better without breaking bones, having a domestic with your husband or feeling like the "tag along" on the boy"s rides, then this is your chance. The Women"s Only Phundamentals will actually explain why you can"t "just do it" and how to go about "just doing it".

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If you are new to mountainbiking and want to know how to get better without breaking bones, having a domestic with your husband or feeling like the “tag along” on the boy’s rides, then this is your chance. The Women’s Only Phundamentals will actually explain why you can’t “just do it” and how to go about “just doing it”.

We look at fear and its influence on bike handling, how to overcome it, and how that will build confidence, simply knowing why. We teach about balance and stability which are the keys to keeping the ladies safe. We’ll explain everything you need to know to get you going down the hills, round those tight corners and comfortable on that loose gravel. You name it, we’ve got the answers for it.

Plus, we’ll take a look at your bike and make any changes needed to make it fit you......

all in a day’s work!

Note: This clinic is aimed at women struggling with fear and confidence. If you are comfortable riding with the boys but would just like to be able to beat them (hee hee) then the mixed Phundamentals would suit you better.

Plus, we’ll take a look at your bike and make any changes needed to make it fit you......

all in a day’s work!

Cost $125
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Max clinic size: 7 people
You will need to supply your own bike/helmet (hire bikes fine)

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Note, this clinic is only available periodically and only in Rotorua and Wellington. If there is not one posted, please book into a mixed Phundamentals or EMAIL US to arrange a One on one or Private Group session.

DOWNHILL CLINICS
Downhill specific clinics are aimed at giving you all the skills needed to ride better and go much faster. If you ever have trouble with ruts, chutes, off camber, jumping/drops or would just like to know how to carry speed through fast turns this is for you.

Other skills include how to pump "correctly" for speed, weighting and unweighting over obstacles and how to make grip on loose surfaces or coming into a jump. This will lead into jumping technique to give you more pop and stop the bike from twisting or doing unintentional tail whips. You will also look at lines and a cornering technique that gets that bike leaning for you and allows you to square off awkward roots and drops.

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These clinics are held on easy DH tracks so you have space to think while practicing your new techniques.

DOWNHILL CLINICS - ONE ON ONE ONLY
$219.00 (shuttles incl)

MSC GRAVITY CAMPS
The GRAVITY CAMPS are the ultimate in race preparation for any downhiller looking to get faster this Summer, surely the first thing to work on for DOWNHILL is your skills. If you haven't thought ACTIVELY about what you are doing and getting the right advice from the start then begin now.

Rather than flying all the way to Whistler or the States, you can do it right here in little old NZ with the best we have to offer;
JUSTIN LEOV
CAMERON COLE
NATHAN RANKIN
LESTER PERRY
BYRON SCOTT
GABBY MOLLOY

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The boys and girl have the sickest tips, tricks and skills to get you ripping on your bike and shredding time off your race runs. They'll do runs with you so you can follow lines, check out their styles and see what kind of speed you have, plus there's loads of race advice and fun "after riding" activities such as swimming, luging and carting at Off Road NZ.

There's also a SCHWAG bag of goodies compliments of our fantastic sponsors.

Duration: 3 Days
Location: Rotorua only
Cost: $450 PP
Lunches provided
ACCOMMODATION NOT INCLUDED - RECOMMENDED THERMAL HOLIDAY PARK OR ALPIN LODGE
Max clinic size: 5 people
You will need to supply your own bike/helmet

MTB SKILLS CLINICS COACHING PATHWAY All of the skills clinics have been laid out deliberately in an order that allows you to progress and build on each skill as you master it. No point trying to run before you can walk... Read more

MTB SKILLS CLINICS COACHING PATHWAY
All of the skills clinics have been laid out deliberately in an order that allows you to progress and build on each skill as you master it. No point trying to run before you can walk...

Read more