Coaching

If you're a confident rider who wants to learn how to get air-time safely and with control, then this is the course for you!

It's not just for the young crowd either.  Although there are some kids and young adults on the courses, most of our courses are filled with adults wanting to improve their Woodhill Riding Experience.

We recommend everyone starts at Level 1 and if we think you are up to speed we will credit your payment to the next Level 2.

Choose from 3 levels or go private for a completely tailored lesson of any level.

Places are limited so book now to not miss out

LEVEL 1
The Ground Work (Combined Dirt Jump and Trail Jump) $80 per person (3 hours)

November 5th 2011 10am - Full

December 3rd 2011 10am - Full

Feb 4th 2012 10am - Full

March 3rd 2012 10am - Book Here

To learn the techniques correctly we have some basic bike guidelines.  We can supply a suitable bike to learn on if you don't have one suitable for an extra $30.

- No "DH" or "Big" bikes: The less suspension the better.
- No "XC" bikes: XC bikes are not designed for jumping and are dangerous in the wrong hands.
- Flat Pedals only (can be supplied)
IE Bike should be hardtails or relaxed angle trail bikes.

- Things taught include: Bike Set Up / Rider Positioning / Pumping / Manuals / Lots of Jumping

LEVEL 2
Prepare for Take Off (Trail or Dirt Courses available) $80 per person (3 Hours)

November 5th 2011 2pm - Finished

December 3rd 2011 2pm - Finished

Feb 4th 2012 2pm - Finished

March 3rd 2012 2pm - Book Here

Here is where we split the type of jump you wish to be styling at.  Choose from Dirt Jump or Trail Jump options 

We recommend AT LEAST a month of good practice before moving up from Level 1

- Flat Pedals Only
- No "XC" Bikes

- Trail Jumping course includes: Refresher of the basics learnt in Level 1 / Run in's / Learning to crash safely / Soaking up / and more advanced techniques

- Dirt Jump course includes: Refresher of the basics learnt in Level 1 / Advanced body position / Learning to pull out safely / Basic Tricks / Boosting vs Soaking / and more advanced techniques

LEVEL 3
Private Lessons - Flying with Style - 2 max per session.

We get the video camera out and evaluate your ability.

Courses are tailored to the individual and may include: Building your trick bag / Confidence to hit bigger lines / Looking good in the air / Fine tuning your style

Private and group lessons

$50-$80 per person/hour (depending on numbers) Maximum of 5 per instructor

Still not sure or you want to go private click here for more info

The MTB Skills Clinics are the biggest skills based coaching company in the Southern Hemisphere and for good reason. It really works.

Your coaches James Dodds and Gabby are two of NZ's finest cross country, downhill and BMX riders... so they know their stuff... so dont wait!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!