Coaching can benefit all, from novice riders seeking introductory skills, to seasoned experts looking to improve on specific aspects of their riding.
Below outlines three levels, and a selection of bullet points within each level highlighting key skills found in that category. Often you can find that skills can overlap between each category, although this is a good starting point.
Fundamentals (Beginners)
- Bike set up
- Safe & appropriate
- Efficient pedalling
- Comfortable
- Balance
- Getting on and off the bike safely
- Track stand/ controlled slow forward movement
- Ascending & Descending
- Descending comfortably while standing on the pedals over undulating terrain
- Correct body position to maximise control over the bike and trail and minimise fatigue
- Scanning the trail ahead
- Gear selection for climbing and seat height
Intermediate Skills
- Descending
- Attack position
- Cornering
- Cone of movement to maximise grip and control
- Braking
- Weight shift
- Bunny hops
- Ascending
- Body position
- Front wheel lifts
- Rear Wheel lifts
- Maximise grip
- Minimise fatigue
- Gear selection
- Bike Set up
- Suspension, Setting sag & Rebound
- Tyre choice and pressures
- Brake levers
- Saddle position
Advanced Skills
- Descending
- Drop offs
- Manuals
- Braking spots
- Line choice
- Advanced cornering
- Off camber
- Comfortable and safe at speed
- Ascending
- Technical terrain
- Line choice
- weight shift
- Finding grip
- Bike Set up
- Suspension (Rebound, Low & High speed compression , Air Tokens)
- Tyre pressure
- Cockpit set up (Bar Roll, stem length & height, brake lever positions)
- Saddle position
- SPD Position
If there is a certain aspect of your riding that you struggle with and that you aspire to achieve, do not hesitate to give us a bell to discuss organising a coaching session tailored especially for you. We would love to hear from you.
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