Private Lessons for Advanced Level Trails at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park

This lesson is for more advanced riders who are already comfortable or want to become comfortable on Black (advanced) rated trails that don’t involve jumping. Riders should already have a functional understanding of fundamentals and want to work higher level technique with an experienced coach.

This lesson requires the instructor to be a certified “Level 2 Instructor” (or above) through the PMBIA. This means they have gone through specific training and evaluation on teaching advanced level riders in advanced level terrain.

Certifications ensure instructors follow proven teaching techniques, excellent risk management, and ability to offer accurate feedback to help you progress in a safe, intentional, and controlled way.

You can choose between our Head Coach - Josh Whitmore or other certified instructors in the availability calendars below.

• We’ll start by listening to your specific goals, do a skills assessment to understand your current ability, then design a custom lesson that will help you reach your goals.

• Depending on your starting ability, we may spend some time in the grass field or at Berm Park working on basics, but aim to get practicing on trails pretty quickly

• We spend a lot of time practicing on the green and blue trails at Chestnut like Bearcountry, Lady Bird, and Wildcat (minus the air drops).

• Expect LOTS of practice time, drills, and plenty of feedback/video analysis to help you progress.

With Head Coach / Owner Josh Whitmore:

3hr Lesson
$285 - 1 rider
$435 - 2 riders
$525 - 3 riders
$600 - 4 riders

4hr Lesson
$360 - 1 rider
$510 - 2 riders
$625 - 3 riders
$700 - 4 riders

With Coach Staff:

3hr Lesson
$240 - 1 rider
$330 - 2 riders
$400 - 3 riders
$450 - 4 riders

4hr Lesson
$320 - 1 rider
$450 - 2 riders
$500 - 3 riders
$550 - 4 riders

Chestnut Mountain is a newer pedal-access trail system near Canton, NC. Purpose built for mountain biking, the park contains the “Berm Park” trail hub, with bike-park style short laps with lots of berms and jumps, AND longer backcountry trails featuring a combo of man-made and natural features with longer climbs and descents. Chestnut Mountain is a great location for any skill level.

Required equipment for this lesson:

• A bicycle in good working order. e-bikes are not yet permitted at Chestnut Mountain

• Helmets are required

• Water and food to last the duration of your lesson

• Closed toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or crocs)

Optional (but highly recommended) equipment:

• Knee Pads

• Gloves