Private Lessons in DuPont State Forest

Mountain Biking Lesson in Dupont on Big Rock Trail
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Mountain Bike Private Lessons for Beginner to Intermediate Level Trail Riding in DuPont State Forest

Choose this lesson if you want to work on trail riding skills on beginner to intermediate rated trails or any specific trails or features in DuPont State Forest. The focus of these lessons is helping you progress your ability by intentional skill application. Move from being a passive and defensive rider to being a proactive and intentional rider!
Example Lessons:

  • Strategies for tackling obstacles including rocks, roots, berms, rollers, steps, roll-down drops, slow tight turns.

  • Body position techniques for downhill and climbing

  • Better braking including ratio of front vs rear, when, and how much

  • Maintaining an efficient cadence

  • Have better terrain awareness through strategic data collection and decision making

  • Better cornering through body position, braking, line choice, rotation, etc.

  • How to tackle slow roll-down drops

  • Wheel lift techniques for front and rear wheel

  • Coaching and feedback for individual obstacles and features

    • All level riders can take this lesson.

    • Someone who has never ridden a mountain bike before will benefit greatly from getting started the right way.

    • People who have already been riding a while but feel like they have hit a plateau in their ability will enjoy having intentional skills to apply at specific places.

    • Even advanced riders will benefit from a makeover of their fundamentals on intermediate level terrain.

    • This lesson requires the instructor to be at least a certified “Level 1 Instructor” through the PMBIA. This means they have gone through specific training and evaluation on teaching beginner to intermediate level riders on green to blue rated trails.

    • Level 2 and Level 3 instructors can also teach this lesson.

    • 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 an open area to work on basics, but aim to get practicing on trails quickly!

    • 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

  • Required equipment for this lesson:

    • A bicycle in good working order. E-Bikes are not permitted in DuPont State Forest

    • 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

Lesson Duration: You can choose 3hr or 4hr duration for this lesson.

Head Coach / Owner - Josh Whitmore
PMBIA Certified Level 3 Instructor

Coach - Tiffany Litsey
PMBIA Certified Level 2 Instructor

Coach - Whitney Houck
PMBIA Certified Level 2 Instructor

Meeting Location:

Guion Farm Trailhead (unless otherwise communicated by your instructor)
3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739

 

Questions: email info@mtbskillsfactory.com or call/text 828.222.0890

Cancellation Policy: You can cancel at any time for any reason for a full refund (minus our credit card and processing fees - 5%) up until the day before your lesson. If you cancel ON the day of your lesson, we keep the deposit. You can also reschedule your lesson for no additional cost up until the day before your lesson.

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