Private Lessons on Black Diamond Rated Trails at Kanuga

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 working on basics, but aim to get practicing on trails quickly.

• We also spend a lot of time practicing on the blue trails at Ride Kanuga like Rhodo Rukus and GNCC. We can also use any of the black rated trails like Hemplock Epoch, Paint it Black, or Natural Selection.

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

With Head Coach / Owner Josh Whitmore:
2hr Lesson
$190 - 1 rider
$290 - 2 riders
$380 - 3 riders
$400 - 4 riders

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:
2hr Lesson
$160 - 1 rider
$230 - 2 riders
$300 - 3 riders
$350 - 4 riders

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

In additional to the cost of instruction, you'll need to purchase a day pass or membership to Ride Kanuga separately at their website www.ridekanuga.com or in person when you arrive at our Adventure Center.

Required equipment for this lesson:

• Day-pass or membership to Ride Kanuga. If you don't already have one, purchase separately at www.ridekanuga.com or in person at the Adventure Shop when you arrive.

• A bicycle in good working order. You can bring your own bike (regular mountain bike or eBike) or rent an eBike separately from the shop at Ride Kanuga.

• 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