Private Lessons at Rocky Knob Bike Park

Rocky Trail at Rocky Knob Bike Park
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Mountain Bike Private Lessons at Rocky Knob Bike Park

Book here for any private lessons at Rocky Knob Bike Park near Boone, NC. We’ll have regular availability for our Head Coach - Josh Whitmore to teach at Rocky Knob (with a travel fee added). We’ll also designate some weekends where Josh and other staff will be available all weekend with no additional travel fee. We’ll also offer availability to book with Boone local Kristian Jackson upon request.

Example Lessons:

  • Beginner lessons - introduction to riding

  • Strategies for tackling advanced obstacles including rocks, roots, rollers, steps, drops, slow tight turns, on beginner to expert rated trails.

  • Lessons for any level jumps or drops, from just learning to get your wheels off the ground to learning more style in the air like whips or tables

  • Refinement of body position to stay centered and have better range of motion and traction

  • Being more aggressive and pro-active in difficult terrain

  • Pre-loading and un-weighting the bike for features

  • Better braking for increased control, stability, and traction

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

  • Coaching and feedback for individual obstacles and features

    • This lesson is for any level rider who is interested in progressing their riding ability at Rocky Knob Bike Park, from first timers to pros.

    • Lessons can include any topic in any terrain, from technical features on natural trails to jumping or drops

    • E-Bikes are allowed! Bring your own or request a tow from your coach to get back to the top quicker with less effort.

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

    • Level 3 and 4 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 Boone local Kristian Jackson by request.

    • 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 refiing basics, but aim to get practicing on trails quickly.

    • Pisgah is characterized by long climbs (often on gated double-tack), followed by long gnarly descents filled with roots, rocks, and plenty of loamy black dirt.

  • With Head Coach / Owner Josh Whitmore:
    3hr Lesson
    1 rider: $285 +$50 Travel Fee for Josh
    2 riders: $435 +$50 Travel Fee for Josh
    3 riders: $525 +$50 Travel Fee for Josh
    4 riders: $600 + $50 Travel Fee for Josh

    4hr Lesson
    1 rider: $360 +$50 Travel Fee for Josh
    2 riders: $510 +$50 Travel Fee for Josh
    3 riders: $625 +$50 Travel Fee for Josh
    4 riders: $700 +$50 Travel Fee for Josh

    With Kristian Jackson
    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

  • Required equipment for this lesson:

    • A bicycle in good working order. E-Bikes or Regular “acoustic” bikes are allowed.

    • 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 - Kristian Jackson
PMBIA Certified Level 4 Instructor

Inquire about working with Kristian at info@mtbskillsfactory.com or call/text 828.222.0890

Meeting Location:

Rocky Knob Bike Park
285 Mountain Bike Wy, Boone, NC 28607

 

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

Rocky Knob Trail Sign
Wooden Drop at Rocky Knob Park

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.