The Ultimate After School MTB Coaching Programs in Nelson, NZ | Skills & Progression

Welcome to Gravity Nelson’s premier After School Mountain Bike Coaching. Our professional coaches design amazing lessons filled with drills, demos, and practical trail riding—all specifically tailored to rapidly improve the skills, safety, and confidence of your child’s riding. We are designed for youth aged 7 to 18 in the Nelson, New Zealand area.

You can check out some of our After School Coaching Kids in action in the following playlist on our YouTube Channel.

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IMPORTANT: Setting Expectations for Rapid Skills Progression

Our program is the fastest way for your child to achieve meaningful skills improvement. Our success is based on focused practice and integrated riding time:

• Drills Lead to Results: Sessions always include a focus on technical drills and demos, followed by riding time where kids immediately apply those new skills on the trail. The riding we do is specifically designed to reinforce and practice the drills covered earlier in the session.
• Positive Results: Kids who are motivated to improve will quickly see results by enthusiastically taking part in the drills and exercises the coaches set.
• Fun with Purpose: The sessions are fun, supportive, and social, but they are focused on progression. If your child wants rapid skills progression in a fun and supportive environment, our program will deliver.
• Expectation Setting: Our program is built on the idea that practice makes perfect (the “drills” analogy). Kids who are not dedicated or interested in drills sometimes get frustrated and can distract others. Please set expectations with your child before signing up to ensure they are ready to commit to technical practice and get the most value from our expert coaches.

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Next Term Booking: Term ONE 2026 is Open!

Ready to get your young rider progressing? Term One, with its long daylight hours in Nelson, is our most popular term. Spaces fill up extremely fast.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR CHILD’S SPOT FOR TERM ONE 2026 NOW!

You can find all start dates, pricing, and payment options (including 50% deposit) on our Sign Up Now page.  Heaps more information further down this page.

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Program Details: 8 Weeks of Focused MTB Progression

Our group MTB coaching programs are a cost-effective way for youth to learn, socialize, and develop into confident riders. Groups are formed based strictly on age, ability, and progression goals.

• Duration: 8 weeks per school term.
• Cost: $350 per term (check HERE for latest details).
• Schedule: Available Monday–Friday (4:15–6:15pm) and weekends.
• Locations: Sessions utilize Nelson’s epic trails and our custom Field of Dreams Skills Park.

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Gravity After School Coaching Squads

We offer specialized groups tailored to every stage of a young mountain biker’s journey:

1. Gravity Super Groms (Ages 7–10)

The perfect entry point for younger kids who are fired up to improve. The emphasis here is on safe progression of core skills, ensuring correct technique is locked in early to build a solid foundation for future “levelling up.” Ideal for those new to structured coaching.

2. Gravity Grom Gang (Ages 8–12)

A highly energetic program aimed at motivated intermediate riders, often moving up from Super Groms or other programs like Krankin’Kids. These riders are keen to race and develop advanced skills on a variety of Nelson trails.

3. Gravity Development Squad (Youth & College Prep)

For prep- and college-aged students who have a strong desire to improve their riding significantly. Topics include advanced cornering on technical terrain, pumping/jumping mastery, line choice, and race preparation. We even run over the Winter term (lights required).

4. Gravity Racer Gurlz (Girls’ Dedicated Coaching)

An awesome group dedicated to girls who are racing or committed to steady skill progression. Our professional coaches focus on improving safety, speed, and confidence in a supportive, encouraging environment.

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Key Benefits of Riding with Gravity Nelson

Our commitment to technique and safety ensures long-term rider success:

• Skill Mastery: Learn essential techniques like cornering, pumping, jumping, and line choice using our drills-based methodology.
• Safety First: Master proper riding techniques to ensure safe progression on increasingly challenging trails.
• Confidence Building: Watch your child tackle harder trails in Nelson with growing self-assurance.
• Competition Ready: Gain the technical skills and experience needed for local races and events.

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School Holiday Camps & Advanced Training

Keep the momentum going during breaks! We run intensive School Holiday Gravity Camps (usually 4–6 hours) involving shuttles, trail sessioning, and often high-tech timing. These are also open for kids from around the country and are available at various levels (often focusing on tracks used in upcoming races).

You can check out videos from past school holiday and advanced training sessions on our youtube channel HERE.

PRIVATE RACE COACHING and SHUTTLES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST: CONTACT US DIRECTLY

For full details on School Holiday Camps, please visit our Sign Up Now page.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We’ve answered the most common questions from parents looking for quality kids MTB coaching in Nelson:

Q: How is Gravity different from a casual group ride?

A: We are different because we teach skill progression through drills, followed by practical riding. Unlike a casual ride, our coaches break down movements and use repeated practice to lock in correct muscle memory, leading to real, measurable improvements through purposeful trail application.

Q: What equipment does my child need?

A: A mountain bike in good working condition, a helmet (ideally full-face or removable chin-bar style), and knee pads are required. We strongly recommend water and snacks. More advanced groups are encouraged to train with neck braces and elbow pads.

Q: Are your coaches qualified?

A: Yes. All our coaches are highly experienced and certified in mountain bike instruction and first aid. We maintain strict coach-to-student ratios to ensure safety and quality instruction.

Q: What if my child misses a session?

A: Where possible, we aim to offer at least one make-up session in the final week of the term.

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