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Adult Group Coaching

Group Mountain Bike Coaching Sessions

Updated: 18/01/2025

Gravity Nelson offers a wide range of Group Adult Mountain Bike Coaching Sessions, perfect for riders looking to improve their skills in a supportive, fun, and progression-focused environment. These sessions are more affordable than Private Bespoke Sessions and provide an excellent opportunity to develop your technique alongside a group of like-minded mountain bikers. Many participants enjoy meeting new riding buddies, making these sessions as social as they are skill-focused.

Group coaching sessions are designed to layer and reinforce your technique, helping you build confidence and control as you progress through the course. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider tackling challenging trails, these programs provide a structured path to improvement.

If you would like to check-out the upcoming group coaching courses scheduled over the next two months you can click the link HERE.   You can also contact us directly if you are interested in us running a course on another topic.

Examples of Past Courses

Here are some of the popular adult mountain bike coaching courses we’ve run in the past:

Tackling Technical Terrain

  • Format: Four-part progression
  • Focus: Riding rocks, roots, and technical corners with confidence and control.
  • Outcome: Develop the skills to tackle more technical trails safely and effectively.

Mega Mid-Week MTB’ing Mums (and Dads!)

  • Format: Five-part series
  • Focus: Foundational skills including body position, braking, cornering, pumping, jumping, and line choice.
  • Outcome: Build essential skills while enjoying a fun, social environment. Perfect for parents looking to improve their riding.

Queen of the Mountain (QOM)

  • Format: Four-part series
  • Focus: Progressing cornering skills in a no-stress, supportive environment for women riders.
  • Outcome: Gain confidence on the trails while meeting other women to ride with. These sessions are tailored to each rider’s level, making them accessible and enjoyable for all abilities.

Old Dogs, New Tricks

  • Format: Eight-part series
  • Focus: Replacing outdated riding habits with modern techniques.
  • Outcome: Move from “surviving” to “thriving” on technical Grade 5 trails. This series is especially popular with parents inspired by their kids’ professionally coached skills. Many participants return for multiple blocks throughout the year to continue building their skills. We currently have one of these open to BOOK NOW.

Sendy Sundays

  • Format: Monthly one-off sessions
  • Focus: Drops and jumping progression at our private Field of Dreams facility, featuring 30+ progressive drops, 50+ jumps, two airbags, and a mulch jump.
  • Outcome: Perfect your technique in a unique environment designed for safe skill development. Learn more about these sessions HERE or watch videos of the Field of Dreams on YouTube.

Prepare to Be Awesome

  • Format: Four-part series
  • Focus: Intermediate riders improving specific skills to tackle more advanced trails.
  • Outcome: Capstone session includes riding a Grade 5 trail to test your newfound abilities.

Essential E-Bike Skills Course

  • Format: Multi-session course
  • Focus: Adapting techniques for the unique demands of e-bike riding, including weight, geometry, and power differences.
  • Outcome: Overcome common challenges of transitioning to e-bikes with specialized coaching. E-bike rentals are available at discounted rates for participants.
We are so pleased that our first round of QOM groups sparked so much interest from Nelsonian female shredders.

Why Choose Gravity Nelson for Adult Mountain Bike Coaching?

Many adults grew up without access to structured mountain bike coaching, learning through trial and error. While this organic approach builds experience, it often leads to ingrained habits that hold riders back, especially as mountain bikes have evolved in their geometry. Our coaching programs are specifically designed to help adults develop modern techniques and solid foundations for riding with more control, confidence, and enjoyment.

Check out our article on the Top Ten Reasons MTB Coaching is Worth It to see why investing in coaching can make such a difference to your riding.

If none of these courses match what you want, then check out our Private Bespoke Coaching Sessions HERE or get a group of friends together and contact us to create a custom course for you.

If you would like to check-out the upcoming group coaching courses scheduled over the next two months you can click the link HERE.   You can also contact us directly if you are interested in us running a group course on another topic.

 

Whether you’re looking to improve your skills, meet new riders, or simply enjoy mountain biking more, our Adult Mountain Bike Coaching programs offer something for everyone. BOOK NOW to start your progression today!

 

Interested in Becoming a Coach?

Gravity Nelson is always on the lookout for passionate individuals interested in becoming certified mountain bike coaches. Our founders, Alistair and John, bring extensive experience and mentorship to the role, guiding you through New Zealand’s mountain biking qualifications. Alistair is an official trainer and assessor for Skills Active and NZOIA qualifications, ensuring you’ll receive world-class training while gaining practical experience.

If you’re ready to start your journey as a mountain bike coach, email us at info@gravitynelson.co.nz for more information.

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