Our Programme
This online programme will allow you to study the theory behind each technique giving you a greater understanding of the movements needed to perform a skill. You will then be able to watch detailed tutorial video's, which will give you a visual of what the technique should look like.
The syllabus is set out in an easy to follow programme which will build skill on skill, from essential Core Skills to Jumps and Drops. If you are enrolled on the full programme, you will be able to send in your own personal video's for 1-2-1 coaching advice and mentorship from John, just as if you were out on the trails on a 1-2-1 lesson.
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Within each of the Modules there are a series of video tutorials for each technique. Each technique is broken down into a progression of tutorials that are easy to follow.
COURSE OUTLINE
CORE SKILLS 1 will introduce you to the fundamentals of Mountain Biking, commonly found on BLUE TRAILS These techniques will enhance your riding and set you up for the rest of the programme.
You will learn:
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BIKE SET UP
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READY POSITION
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CONE OF MOVEMENT
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BUTT BUZZ
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BRAKING
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TRACK STAND
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FRONT WHEEL LIFT
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REAR WHEEL LIFT
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ASCENDING
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DESCENDING
CORE SKILLS 2 will introduce you to the more advanced techniques needed to tackle RED TRAILS and more difficult trails that you may encounter at bike parks.
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You will learn:
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BUNNY HOPS
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PUMPING
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CORNERING
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WHEELIE
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MANUAL
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ENDO
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STEP OVER
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ROCK GARDENS
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STEP OVER
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ROLLABLE DROPS
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SAMPLE VIDEOS
Check out the video below to give you and idea of how the video tutorials break down the skills, then demonstrate the technique and outline the theory.
This is just a snippet of a few different techniques in the programme.
The full tutorial video's go it to more in-depth analysis on how to perform the skill.
ADDITIONAL MODULES
Once you have worked through and practiced Core Skills 1 & 2 you can progress to our other Modules below. These Modules take a in-depth look at each technique.
JUMPS Everyone wants to learn to Jump. This Module will show you all you need to know to take you from beginner to advanced rider.
You will learn:
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BODY POSITION
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KICKERS
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TABLE TOPS​
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DOUBLES​
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STEP UPS
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BOMB HOLES
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GAP JUMPS
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DIRT JUMPS​
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HIPS
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WOODEN FEATURES
MANUAL MASTERCLASS Everyone wants to learn to manual, whether that's for showing off to your mates or shredding it on the trails.
You will learn:
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THEORY
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FRONT WHEEL LIFTS
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FLAT MANUAL
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OVER ROOTS
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OFF DROPS
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STEP UP'S
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OVER DOUBLES
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OVER TRIPLES
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ON THE TRAIL