Upcoming lessons
Please see my facebook page for upcoming lessons.
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Peach's MTB Skills clinics
Ride smooth… the speed will come.
Skills Clinics
Are you into Trail, XC or Marathon riding?
Make it more enjoyable! Whether it’s gaining confidence, speed, or just punishing your body and bike less. Come and join us for a skills lesson.
Private
Private or small group classes tailored to your skill level and needs, can be arranged. Please email chris@peachskills.co.za for inquiries and bookings.
Beginner
New to riding? Make sure you get the basics right; simple body-position changes can have a huge effect on your riding.
This course will have you feeling comfortable on your bike, with a better understanding of your machine.
how it all works
bike setup
riding position, neutral, climbing & descents
braking
getting started on an uphill
getting out of the saddle
movement on bike
cornering
Intermediate
Step it up. You have the confidence on single track, now you want to take your riding to the next level.
This course will get you loosened up on the bike, working on your body position, how you move, and handling. Get the hang of being in control and making the bike work for you.
*The Intermediate class is a pre-requisite for the Advanced class.
movement – getting loose on the bike
track stand / stationary balance
braking
cornering – long and tight corners
drop off
steep climb
lifting your front wheel
getting onto/over logs and pavements
rock garden
Advanced
Now things are starting to get serious. You feel like you have control of your bike and want to start mastering the fun stuff.
This class will work on the skills you need to make your ride more enjoyable.
*The Intermediate class is a pre-requisite for the Advanced class.
hopping rock gardens
manual
wheelie
bunny hop (American)
gap jumps / dirt jumps
floating vertical drops
Availability
Weekdays & Weekends can be arranged.
Lessons can be arranged with Chris at chris@peachskills.co.za or keep an eye on the calendar for upcoming classes.
Cost
Shown on website
Specific Clinics
Mini-Clinic
Peach's Mini-Clinics will focus on one specific skill per lesson. They work on progressing riders from the basics, through to an advanced level.
The lessons will be split into the following:
1. Bunny-hop
2. Wheelie
3. Manual
4. Jumps
5. Cornering
6. Drop-offs
Tech Skills
For those that want to have a bit of fun on their bikes.
Feel what bike control really is. This course will cover unique handling skills that help with all riding, be it XCO, Trail or Marathon.
Course includes:
track stands
quick direction change
rocking
wheelie
bunny hop (American)
skinnies
stoppies
side hops
roll backs
peddle kick
Hands on Class
Learn how your bike works.
Several lessons will cover:
· bike set-up
· gearing
· suspension
· tire choice and pressure
· setting brakes and gears
· simple trail repairs
The Coach
Peach's MTB Skills Clinics was officially started by Christopher Pearton in late 2014.
Unofficially he has done it for most of his life, coaching his siblings, parents, friends, and anyone who set foot on a bike in his vicinity.
His cycling career started when he was 10 years old, competing at the local XCO races. Years later he took up Bike Trials, which lead to Dirt Jumping, Down Hill and Enduro.
With 20 years experience in the different cycling disciplines, he has learnt valuable skills and tricks which he happily hands over in his lessons.
Growing up the youngest of 6 kids meant Chris learned lots of patience. This is evident in his easy handling of every experience level… anyone is welcome!
Disclaimer
Mountain Biking is a dangerous sport and accidents can happen at any time, especially when trying to improve your skills. Peach’s Skills will not force you to do anything you do not want to do. If you attend these lessons you agree to knowing the risks involved and take full responsibility for your actions and decisions. Peach’s Skills (and its staff) take no responsibility for accidents that may occur during, before or after a lesson.
Location
All over JHB & PTA
The Spruit, Thaba trails, Rietvlei, Redbarn, Groenkloof, Hakahana trails, Wolwespruit.
Price may change depending on traveling distance.
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