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Set in a commanding position on Polkadraai next to the strawberry farm, overlooking the ocean and vineyards of Stellenbosch, with the completion of phase ll this will be one of the biggest and most comprehensive family-friendly bike parks in the Western Cape. In collaboration with Trail-Blazers and Michard Meets over 2kms of flow trail, fun lines, jump lines, rollers and a technical skills zone have been added to the already comprehensive offering (pump,track, skills and flow trails and small kids trail). The new addition is expected to open by 1st October, day permits cost R70 per rider, and is free to Bottelary Hills Mtb Annual permit holders for 2022. Now taking bookings for Bike parties. Find us on Facebook and Instagram @Polkadraai Bike Park.

Upcoming lessons Please see my facebook page for upcoming lessons. https://www.facebook.com/PeachPearton/events 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. http://peachskills.co.za/ https://web.facebook.com/PeachPearton/

Join The Practice Coaches for their next MTB Skills course on the 14th November. More info at: https://www.koedoeslaagte.com/ Looking forward to seeing you there

Mountain biking about dealing with whatever the trail throws at you. Successfully getting you and your bike up and over rocks, steps and bumps is an important skill to master. Watch Ariane Kleinhans from Team Spur show you the simple approach to getting over an obstacle, so you can practice on a pavement at home. Click here to view the article

Watch Team Spur mechanic JP Jacobs, take you through an essential pre-race bike check. Make sure your machine is safe and ready to rip up the trails at your next Spur Schools Mountain Bike League event! Click here to view the article

South African Schools Cycling (SASC) is driving cycling skills development to young school goers in a very big way, and the inaugural Solomon’s Primary Schools MTB Development Series, presented by SASC, is making huge inroads into the growth of cycling and cycling development at schools. Click here to view the article

Why is it easier for me to execute a tight left turn on a single track? I find it much more difficult to go right. I thought it was because I am right handed and my right leg (outside leg on the turn) is dominant and therefore I have more control, but today I spoke to a left handed cycling buddy and he has the same problem. I surf left foot forward and uncleat left first.

Cycling South Africa’s Coaching Commission will be hosting a Cycle Skills & Club Level Coaching Course at the Cyril Geoghegan Cycle Stadium near King’s Park, Durban from Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 June 2013. Click here to view the article