Peach’s MTB Skills Clinics

[Peach.]

 

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.

 

 

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Edited June 8, 2021 by Peach.

[rudi-h]

I'm definitely in!

 

To those who are wondering if it is worth the while, IT IS!  I've been to Peach's skills clinic a few weeks ago and it is incredible what he can teach you on a bike in the space of a few hours!

 

hops, jumps, berms and balance (or any of these) for me

[Saag]

Would also love to do this!!!  

I am away the 15th, so please let me know when the next one would be.

[Uni]

If you have a noob one that won't require keeping up, let me know.

One simple thing no one seems able to help me with -

I can't for the life of me lift my front wheel more than a 2-3 cm off the ground and even that is a mission.

Trying to slowly and with control mount a pavement doesn't work, it's brute force and hope for the best or stop and lift

 

I think getting that basic right will help already.

Might have to wait till next year though - weekend of 15th not good.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Uni

[Gen]

Hey I'd be interested, would even arrange a trip up to the big bad city for it, won't be able to join the 15th though, so I will keep a look out for the next date

[corrie.kuilder]

That would be freakin awesome,would you operate from specific venues such as rietvlei,thaba ect?

[James Mulholland]

I'd be very interested in these if you're running them at the beginning of next year. It would be a great way for me to get back on the bike with the incentive of leaning a few new good habits. Are you considering other venues as The Spruit can sometimes be a bit difficult to get to.

[Peach.]

If you have a noob one that won't require keeping up, let me know.

One simple thing no one seems able to help me with -

I can't for the life of me lift my front wheel more than a 2-3 cm off the ground and even that is a mission.

Trying to slowly and with control mount a pavement doesn't work, it's brute force and hope for the best or stop and lift

 

I think getting that basic right will help already.

Might have to wait till next year though - weekend of 15th not good.

 

Let me know if a future date works for you and we can make it a beginner lesson.

Im pretty sure I can help you out with that 

[Peach.]

That would be freakin awesome,would you operate from specific venues such as rietvlei,thaba ect?

 

 

I'd be very interested in these if you're running them at the beginning of next year. It would be a great way for me to get back on the bike with the incentive of leaning a few new good habits. Are you considering other venues as The Spruit can sometimes be a bit difficult to get to.

 

 

Yes, If people are from outside JHB I am happy to arrange classes at Van Gaalens, Groenkloof, Thaba, Rietvlei. within reasonable distance of JHB. 

[nigelhicks]

Great initiative Peach ... Are you going to teach people how to crash like you did in your avatar too??         .... hahaha

 

No guys and girls ... to be honest Peach has tons of skills and can teach us all a thing or too ... 

[cpelser]

Yes, If people are from outside JHB I am happy to arrange classes at Van Gaalens, Groenkloof, Thaba, Rietvlei. within reasonable distance of JHB. 

Does Cape Town count as "reasonable distance"? 

 

Wish there was something like this in CT as well...

[Amberdrake]

I would also like to learn some more! Unfortunately flights arnt cheap :/

[corriekuilder]

Yes, If people are from outside JHB I am happy to arrange classes at Van Gaalens, Groenkloof, Thaba, Rietvlei. within reasonable distance of JHB. 

Great stuff, my 26er will come in handy for fun,techie stuff   :ph34r:    

[G00SE]

Peach. I would be interested in a more intermediate / advanced skills clinic that would cover stuff like; Improving jumping skills (control in the air, whips, scrubbing etc.)

possibly more advanced cornering skills, line selection, how to smash a rock garden

Kinda like a clinic for guys who are pretty competent, but want to take it to the next level.

Could use PWC and Thaba DH track for venues.

[patches]

Can you teach me how to stop choosing the creative lines?

 

This may require a 'different' approach (some rapping over the knuckles)

 

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Edited November 4, 2014 by patches

[Gandalf]

Peach, can you please post some pics that display some of the skills you have mentioned above. A video will also do. 

Thanks