Oxter Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Not quite the same scenario, but, I tried teaching my sister who is in her early 20's to MTB last year, and we both were getting frustrated. I landed up sending her on a skills clinic which was the best thing I could have done.It was much easier for somebody who is a pro to explain things to her and her riding significatly improved after those two days, whereas from my side, even though I was trying to be the 'supportive big brother' I was really thinking "just hurry the hell up and ride, damnit!"I feel if you don't have the coaching skills, rather pay somebody else to do it.Post a picture or it did not happen Early twenties you say... hmm, looking for a riding buddy? Trying to help you out bud...
Lurch the stalker Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Post a picture or it did not happenhttp://1000uglypeople.com/wp-content/uploads/Would-You-Marry-This-Rich-Old-Lady-Ugly-Old-Lady.jpg
Oxter Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Luckily this is all i can see while sitting at work haha
Peach. Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 My daughter is competing in the Gauteng XCO series at present.She has a lot of learning still ahead and needs a Coach /Teacher of some type as Dad knows nothing as far as 11yr old is concerned. who in JHB does the type of courses or training that Chris Nixon offers? I give skills clinics in JHB, mostly at the PWC bike park.Personally I find children easier to teach than adults, they are often very interested to learn and haven't got lots of bad habits to work off.They also usually have very few fears so are willing to try a lot more without thinking too much about the consequences so you just need to keep them within their limits.I haven't posted dates for my next lesson yet but PM me if you are interested.
Ratty Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 wow! looks like we all have sporty kiddies Thanks for all the advice..I'll try taking her out to one of the easier places mentioned this weekend or next.I'm just now posting a new thread in a search for kids' MTB groups..maybe you guys can follow me over there! Hi What area are you in? Has she ridden off road at all? Most girls are different to boys when it comes to sport and you need to be careful you don't put her off by trying to tackle too technical a trail too quickly (obviously this depends on her personality, not all girls are the same). When I take my female friends out for the first time, I normally do the loop at Koeberg or the loop at Jonkers. You can very quickly judge there level by watching how they go down the hills on those trails. We made the mistake of taking a friends 6 year old kid to B-Spot. He can ride a bike, but didn't know how to use his brakes properly and went over the bars a few times. I would suggest first making sure she knows the basics before trying it. I would suggest a skills clinic. A female might be more comfortable doing a skills clinic with a female coach. Too very good ones are Joanna from Biking in the Bosch (she does specific clinics for kids) or Sarah Muhl (normally at Dirtopia).
Ratty Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 She's the scary sibling... You sound like a protective brother.
Lurch the stalker Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 You sound like a protective brother....and I have weapons...
ians H2Sport Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 My 7 year old twins have just started out, they ride the schools spur series. First event was massive learning curve, the second one they knew what to expect. I find that riding with their peers really makes a difference. It's really helped my boys gain confidence and they really enjoy it.For me it's about them having fun and learning the skills... The competitive side can come later.Try find out info on the spur series in your area.Quinton, see you at Toti tomorrow for round 3?
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