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Mountain Bike Coach Register

Mountain biking is a technique-based sport that requires a range of both physical and mental skills. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, all riders can benefit from a technique tune up. Below you’ll find our register of Kiwi coaches operating throughout the country. Find a coach in your area and get your riding dialled.

NORTH ISLAND

22 coaches

Northland

Auckland

Waikato/Bay of Plenty

Gisborne/Hawkes Bay

Taranaki/Manawatū

Wellington

SOUTH ISLAND

17 coaches

Tasman/Nelson

Marlborough

Canterbury

Otago

WHY GET COACHING

Skills beat parts

Most riders plateau on technique, not equipment. A session on cornering or braking changes more than a new fork will.

Confidence, not just speed

Coaching is as much about reading terrain and committing to a line as it is about going faster.

Every level is catered for

From a first ride on dirt through to race pace — the coaches below work across the whole range.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Do I need my own bike and gear?
Usually yes, though some coaches and bike parks offer hire. Check when you book — most will tell you exactly what to bring.
Is coaching only for beginners?
No. Plenty of experienced riders book sessions to fix one specific habit — cornering, braking points, jumping — or to prepare for a race season.
How do I choose a coach?
Start with your region, then look at what each coach specialises in. Many run both group clinics and one-on-one sessions.
I’m a coach and I’m not listed.
Get in touch and we will add you.

MISSING A COACH?

If you coach and you’re not listed here, or something needs updating, tell us and we’ll sort it.

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