RideCraft MTB Skills Coaching 

Want to ride Mystic like a local? They are incredibly lucky to call Mystic Park - one of Australia's premier mountain bike parks - their backyard, and they know it like the back of their hands. Hit Hero and Shred Kelly but then head out and find some other hidden gems in Mystic's 70 kilometres (and some other nearby trails!). They would love to show you the ropes! Their guides are highly trained in MTB instruction, first aid, and are the absolute pros when it comes to local knowledge! So if you know your brake lever from your bottom bracket, and your dropper from your derailleur, why not skip the skills and maximize your time on the trails with a personalised Guided Ride with one of the friendly, experienced guides! Suitable for Beginner to Advanced Intermediate riders

Have you dialled your skills on a variety of trails and feel ready to take the next step? Do you feel like it's time to get airborne but don't know where or how to start? Then RideCraft MTB's Air Time 101 Jumps Course is for you! Learn the fundamentals of getting air under your wheels and landing safely back down on the trail. Air Time 101 will be coached by PMBIA Level 2 instructor Ash Gray - an experienced mountain bike coach with a long riding and racing history. Air Time 101 is for riders at an Intermediate-to-Advanced level only. Check out the pre-requisite skills below, or go to our 'Rider Levels' page for more info. Air Time 101 includes learning: The anatomy of a jump Pressure control and using it to get air Safe landing techniques How the size, shape and speed of various trail features affect your air time and the required techniques to deal with them.

Take your riding to the next level with a private MTB skills session. You'll have a highly-qualified coach all to yourself for these three hour sessions so you'll get personalised feedback, and get the most out of your time on the trails. These sessions are fully-customisable to your specific riding goals. Do you have a specific skill or trail feature you want to work on? This is the one for you. Suitable for Beginner to Advanced riders (including jumps and drops).

Think mastering an e-MTB is just the same as a regular analogue bike? Think again! E-MTBs allow you to go a lot faster and a lot further, making it more important than ever to have good bike skills and technique. Their E-Bike MTB Skills Sessions are led by qualified MTB instructors with specialised e-MTB coaching certifications through the Professional MTB Instructors' Association. And they'll help you take your riding to the next level These sessions can be booked as private 1:1 skills sessions, or get a group of your mates together and enjoy the ride! You'll have a coach all to yourself for these three hour sessions so you'll get personalised feedback, and get the most out of your time on the trails. These sessions are fully customisable to your specific riding goals. Do you have a specific skill or trail feature you want to work on? This is the one for you. Just let the team know when you book in! Suitable for Beginner to Advanced riders (including jumps and drops). For groups of two plus riders, all riders should be at a similar ability or have a similar goal for the session.

Help your Junior Shredder take their riding to the next level with a private, 1:1 skills session. They'll have a coach all to themselves for these two-hour sessions so they can set the agenda, get personalised feedback, and get the most out of their time on the trails. These sessions are fully-customisable to their specific riding goals. Do they have a specific skill or trail feature you want to work on? This is the one for them. Suitable for Beginner to Advanced riders (including jumps and drops).

Are you keen to have a go at mountain bike riding - in a safe and fun environment? Have you always wanted to get your wheels on the dirt but don't know how to start? Then their Mountain Biking for Beginners is the one for you! This session is suitable for Beginner riders (who can already ride a bike). And it's ideal for those new to mountain biking who want to learn some basic skills and get their wheels on the dirt. Their professional instructors will guide you through the best way to get started safely, and take you out to experience some of Victoria's best Beginner MTB trails. These sessions can be private 1:1 skills sessions, or get a group of your mates together and enjoy the ride! You'll have a coach all to yourself for these two hour sessions so you'll get personalised help and feedback, and get the most out of your time on the trails.

Your first MTB ride starts here! Ready to dive into the world of mountain biking but not sure where to start? Join the team for a Women's MTB Discovery Day, a fun and supportive three-hour beginner-friendly session designed just for very new riders—no prior experience needed! What to Expect: Get to Know Your Bike – Learn the basics of bike setup, including seat height, handlebar width, and tyre pressure. Trail Etiquette and Confidence Building – Understand the do's and don'ts of MTB culture and gain the confidence to ride with ease. Fundamental MTB Skills – Master the essentials, from body positioning to braking and cornering. Guided Green Trail Ride – Put your new skills into action on gentle beginner-friendly trails.

Experience the trails after dark! Ever wondered what it's like to ride under the stars? Join this Intro to Night Riding Workshop, a two-hour session designed for pre-intermediate riders looking to build confidence and skills for after-dark adventures! What You'll Learn: Lighting 101 – Get the lowdown on the best bike lights, setup, and positioning for maximum visibility. Trail Selection – Learn how to choose the safest and most enjoyable routes for night riding. Low-Light Riding Techniques – Adapt your riding skills for nighttime conditions, including vision control, line choice, and pacing. Guided Night Ride – Put it all into practice with a group ride, discovering the magic of riding trails under the stars!