MTB 1 on 1
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Professional Accredited MTB Coaching 90 mins $100
Professional Accredited MTB Coaching
MTBA Accredited
Gravity Shuttles offers Professional Accredited MTB Coaching. Personalised MTB 1 on 1 Coaching for riders looking to step up their skills to the next level. Controlled, correct jumping and berm control is essential for a safe and enjoyable riding experience. We offer a comprehensive 90 min session for $100.
We are available 7 days per week, sunrise to sunset for skills parks and trails coaching.
After hours coaching is also available at Darra Pump Track (Brisbane) under lights, up to 9pm, 7 nights per week.
Our 90 min Skills Park Session entails, Orientation, Observation, Pump Track, Berms, Jumps and Video Analysis.
Each of the 6 segments within our Skills Park Coaching is broken down into various drills covering key areas such as body position, body mechanics, line selection, braking, turning, more controlled jumps, smoother use of berms, optimum use of gears and dropper post.
During the session (upon request) we take video footage of your various drills, and these videos are sent through to you after the session.
Our location of choice for broad based MTB coaching is Ashgrove Skills Park Brisbane. It has an abundant selection of small, medium and large jumps and a variety of berms plus a comprehensive pump track. The surface is composite clay based dirt, ideal for MTB tires.
Ashgrove is safe for beginner to intermediate riders whilst also incorporating some higher difficulty jumps for the more advanced. Ashgrove has a wide variety of various sized jumps and MTB specific berms that will greatly enhance your technique out on the trails.
For those looking to ‘jump’ to the next level we head to Tallebudgera Gold Coast where the skills park has 3 consecutive gap jumps. Tallebudgera is an ideal short track skills park that serves as a great stepping stone to get riders used to steeper pitch take-offs and landers with mild gaps.
Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast is a good location for Intermediate to Advanced Riders.
The ultimate for a more comprehensive jumping session, the jewel in the crown is without a doubt Stenner Street Skills Park Toowoomba. With 6 jump lines, the opportunities for extensive progression within one visit are first rate. If you are serious about improving your jumping technique, a half-day or full-day trip is just the ticket. Bridge Street Jumps Park in Toowoomba is also a fantastic location to step up to the next level with your jumping.
Lomandra Skills Park at Ironbark Samford is well suited more towards the beginner to intermediate riders. Plus it is at the base of the famous Kombi Trail, so you are able to head up the mountain and immediately put your newfound skills into practice.
For those riders wishing to improve on their local trails or new trails, we can coach on a guided ride. Trail Coaching starts at $100 per person for a 90 min session at these Locations; Mt Cotton, Ironbark, Bunya, Daisy Hill, Nerang, Tewantin, Toowoomba as well as Uki NSW.
Coaching is available at all trail locations. Coaching on MTB Trails is tailored to suit each rider’s requirements at that particular trail.
A small surcharge for travel time may apply for locations further from Brisbane CBD. Such as, Daisy Hill, Mt Cotton, Nerang, Tewantin, Toowoomba, Uki etc.
PLEASE NOTE : Our MTB coaching is 1 on 1, meaning, when coaching a solo rider or a pair, a trio, or group of 4 riders, each rider takes to the course 1 at a time. Each rider is given direct 1 on 1 guidance and feedback. Each rider receives their own set of videos.
Within the more open areas of skills parks like Ashgrove Brisbane or Stenner Street Toowoomba, we have greater flexibility thus we can accommodate up to two groupings of 4 riders within any given session. For groups of 4 riders, sessions are usually run over a 2.5 to 3 hour period. Each rider receives 1 on 1 tuition and guidance plus copies of their individual videos.
Currently 4 is the maximum number of riders permitted per 1 x coach for a coaching session on any sanctioned trails. e.g. Ironbark, Bunya, Daisy Hill, Mt Cotton, Wooroi Tewantin etc.
SUMMARY
*Gravity Shuttles MTB Coaching is Based in Brisbane, QLD 4064 serving SEQ & Northern NSW.
*For Single Coaching Bookings, a travel loading fee applies. However, for bookings of 4 or more riders, either in a group, or consecutively 1 on 1, the transit fee from and to Brisbane shall be waived as a complimentary bonus.
$100* for 90 mins
Available 7 Days
SMS – 0420 228 256
Our goal is always to improve any rider’s ability within 1 session. We give you the framework to ride with better balance and more confidence. That gives you the best way forward to continually improve your MTB Skills.
Available Locations QLD & NSW
Ashgrove – Brisbane
Stenner St – Toowoomba
Ironbark – Samford, Bunya
Daisy Hill, Mount Cotton
Nerang – Gold Coast
Uki Northern NSW
Jubilee Trails Toowoomba and
Wooroi Trails Tewantin – Sunshine Coast
Other Locations By Request
Travel Time to Trail & Park Locations Rate is $25 per hour
Ashgrove FREE $0
Ironbark, Bunya & Daisy Hill $25
Mt Cotton $40
Gold Coast $50
Caloundra $75
Tewantin $100
Toowoomba $100
Uki $100
We look forward to assisting you with your mountain biking journey.
SMS – 0420 228 256
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Testimonials
“Highest of recommendations for Mike’s coaching services.
His patient and progressive coaching methodologies, helped me quickly and safely build confidence on the dirt jumps.
After a short warm-up and observation period, we worked on bike and body mechanics, before moving on to the specifics of jumping.
Early days still, but I now feel so much more comfortable approaching jumps, and with being in the air. I understand what to do, and how to correct things when I don’t quite nail it.
Looking forward to stepping it up, in the times ahead ? “
Awesome session with Mike this morning getting jump and berm mechanics down packed. Highly recommend reaching out if you are after coaching or shuttles.
“My 10 year old son had a 2hr coaching session with Mike. He loved it and learnt so much. Mike was very knowledgeable and professional. If you are looking to progress your MTB skills I highly recommend Mike.”
“I ride with Mike often and my riding confidence has improved out of sight. Both in jumping and cornering. If you want to improve your bicycle control, he is the man!”
“Thanks for today, I really appreciate the confidence boost. I don’t think I’ve ever ridden as well or as fast!”
“Hey Mike!
Thank you so much for today! Both Harrison and I enjoyed ourselves and learnt so much!
It will be practice! Practice! Practice with our foot position and our ‘lock n load’
I’ll definitely be recommending you!
Cheers!”
"Hi Mike. I'm super stoked with my jumping. I can feel the progress. Really appreciate your coaching! Cheers."
“I have been mountain biking for years, but always thought I could improve my cornering skills to help me keep up with some really fast friends. I had two lessons with mike and really worked on my technique. I have gained more confidence and really improved (Strava PBs to prove it!). He picked up a few sloppy flaws from using clipless shoes almost instantly and now I’m hitting bigger and bigger jumps.
I have since done a Kombi shuttle session with Gravity Shuttles and my mates and what a blast. I was knackered by the end of the eighth run but well worth it. Such a good day and we are now regulars to shuttles. Will keep up the lessons in the new year.”
“Mike is a great guy with a lot of knowledge. Always very helpful and great with kids and all people with different levels of ability. Would highly recommend Gravity Shuttles to anyone who enjoys mountain biking.”
"You know you want to..."
mtb 1 on 1 coaching
1 on 1 Coaching
Absolute personalised 1 on 1 MTB Coaching. $75 for a 90 min session. For those short on time we offer a $55 per rider session over 60 mins.
We utilise Sunset Skills Park Ashgrove Brisbane for beginner to intermediate and advanced. Ashgrove has a wide variety of various sized jumps and MTB specific berms that will greatly enhance your technique out on the trails.
Lomandra Skills Park at Ironbark Samford is well suited to beginner to intermediate.
Tallebudgera Gold Coast is an ideal short track Skills Park that serves as a great stepping stone to get riders used to steeper pitch take offs and landers with a mild gap.
Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast is a good location for Intermediate to Advanced Riders.
The jewel in the crown for Jumps Coaching is without a doubt, Stenner Street Toowoomba. With 6 jump lines, the opportunities for extensive progression within one visit are first rate.
Focusing on key areas such as Jumps, Turns, Body Mechanics, Braking, Line Selection, Optimum use of Gears and Dropper Post. Available at most Skills Parks and all Trail Locations. Max 4 riders per session.
Available all trail locations, cost varies according to travel time and duration of coaching session.
Guided Trail Rides
The best way to get up to speed on trails you have not ridden before is to join in on a Guided Ride. As well as showing where all the jumps and turns are located, best lines to take to maintain trail speed to clear gaps etc, we show you where to turn to not get lost in the trail network. Super handy in Tewantin, a wrong turn can add a 25 min peddle-out to your loop. Maximise your downhill runs and avoid the hard slog of too much uphill... go for a Guided Ride with Gravity Shuttles.
$75 per rider, includes 2 shuttle uplifts.
Available for solo, pairs and trios. Maximum number allowed on sanctioned trails is 4 riders plus guide.
Half Day Flow Jumps
$75* per person Brisbane to Toowoomba to ride Stenner Street Jumps Park. Includes transport, guided runs on the 6 jump lines and some wicked photos and videos to capture the stoke.
*requires a collective booking of 4 riders.
FAQs…
Where do you coach?
1 on 1 Coaching
Personalised 1 on 1 MTB Coaching. $75 per rider for a 90 min session. Sessions can be run with 1, 2, 3 or 4 riders. Every rider receives dedicated 1 on 1 tuition and guidance.
Sunset Skills Park Ashgrove Brisbane is our 'local' It is ideal for beginner to intermediate as well as advanced. Ashgrove has a wide variety of various sized jumps and MTB specific berms that will greatly enhance your technique out on the trails.
- Ashgrove Skills Park, Brisbane.
- Tallebugerra, Gold Coast.
- Upper Coomera, Gold Coast.
- Stenner Street Toowoomba.
- Milkmaid Jumps, Tewantin.
- Lomandra Skills Park at Ironbark Samford.
- Coaching is also available at all trail locations, cost varies according to travel time and duration of coaching session.
More locations are added progressivley. If you have a preferred location that you would like coaching, please message us to arrange.
How long is a coaching session?
Our comprehensive MTB Coaching Session is available for $75 per rider and we allow a 90 min duration for these in depth sessions that cover orientation, observation, pump track, berms and jumps.
It is quite the workout. You will be running through practice drills from start to finish. Customised sessions of longer duration can be tailored to suit your requirments. For example, we can incorprate some shuttles with your session to coach along your fav trails to maxmize opportunitoes to correct tecnique.
Is it only 1 on 1 or can I bring another?
PLEASE NOTE : Whilst mostly, my focus is on coaching 1 on 1 to deliver the utmost in a session. Where suitable, I do coach pairs or trios when the riders are of a similar ability. When coaching 2 or 3 or 4 riders within the same session, the session time is extended accordingly. Each participant receives dedicated 1 on 1 tuition and guidance throughout the session.
Currently 4 is the maximum number for a coaching session on sanctioned trails. Within the more open areas of skills parks like Ashgrove, Brisbane, Tallebudgera, Gold Coast or Stenner Street, Toowoomba, we have greater flexibility thus we can accomodate up to two groupings of 4 riders within any given session. These sessions are usually run over a 2-3 hour period.
How much do you charge for coaching
SKILLS PARKS RATES
$100 per rider for a 90 min Session.
PLEASE NOTE: We are able to accomodate up to 4 riders simultaneously during a session. A proportunate time extesion is afforded when coaching 2, 3 or 4 riders within the one session.
Custom packages available for larger groups where we split into grups of 4. Double or triple length sessions are also available.
TRAIL COACHING RATES
$100 per rider for a 90 min Session
Some Of The Trails That We Coach On;
Ironbark Samford, Bunya
Daisy Hill, Mt Cotton, Nerang
Wooroi Trails Tewantin
Jubilee Trails Toowoomba
Uki Jump Trails NSW
Other Locations Available By Request
Do you do this full time?
Yes.
I coach up to 7 days per week as well as working in my MTB Shutle Services each weekend at Ironbark Samford, Clear Mountain and Tewantin.
Mike, how long have you been riding?
I started out riding BMX at the age of 11 in 1977. During my professional BMX career through the 80s and 90s I collected numerous state and Australian titles. A highlight was becoming the very first Australian Professional Rider to win a sanctioned title in NSW in 1984. I was the first rider to race with the coveted #1 on the designated Pro black background plate.
In 1997 I picked up the elusive National #1 Title in my Masters age group 30-35 having fallen ever so short in the finals the year prior, competing in both Pro and Masters with a severe case of food poisoning. That event I trained intensly and was capable of 'the double' won the mid-week pre-meet in Pro against the best, only to come down with extreme food poisoning from the local RSL the night before the heats... After 8 hours of vomitting, I had to rip the drip out of my arm and sneak out of the hospital, jump in a cab to make the first race on time. Won all my age races, got all 1st and 2nds in Pro, then my body shut down before the finals and i had nothing left... wasn't to be.
That sort of dertermination that I had thoughout my BMX career carried over into my work ethic in all aspects of my day to day life.
During the 90s I was an AIS Level 1 BMX Coach and held the position of State Coaching Director in the Northern Territory.
Having taken up MTB at its inception, I've ridden Mount Cootha on a hard tail with rigid forks and lived to tell the tale... The journey from those formative years has allowed me to ride trails and terrain in Australia, East Africa and South Africa.
Gravity Shuttles is a business born from my passion of Old School BMX infused MTBing. Enabling riders to sample the stoke with multiple runs, it's a great buzz. The vibe when shuttling is like being in the chairlift on a snowboard holiday. Everyone is high on stoke and the cares of the world are left behind. Likewise, when I'm coaching, helping riders accelerate their learning curve, improving their skills set, it is something I very much enjoy 🙂
Mike's Bikes
For Pump Track, I've built up a Specialized P4. Its a 27.5 Boost Dirt Jumper with the luxury of a dropper post for those long rides back to the car park 🙂 The P4 is nimble yet the reach etc is relatable to my mountain bikes. This was a bit of a weight weenie project. Front and rear brakes, a dropper post and 110mm of travel running Fox 34 Forks with 165mm DEV5 Billet Cranks.
10.46 kgs - Maxxis DTRs 2.0 front and rear
10.78 kgs - Rekon Race 2.25 front and rear
My main go-to ride when I am either jumping or coaching in the skills park is my 2022 Santa Cruz 5010 Medium running 130mm rear / 140mm front. I have 2 sets of Nexties, one set with fast rolling Rekon Race 2.25 front and rear. My main set has the super grippy Disector 2.4 rear and Assegai 2.5 front running CuschCore. Its a very playful and plush bike. The same frame that Danny MacAskill rides.
14.39 kgs - Disector 2.4, Assegai 2.5 running CushCore Pro front & rear.
13.61 kgs - Rekon Race 2.25 with TPU Tubes front and rear.
At the end of 2023 I was fortunate to pick up an as-new 2019 Giant Trance Advanced 1 Large 27.5 . This is a do-it-all trail bike that matches the ferocity of my Levo, that absolutely loves to go fast and absorb everything in its wake... Running 147mm at the rear and 150mm up front, it is very playful in the skills park and makes both the ups and the down on the trails seem effortless... 14.25 kgs running 2.4 disector and 2.5 Assegai and CushCore Pro front and rear.
Which brings me to... rounding out my stable of rigs is my 2020 Full Fat Alloy Specialized Turbo Levo. Ignore the haters, eBikes really rip. It is great for jumping and with 157mm at the rear and 160mm up front, it handles pretty much anything I throw at it. For coaching, it allows me to tow a rider uphill via an e-rated bungee tow rope. This allows us to get a lot more downhill runs in per 90 min coaching session.
22.32 kgs with 500w Battery - Disector 2.4, Assegai 2.5 running CushCore Pro front & rear.
23.04 kgs with 700w Battery - Disector 2.4, Assegai 2.5 running CushCore Pro front & rear.
How do I book for shuttles?
Via our social media pages, our website or by sms 0420 228 256
Do you have any spots left?
YES you can get a shuttle seat. We run either 2 groups of 4, sometimes 3 groups of 4 simultaneously in 3 hour sessions. At trails such as Ironbark Samford and Wooroi Tewantin we are able to get up and down the main road in about half to one third of the time it takes for riders to descend from top to bottom and arrive at the pick up point.
Ironbark & Wooroi Sessions
7am - 10am Sat & Sun : up to 14 seats available
AVAIL ANY DAY / ANY TIME with sufficient bookings
At Clear Mountain, the runs are a lot steeper and faster, we run 1 or 2 groups depending on rider ability.
Clear Mountain Sessions
7am - 10am : up to 14 seats available
AVAIL ANY DAY / ANY TIME with sufficient bookings
Please note, during summer, for those wishing to beat the heat, we can start from 5am.
What Days Are You Running Shuttles?
Available 7 days. Just like an UBER. As soon as we get a booking, be that for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 riders, we then post on social media to let everyone know were we are going to be to see who can join in and make up the numbers. Generally so long as we have at least a collective booking of 6 booked in on the $45 package we are good to go. Currently we operate with an 8 Seater Van using a 6 Bike Vertical SingleBack Rack, so the ideal is to ride-share / carpool with 6 riders & 6 bikes at a time. We are always flexible and will do our best to accomodate your booking. Large groups are also catered for, we can run an additional vehicle to suit.
Where do you Shuttle?
Ironbark Trails Samford
Park & meet across from the main carpark entrance of Lomandra, near the exit of Maureen Lawrence Park / Wahminda Park.
Clear Mountain Samford
Park & meet Pineapple Break Lookout Carpark, approximately 1km past Clear Mountain Lodge.
When no space is available, a parking area is available just past the pick up point on Winn Road.
Wooroi Trails Tewantin
Park & meet in the Wooroi Day Use Area off the Cooroy - Noosa Road,
When no space is avail, options to park in the Bitumen Carpark at bottom of Gyndier Drive Tewantin as well as at top of Trailblazer off Sunrise Road.
Other Shuttle Locations are available by request.
What safety gear do I need?
Whenever shuttling steeper trails its a good idea to wear a full face helmet, full fingered gloves, knee and elbow pads, shin guards etc. Saftey gear is a personal choice and we leave that for you to decide. It is not allowed for any rider to ride trails without an approved hemet.
How do the shuttles work?
WHAT
MTB Shuttles
5 uplifts for $35 > 2 hours (Medium)
8 uplifts for $45 > 3 hours (Large)
12 uplifts for $55 > 4 hours (Extra Large)
1 uplift for $15 on standby,*
when seats available.*
Avail 7 days by booking.
6 or 7 riders per vehicle.
12/14 riders per session.
Minimum Wait Time, Maximum Trail Time.
Exclusive Use Options Also Available.
PLEASE NOTE : Minimum collective bookings required to operate a shuttle session is 3 riders booked in on the $45 / 8 run package or 4 riders booked in on the $35 / 5 run package. If there are only 2 riders, we will run at $55 per person, giving you up to 4 hours / 12 uplifts. There are often many solo riders looking to partner up and ride. This means you can book for any time on any day, we will endevour to get enough riders together to run a shuttle session at a mutually convenient time for everyone.
Up to 6-7 Passengers Per Vehicle, Per Uplift
Inbox Via our social media pages, our website or by sms 0420 228 256
*either number of rides or up to the time allocation, which ever comes first*
EXCLUSIVE USE RATES
Silver Service
$350 up to 7 riders gets you the van exclusive for your group each uplift.
Enjoy Up to 8 uplifts to use within 3 hours.
Minimal wait time as there will only ever be 1 other public group alternating in the same time slot.
Estimated wait times for shuttle departure ranges from 0 to 5 mins max.
Gold Class
$650 gets you exclusive use of the van and exclusivity for that time block. Ideal for sports clubs and large groups.
Enjoy Up to 16 uplifts to use within 3 hours. Zero wait time.
Platinum Pass
$800
Exclusive use of shuttle van for 6 riders and 6 bikes. Ask about the option to add a 7th rider / bike.
Includes;
4 hours of unlimited shuttles
4 hours of travel
Ideal for Brisbane based riders looking to ride half a day in Tewantin without the hassle of driving. Also well suited to those on holidays in Brisbane without a vehicle to hit the trails with their own bikes or hire bikes.
OR mix it up and take in more than one riding location within the same day.
Also available for Airport Transfers, pick up and drop off door to door.
Transfers to trail locations available upon request.
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