Josh Whitmore
About me
Josh Whitmore – Owner / Head Coach
One of the most highly trained, certified, and experienced mountain bike instructors in the country:
- Currently teaching 180+ days per year
- Teaching mountain biking since 1995
- Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Outdoor Education / Experiential Education
- Instructor-Trainer for the PMBIA and for many bike parks, summer camps, and skills schools
- Former full-time professional mountain bike racer
- 2-time National Mountain Bike Champion (XCO + XCM)
- Born/raised in Brevard, NC
- You can usually find Josh in the Mountains of North Carolina, but he also travels a fair amount to work with mountain bike clients and train instructors around the globe.
Certifications
PMBIA Level 3 "AIR Instructor" + "TECH Instructor", Instructor-Trainer
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association, certified to coach advanced riders in any advanced terrain including Jumps and Drops. Also serve as an instructor-trainer, teaching PMBIA Level 1 certification courses.
Wilderness First Responder
Industry standard emergency medicine certification for working in remote backcountry locations.
Safe Sport
Coaches Certification for the prevention of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and misconduct
USA Cycling Category 2 Coach
Certified Level 2 Endurance Sports Coach with USA Cycling
Reviews
Trip: 3hr Private Lesson - Kanuga - with Coach Josh Whitmore
With Josh W. on November 08, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Joshua has great experience and he’s a great inatructor. He gave me some great advice to improve my jumping cornering and also helped me reinforce some fundamentals. I’ve taken other courses and private lessons and he has been the best by four.
By James M. on November 09, 2024
Trip: 3hr Private Lesson - Kanuga - with Coach Josh Whitmore
With Josh W. on August 14, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Josh offers a well constructed class with easy to follow and practice steps. The progression of the instruction builds skill upon skill to elevate riding, cornering and jumps. I will be back to continue honing my skills as a rider.
By Greg F. on August 15, 2024
Trip: 2hr Private Lesson - Kanuga - with Coach Josh Whitmore
With Josh W. on August 05, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
I'm thrilled! The foundational lessons have been incredibly enlightening. I'm eager to see how they'll propel my skills forward. Looking forward to the next level of learning!
By Giovanni P. on August 06, 2024
Trip: 2hr Private Lesson - Kanuga - with Coach Josh Whitmore
With Josh W. on June 17, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Had an awesome lesson with Josh and I’m excited to practice the things we worked on.
By Joseph S. on June 30, 2024
Trip: 4hr Private Lesson - Kanuga - with Coach Josh Whitmore
With Josh W. on May 28, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Awesome instructor who got me to the next level and will do the same for you
By Nicholas H. on May 30, 2024
Trip: Intro to Jumping Clinic at Kanuga
With Josh W. on March 24, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Attending the intro to jumps skills clinic was an absolute blast! Josh is incredibly knowledgeable and made learning fun and engaging. They covered everything from basic techniques to more advanced concepts, catering to all skill levels. I left feeling more confident and excited to practice. Highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking to improve their skills on the trails. Huge thanks to the instructors for a fantastic experience!
By Cody F. on March 25, 2024
Trip: 3hr Private Lesson - Pisgah - with Coach Josh
With Josh W. on March 18, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Josh was excellent!! Made a great point of understanding where my biggest opportunities were to ensure that our time was spent appropriately! Went to Kanuga Bike Park and he even helped tow up with his e-bike to maximize ride time. Great guy and great coach.
By Alejandro D. on March 21, 2024
Trip: 3hr Private Lesson - Kanuga - with Coach Josh Whitmore
With Josh W. on March 03, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
I loved riding with Josh! He taught me some awesome drop skills!
By Sydney E. on March 10, 2024
Trip: 3hr Private Lesson - DuPont State Park - with Coach Josh
With Josh W. on February 24, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Fantastic. Josh taught me a great deal about positioning my body while riding, and it has improved my confidence on the trail immensely. Small things like grip, position on the seat, and using the hips has me more engaged with my bike to crush more technical terrain. I appreciated his approach and his thoughtful manner of explanation. Josh is an excellent teacher and a humble shredder.
By Erik S. on March 09, 2024
Trip: 4hr Custom Road Skills Lesson w Coach Josh
With Josh W. on February 25, 2024
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Great lesson with so many helpful suggestions. Getting out on the bike today to keep those pointers fresh.
By Jessie B. on February 26, 2024
Trip: 3hr Private Lesson - Advanced Black-Rated Trails at Ride Kanuga
With Josh W. on December 31, 2023
Company: MTB Skills Factory
Josh is really knowledgeable. I had a pretty clear objective of what I wanted to work on and Josh was able to deliver! I highly recommend MTB Skills Factory.
By Mitch B. on January 08, 2024