3hr Private Lesson - Hatley Pointe with Head Coach Josh Whitmore

Location

Mars Hill, North Carolina

Group Size

4 people per guide

Duration

3 hours

Private Lesson for Beginner to Pro level riding at Hatley Pointe Bike Park  with MTB Skills Factory Head Coach Josh Whitmore

Hatley Pointe is excited to partner with MTB Skills Factory as the official mountain bike skills school provider for the bike park! MTB Skills Factory has been a national leader in professional skills coaching for the past 10+ years, providing lessons to thousands of riders. We’re thrilled to bring their high level of expertise and professionalism to the bike park to have access to the most experienced and highly certified coaches in the country.

Each lesson is custom designed to meet your goals and ability level. 

Example Topics:

• Strategies for tackling obstacles including rocks, roots, rollers, jumps, drops, berms etc. 
• Refinement of body position to stay centered and have better range of motion and traction for downhill riding
• Being more aggressive and pro-active in difficult terrain
• Weighting and unweighting the bike for features
• Learn or refine jumping technique, from first time getting wheels in the air to being more in control and consistent on all jumps to learning tricks like whips and tables.
• Better braking for increased control, stability, and traction
• Better cornering through body position, braking, line choice, rotation, etc.
• Coaching and feedback for individual obstacles and features
• Video analysis for movement patterns, form, and timing

Who should take this lesson?

This lesson is for any level rider from first timer to pro who are interested in progressing their mountain bike ability, ride more confidently, and tackle more terrain. Riders picking a lesson with head coach Josh Whitmore are typically seeking a high quality lesson from one of the most experienced and highly qualified full-time coaches in the world. 

Who will be my instructor?

This lesson is with Head Coach - Josh Whitmore, one of only four certified Level 4 coaches in the USA through the GSMBC and PMBIA. Josh has been teaching mountain bike lessons since the late 90's and is one of the most experienced, certified, and capable coaches in the world. Josh teaches mountain bikes full-time, year-round. In addition to teaching private lessons and group clinics for MTB Skills Factory, Josh also trains other mountain bike coaches by offering staff training and professional development for skills schools, bike parks, and summer camps. He is the most active instructor-trainer for the GSMBC, conducting 15-18 certification courses per year for Levels 1-3.

Click HERE to learn more about Josh Whitmore

Location: 
Hatley Pointe Bike Park / Mountain Resort
578 Valley View Cir, Mars Hill, NC 28754

Questions?

Contact us at info@mtbskillsfactory.com or call/text  828-222-0890