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25.01.2022 Are the kid's driving you crazy these holidays? Drive them to us and we'll take care of all their riding (and energy) needs! One day Kid's Clinic at Glenrock from 9am to 3pm. Click on the link for more info and to secure your booking! https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//kids-one-day-cli/

24.01.2022 Want to fly but can't go interstate? Don't worry, we can teach you all you need to know to safely travel off the ground on your bike! Click on the link below to gain confidence when you hit those jumps this summer! https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//intermediate-int/

24.01.2022 Our second student for the day was Yin who came to us after been riding for a little while but has struggled to progress from the beginner stage. Again we looked some basic body positions and started to get her move her body around the bike a bit more with a view to improving her cornering and other aspects. We worked on dealing with those small rocks on the trail as well as some minor descending. Yin is keen to build on this session so she has already booked into the 3hr Beginner's class at Awaba on Oct 17. We look forward to seeing her then and helping her further. Beginner's class here https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//beginners-sessio/

24.01.2022 Brad approached us to help him improve his confidence and knowledge on his new mountain bike to ultimately increase his fitness. He quickly realised that MTBing requires a lot of rider input, and the more you put into your bike ,the more you'll get in return from your riding! As always, we looked at Body Position, the foundation from which we build! You can see in the first part of the video Brad starting to get used to standing up, the balance and control whilst moving. So...unds simple, right? But keep practicing until you start to understand how to do this right, when you need to adopt this position, trail awareness and simply how it feels... Next we covered braking, getting Brad used to how each brake felt, controlling the amount of pressure and moving his body to counteract these braking forces. Finally, we looked at the basics of cornering. Again, another maneuver that is simple at slower speeds, but as the speed increases so does the difficulty and the more active you as a rider need to be. There's so much information to take in, especially when you're starting out, but with repetitive practice and good habits, it will improve your riding experience! We took these new skills out onto the trail and Brad soon started to understand how they worked and much more confident in himself taking on whatever he came across. I wish I'd had a video of his reaction to riding down a step down dip on the Development Trail! That 'whoopee!' of excitement was wonderful to hear, you couldn't wipe away his smile! That's the result we love to see when someone takes on these news skills and feels the difference! Good luck! Can't wait to see you again on a trail soon Brad! See more

24.01.2022 Managed to avoid the rain for Richard to get some professional advice to help improve his MTB riding today. Having a variety of bikes and riding experience but lacking the technical skills to push that little bit more, we progressively assessed and adjusted his Body Position to improve traction control and increase his confidence to ride technical sections, roll over and some rocks. Another manoeuvre that gets used everytime we all ride is CORNERING. Using his better Body P...osition to enhance his cornering and create that positive grip ensures he is less likely to suffer from that dreaded front wheel slip! Practicing on the fire trail first before hitting a few bermed corners allowed Richard to understand and FEEL the basics. Taking these skills onto the trails really drives home those initial basics...Body Position, Trail Awareness. Remember, get your homework done first so you get to enjoy the movement! Oh, and FYI...there's no new trail off that 3rd berm, just a classic case of where you look is where you go

22.01.2022 Have you had time off the bike recently? Or even been gifted with a new bike over Christmas? Did you need to improve on your skills so you'll feel more confident heading out once the skies clear? Invest in yourself, spend 3hrs with us to gain these skills that will get you out exploring our beautiful areas! You are very capable, we'll just teach you the safest and most effective way to use what you have!... Follow this link to find out more...https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//beginner-session/

21.01.2022 WITH RECENT COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS LIFTED, WE CAN AGAIN ACCEPT STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE OUR LOCAL AREA :) So, if you have been waiting and thinking about joining into our 3hr Beginner or Intermediate Intro to Jump classes, take advantage of the warmer weather and jump right in. To book into the Intro to Jumps https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//intermediate-int/... To book into the 3hr Beginner's Session https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//beginners-sessio/

17.01.2022 Want to improve your cornering skills? Its amazing how much cornering can affect your overall riding experience by working on flowing better, maintaining or even increasing your speed and getting more fun out of your ride. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check out the link for more details!... https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//intermediate-cor/

17.01.2022 Yesterday we were back at Ourimbah MTB Park with Andy. We had a session with Andy a few weeks back where he learned to hit the tabletops really well. You can see his effort a few posts back. Today it was about dealing with drops, lines, rocky sections and revising the last session's lessons. Andy needed to learn how to read the trail ahead in order to choose better lines through rocky sections, as well as into, over and away after a drop. It was time to seriously get asserti...ve with Andy to get him to be less of a passenger on his own bike, and more like the driver. This required some body movement work, in particular, getting him in sync with the bike and the terrain pressures put upon it. Finding his rhythm through the rocks and leading into the jumps was focused on, as was aggressively shoving the bike into the trail when needed in order to float his body above. We also practised a few landing techniques (hucks, single wheel etc) off the drops so Andy had plenty of confidence no matter what happened. Another excellent session, well done Andy. See more

17.01.2022 Want to consolidate your trail riding in just a few hours? Wish you could go for a trail ride and work on certain sections with a fully qualified coach by your side? Here's your chance!! Click below to find out more and secure your spot today! https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//beginner-gc-0000/

17.01.2022 Saturday’s Intermediate Cornering Masterclass was packed with eager students keen to find that better control and flow to take their cornering skills to that next level. To achieve good riding techniques and skills you need a strong foundation, beginning with Body Position. As the students practiced this and took these principles into their cornering, they soon realized how important correct riding position can affect their cornering abilities. As they increased their confide...nce and speed, they discovered how much more traction and control they had when adopting a few improvements to their riding styles. Practicing these in a safe environment before venturing out to the trails allowed them to put these techniques into practice with amazing results. Small subtle adjustments gradually had everyone flowing around the various corners quicker. Things like preparation before entering the corner, where to look, how to separate from the bike to allow more lean into the flatter turns were just some of the tips they took on. As you watch the video take note for the various body positions, feet and even simple things like where the riders look. These all have an effect on the overall maneuver of Cornering. We encounter more corners than anything else whilst out trail riding, and being able to adopt better control, flow and overall riding efficiency helps you get more out of every ride! Thanks to a great group for pushing their limits and keep practicing these skills to create good habits! Was great to see the progression in everyone. See more

17.01.2022 Yesterday we were at Glenrock MTB Park for a couple of private sessions. The first up was Anita who is a relative beginner wanting to know how to ride over rocky stuff. Although ata beginner level of rocky, we first worked on body positions before looking at terrain awareness to help Anita understand what was coming up as she rode, and what she might do to stay stable and safe. Smaller things like gear changing were also looked at and Anita was riding a lot more confidently than when we started by the time we finished 2 hours later. A long and exciting way to go, but she has made a great start.

16.01.2022 Our 3hr Beginner's skills session is ready to go. For more info or to grab your spot click below...

15.01.2022 Kid's clinic only a week away... get your tickets! https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//kids-one-day-cli/

15.01.2022 We are kicking back into our group sessions again :) Is it time to learn how to do those jumps on the XC trails? Looks like fun... and it IS fun! Our Intro to Jumps 3hr session is designed to help those riders who have never jumped, get those wheels off the ground and enjoy more flow and fun on the trails. The session is also good for those who have started jumping but can't figure out why they keep shooting off in directions unknown. Limited spots available, don't miss out.... To book in or more info https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//intermediate-int/

14.01.2022 Not too late to jump into our Gaining Confidence class this Saturday morning. Designed for riders who have done recent Beginner classes or those just feel they can't seem to progress from beginner level. We'll take you out on some of the Awaba XC Trail where we listen to you and help you re-learn and apply your skills on specific sections of trail. No pressure, we are there to help and encourage you all to learn at your own level! For more info or book in... https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//beginner-gc-0000/

14.01.2022 While we are waiting for our group sessions to kick off again we'll put up a few articles we've written to help those who might need the advice. We put up a Snake article a few posts down so check that one out too. Today it's social rides... daunting to the newer riders regardless of skill level. https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//newbies-guide-to/

13.01.2022 This morning we were out with David at the Glenrock MTB Park. David is very new to MTB, and therefore wanted a few basics to help him along his way. He has ridden almost no singletrack before so we started with basic body positions and ventured on to seated cornering. We discussed and practiced how to get extra grip and which lines to ride and why. Finally we moved into rolling off small rocks and step-downs. David should be able to see his progress in both speed and smoothness as his technique improved. Lots of practice to do yet, but an excellent start to enjoying some fun singletrack and feeling safer on those fire breaks he likes as well.

13.01.2022 Yesterday we were out at the Awaba MTB Park for a 3hr Intermediate Intro to Jumps class. As always, the class was a mix of male and female students at different skill levels. Each rider worked on their technique at their own pace under the helpful guidance of our coaches, and bit by bit, gained confidence and progressed. The photos (and video to follow) will help the students to see their body positions and technique so they can continue to practice and improve.

13.01.2022 When you're new to MTB, buying a bike can be downright frightening. Our article on the subject is designed to help with that...

13.01.2022 Great Aunty Tanya gave young Bobby the perfect present for Christmas! Blessed with great weather and prime conditions (where we were anyhow!) Bobby learnt some valuable lessons to help him continue his riding journey in life! Covering the usual Body Position - so he's ready for anything and using Trail Awareness - to be better abled to prepare for what's in front of him, we looked at Cornering and Leading the Bike.... Taking these skills and applying it to the trails is where you soon learn how important they are. Was great to catch up with Tanya again who is clearly a big inspiration and with much practice, has demonstrated she too has taken on our lessons to help her achieve some amazing adventures of her own!

11.01.2022 We had a few tough souls brave the heat yesterday for our Gaining Confidence course at Awaba! We started by ensuring they had the correct position for that better control and stabilisation needed, before getting out onto the trails. Trail Scanning is such an important element to our riding, allowing you to see what's coming and to prepare for what's next. Definitely something these guys found out when they weren't looking up enough at the right times! Using that Body Positio...n to stay in control over varying terrain helps but is something we all need to practice so it becomes a habit. Taller people especially need to practice this as they have so much further down to come, but with practice it will, so keep up the great work (looking at you, Michael!) Confidence is something that we all build up gradually and the joy of MTBing is you can still get out there and ride, but to your own limits. As coaches, we offer you the techniques and feedback to increase these limits, no matter what level you're at! See more

10.01.2022 With a big future of riding still to come for young Conor, today was a great day of learning good habits and skills to take him far! Initially we ensured he had the proper foundations for building up his skills, and working him towards his desire to be able to do drops and jumps better. Having little off-road experience, Conor tackled every situation and obstacle with enthusiasm and following our instructions began to understand the importance of Body Position, Timing, Trail Scanning and even the effects of having the correct Gearing in any given situation. From his positive feedback, I feel this will be the first of many times we'll see young Conor out on the trails! Good luck and I hope your Dad will be able to keep up!

10.01.2022 Saturday Oct 10 is our Intro to Jumps 3hr class. This is for intermediate level riders wanting to learn to do those little jumps you find on the average xc trail. You'll learn how to control the bike on the ground and in the air, how to launch/pop, where to look and how to stay straight. You might even learn to do little gap jumps if you are keen. LIMITED places so don't miss out. And YES, riders from outside our area welcome. For more info and to book in https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//intermediate-int/

10.01.2022 Still places available in our super fun Intro to Jump class this Saturday at Awaba. Coaches Sarah and Bec would love to see you there. Both girls have loads of experience in everything from gravity to coss country and will help you take the small steps throughout the session that result in getting those wheels off the ground. And there's no pressure! You take on only the challenges they set for you IF you are happy and comfortable doing so. It's always nice to know how to take off straight and land smooth. For more info and/or to book in https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//intermediate-int/

09.01.2022 After popular demand we have scheduled a One Day Kid's Clinic. We're excited to offer a fun filled day of learning and games, to improve their skills and confidence. Want to know more? Click on the link below. ... https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//kids-one-day-cli/ See more

09.01.2022 Last weekend we were at the Awaba MTB Park with Drew and Stuart. The guys had decided that they needed some cornering help. We focused on reading the trail and picking lines, body positions and how to find more grip through the turns. The guys have some practice to do moving forward, but they made good progress and hopefully are enjoying better flow and traction in the corners now.

09.01.2022 Don't forget to secure your spot for the upcoming One Day Kid's Clinic! We're excited to plan this day, with fun and games (this is how they learn but don't give the game away! ) to give the kid's the skills and confidence to ride to school safely, disappear with their friends all day or to just to have fun whenever they're on their bikes. If you want to know more or to book, head to... https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//kids-one-day-cli/ Stay tuned for more dates and clinic's to be announced shortly for January...

08.01.2022 This morning we were out at the Awaba MTB Park with Tahn and Eden for a private beginner session. Both turned out to be very keen, responsive learners so we were able to pack in quite a few lessons throughout the session. We kicked off with body positions, gear choices, braking and cornering drills before hitting the trails to learn about trail awareness, picking lines and using all those skills to handle a tricky, descending, closing, loose corner. After some more trail work we finally looked at getting over small step downs and learned a bit about terrain pressures. This video will help the pair look back and recognise some areas to work on.

07.01.2022 Saturday we caught up with Brad. Brad has a Cross Country background, competed in a few Events, loves his riding, has been cycling since childhood. He came to us looking for better flow, corners, techniques to hit the A lines with confidence & take on clearing jumps. We started out looking at the most important body position, making adjustments that gave Brad positive results straight away. We went onto building good foundations, honing in on his skills. The effectiveness of ...good trail scanning, how it can affect your technique out on the trail getting your timing right, taking on corners, rocky terrain, drops, When to brake and where not too, learning how to read the trail ahead, better line choices. Brad was making nice progression, bike body separation, rotation, learning to work the bike not just being the passenger. With some practice & refining we will see Brad hitting up the Enduro trails for sure very soon. Nice work Brad. #momentumisyourfriend See more

06.01.2022 We're still running Private Sessions, which make wonderful gifts for you or your loved one's. The gift that keeps on giving! Skills are for life knowledge is power! Feeling safe and confident on your bike and gaining more enjoyment from every ride! https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au/private-xc-sessions/

05.01.2022 Warm weather means snakes on the move. What do I do if I see one on the trail?

05.01.2022 Did Santa bring you a NEW bike?? Are you out exploring new places or going on a holiday soon with your bike? Did you want to gain more skills and experience to help you ride more confidently? If you said YES to any of these, we have the clinic for you! 3hrs, experienced coaches and immediate feedback for you to experience immediate results! Click here to find out more... https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//beginner-session/

04.01.2022 We are getting asked lately about when we will run more group sessions for both beginner and intermediate riders. They are coming! We plan both an intermediate level intro to jumps session on Oct 10 and beginner's session Oct 17 at Awaba MTB Park and possibly followed by flow and cornering sessions later in the month and early Nov. Watch here and our website for when those become available!

03.01.2022 Anxiety is a real thing. If you suffer from anxiety with your riding, maybe this will help a little...

01.01.2022 Our Intro to Jumps session is open for entries for those intermediate level riders out there wanting to learn how to get their wheels off the ground enough (and land safely) to enjoy those xc trails so much more. Only a few spots left. For more info or to book in ... https://www.momentumisyourfriend.com.au//intermediate-int/