This is a great class to do for all beginner mountain bikers! Matt helped to boost my confidence and increase my basic skills so that I can start to feel more comfortable on the trails. I was quite nervous on the trails, but Matt was patient and provided me with reassurance. He never pressured me when I was feeling unable to do something, but rather provided alternatives and words of encouragement.

The session was a lot of fun, very educational, and confidence inspiring. Matt’s a definite pro and a very good instructor; breaking every component of each lesson down to an accessible level. Attention was also very individualized and targeted to skill/experience levels of participants. This ensures that no one is left behind, and no one gets bored. More time could have been spent in trails; however this is understandably at Matt’s professional discretion – to be used in the interest of the whole group. Overall we had a great time and would definitely recommend it to anyone who could benefit.

I have been riding for many years, but over the last several years have ridden much less as a result of a growing family. My wife has ridden with me, but has never ridden much more than some of the easier Gatineau Park trails and Greenbelt trails.

For me, even the “Basic” skills you covered in this course helped me a lot. And reset many of the bad habits that I have been riding with. After your course, I find I am more confident and smoother on many obstacles and particular downhill sections. I am better balanced on my bike and find my control is better as a result of more weight on the front wheel.

My wife benefited as well…Here is her quote:

I thought it was really well done; they took the time to really show each of us the right techniques and had the patience to let us build our confidence to try them. I learned a lot and am really looking forward to go riding again.

Also she told me she would not have even attempted to ride some of the trails that we finished the day with had she not been in the class!

Thanks again