FAQ

Riding

Our number one goal is to make you feel comfortable on your bike.  We want you to ride safely and utilize progression techniques that allow you to tackle more challenging terrain and features.
Skills covered in a session may include: Braking, shifting & gear selection, cornering, manuals, jumping, drops, looking up the trail, checking out new features before riding them, slow speed balance, switchbacks, dismounts, moving off the trail, moving onto the trail, cone work, drills, feet position, body position, bike/body separation and more.

Coaching sessions take place in the North Lake Tahoe or Reno area. Out of state/area can be arranged for additional travel fees.

I can cater for all levels from new rider to experienced racers looking to improve their race times. Coaching sessions are personalized and are dependent on your riding experience.

Coaching session lengths vary. Our sessions range from two hours to six hours depending on rider choice.

I will be riding alongside or behind you providing instruction. We will also stop, talk & evaluate trail sections.  During the 2021 season we will be trialing the Milo Communicator.

Bring water, snacks, a spare tube and anything else you would usually take on a ride.  I carry a small tool kit but it helps if you have your own.  If you need any emergency medication; asthma inhaler, epi-pen etc please carry these with you!

Yes.  I can coach you on your eMTB. E-Bikes are more aggressive and weigh more, so timing and response needs to be quick and precise when riding them.  I can help you with those skills.  Please note that due to trail restrictions, certain trails may be off limits when riding your eMTB. 

An Important Note About Safety

Mountain Biking is a fun & exhilarating sport, but there are risks and dangers associated with participation in Mountain Biking events and activities which could result in bodily injury, disability, paralysis and death. If you want to ride with me HELMETS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. A half shell is the minimum requirement but I strongly recommend a full-face helmet. Full finger gloves & knee pads are also required. Participants are responsible for the maintenance and care of their bike prior to & during our ride. I can help you set up your bike for optimal riding and help with suspension settings. Please note that this will count towards your session time.

About The Company

I am a BICP level 1, 2 and 3 certified mountain bike coach.  Level 3 is the highest offered and is particularly difficult to obtain.  There are currently around 20 ICP Level 3 Coaches in The World.

I have been professionally coaching for 8 years and riding for over 13. I have logged over 4500 hours of professional coaching.

Yes, our licence number is NV20181813655.  We are insured by AdventSure Insurance.

Yes, I am Wilderness First Aid Certified. My certificate ID is: a2q4vhnlw7 & it expires on 01/29/2023

Yes.  The safety of you & your children is my #1 concern at all times.

No, we are a mountain bike coaching company & do not offer guided tours.  You may ride trails that are new to you, but our primary objective is to improve your bike skills.

Ronnie’s Battleborn Prodigies LLC, 3870 Corvallis Drive, Reno, NV 89511

(775) 815-8938

[email protected]

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Policies

YES! Mountain biking carries a level of risk to the rider. YOU ASSUME THE RISK while riding. Remember, even when riding with a coach, don’t ride anything you are unsure of without inspecting it first.

You may pay online with any major credit or debit card at the time of booking.  If you prefer, you can book over the phone and pay me on the day.  I can accept cash, PayPal, Venmo & Apple Pay for in person payments.

Coaching sessions are rain or shine. If the weather is particularly bad we will work with you to reschedule on a date that is mutually agreeable.

We can coach children from age 6 and up.  The cutoff age for our “Kids Coaching” products is 12 years old.

  1. Everyone in your party must sign a waiver.  No waiver?  No ride!
  2. Please note that due to the limited availability of sessions, permit and insurance fees, travel arrangements for coaches and expenses to get to a session we require 48hrs notice for all cancellations. Cancellations within 48hrs will be subject to a 50% session fee or you can elect to apply your entire session to another day. We realize that life happens and if you have an issue we will be happy to help you to the best of our ability.
  3. If you need to make a change to your upcoming booking, please contact us right away or Login to Your Account to manage your booking(s).
  4. In the event of rain or other inclement weather we will reschedule your lesson (season dependent) and/or provide a credit (if prepaid) applicable toward any future lesson.
  5. We reserve the right to cancel any lesson for any reason we see fit. In the event of such a cancellation, a full refund (if prepaid) will be given to all registered participants.
  1. Our Coaching Sessions end on time & we leave time at the end to discuss your child’s progress. We ask that you arrive at the designated meeting point on time so we can have the post session discussion & not impact the client following your session.
  2. For all children not picked up by the end of the session, a charge of $30 for every fifteen (15) minutes after the session end time will be incurred.
  3. Recurring late pickup may result in cancellation of future sessions.
  4. After your third late occurrence we reserve the right to cancel all future sessions & terminate our relationship.
  5. If you are running late, please notify the coach and attempt to make alternate pick-up arrangements.
  6. When a child is not picked up in emergency situations including, but not limited to: inclement weather or natural disasters, we will follow the above “late pickup” policy starting 45 minutes from when the parent has been informed of the need for children to be picked-up.

You can read our full COVID-19 Plan here.

Trusted by families & shredders

Gretchen R Kids MTB Coaching

Ronnie has worked my 10 year old son over the past month and the progress has been tremendous. My son LOVES riding with him and is learning so much - Ronnie is an outstanding coach, super positive, supportive and pushes just enough so my son develops confidence and continues to progress.

Warren L Private MTB Coaching

I recently moved to Lake Tahoe with my family and decided that I wanted to learn how to mountain bike at the age of 51. I've taken two lessons from Ronnie in the last week and both have exceeded my expectations. He is an excellent coach who does an outstanding job of simply and clearly explaining the technical fundamentals and devising exercises to practice these basic skills. He also teaches you how to properly setup and maintain a mountain bike for different types of rides, not an easy task given how much technology is built into today's machines. Very enthusiastic and generous about sharing his knowledge of all aspects of mountain biking and the best rides in Lake Tahoe.

Will P Private MTB Coaching

Ronnie is a great coach who takes the time to listen to your goals, watch you ride, create a game plan, apply, and reinforce. I did a 4 hour private lesson that included fundamental drills in a controlled environment as well as coached trail riding. It was fun, high yield, and gave me some great areas to work on. I'll definitely be back!

Shelby B Kids MTB Coaching

My kids have so much fun and learn a great deal from biking with Ronnie. Not only does he take the kids on some diverse trails but he is very personable and teaches the kids so much more than just biking- maintaining their bikes and mechanics of their bikes.

Joseph B Private MTB Coaching

Ronnie is an excellent coach. He has an abundance of knowledge and can teach you how to put good technique into action for yourself. I have been riding bikes for most of my life and consider myself a fairly advanced rider. Ronnie still had plenty of pointers and things to work on for me. I would encourage riders of all skill levels to take a lesson with Battle Born Prodigies. Even if you already know everything, Ronnie is still a rad dude and super fun to ride with. You’ve got a world of skills and techniques to gain and nothing to lose, so go for it!

Alexander B Private MTB Coaching

I just had my first lesson with Ronnie yesterday. It took place in the Northstar area. I come from a competitive endurance background but I am massively lacking in the technical and skills department. After an extensive assessment conversation and a quick watch of my turning habits and bike handling in the parking lot, Ronnie was able to diagnose several issues with my form. He has perfectly crafted skills and programs to help with improvement in a variety of areas of mountain biking. The best part about Ronnie's lesson was that I got more and more stoked throughout to improve. He is confidence inspiring and patient as you learn and struggle through the process of unlearning and relearning how to ride like a ripper!Ronnie's lesson was worth every cent, I have already recommended his clinic to several close friends who I know would greatly benefit from this. Don't miss out on a lesson with Ronnie. It will make you a safer, more sendy rider no matter where you are at in your career. Trust in the Ronnie process and emerge a battleborn prodigy!

Paul P Kids MTB Coaching

We booked a group lesson with Ronnie because we were looking to experience some Tahoe trails as a family and see if we could all ride a bit better....especially me & my wife! Ronnie was super patient with all of us and walked us through some basics before we hit the trails. We never felt out of our depth on anything we were riding and our children had a wonderful day showing us just how much we have to learn. The fact that it was just our family made the day feel much more exclusive and personal. If you are in Lake Tahoe an are looking to go mountain biking you should definitely consider adding Ronnie to your list of potential teachers.

Maura W Kids MTB Coaching

I'm a mom who is scared about my son mountain biking. I called Ronnie to give my son a great experience and to help me feel more comfortable with his understanding of risk, need to develop skills, etc. He did an amazing job! My 15-year old enthusiast came home thrilled with the day, more aware of what he needs to do to cultivate his skill and his safety.I will do this again.

Ali H Private MTB Coaching

After chatting a bit about what my goals were, he put together a plan to focus on the areas that I wanted to work on and catered his teaching method to my preferred style.We started off the day covering the basics, talking about technique and running some drills and then hit the trails together. It was super fun and I definitely learned a lot.Ronnie is a really great instructor and would recommend him to anyone that wants to improve their mounting biking skills.

Ruby O Kids MTB Coaching

Ronnie has that rare ability to get kids riding better than they thought they could, faster than they thought they could & all while having so much fun they don't want to come home.

Cammie Shredder (14)

I love riding with Ronnie, he has taught me so much over the years I have been coached by him. He is always very patient with me when I am unsure and he is always stoked for me when I send it!

B Evans RenoDevo Team

Ronnie is a super rad dude! His coaching breaks down fundamentals into simple steps, that when put together bring your MTB game to the next level. I watched him work with the Jr race team this season - major improvements in the way the kids manage their bikes!

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