Mountain Biking is very appealing to kids, it’s physically & mentally challenging, gets them outside into nature, & let’s face it, mountain biking is just a cool sport!
So what do you do when your child wants to learn to ride a mountain bike or improve their mountain bike skills? It seems too scary/dangerous/difficult right? Well, as with any other sport, the best advice is to turn to a Professional Coach.
I am very experienced with coaching child and youth mountain bikers & helping them to progress their mountain bike skills in a safe & repeatable way. I am an ICP Level 3 Certified Mountain Bike Coach (the highest offered) and I am Wilderness First Responder Certified.
I know that as a parent your time and resources can be limited so I offer great value Private Mountain Bike Coaching Sessions so your child or youth mountain biker (age 6 to 12) can improve their riding quickly.
I offer discount for repeat custom.
If you have more than one child, take advantage of my Kids Group Mountain Bike Coaching which offers the same great coaching at a lower hourly rate for groups of 2 to 6 youth mountain bikers.
Participants (riders) must be able to ride standing up for 300+ feet and be able to ride uphill. We do not “teach kids how to ride a bike”, we develop mountain bike skills in kids and adults who can already ride a bike. We are not a babysitting service. Please only schedule if your child meets the minimum riding requirements and is willing and eager to ride and learn.
If you have any questions prior to booking please use the contact form, email me or call me. I am always happy to hear from clients, both old and new.
Finally, if you would like to get 10% off your first Family MTB Lesson just fill out the form below and I’ll send you a coupon you can use at checkout!
Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.
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.
We are so thankful the awesome BackCountry bike store in Truckee referred us to Ronnie who worked his magic with our teenage son with patience, enthusiasm, kindness, and incredible knowledge about mountain bikes and the beautiful trails of North Lake Tahoe. Ronnie does not just "speak bike" and "ride the ride" - he also knows how to instill confidence and inspiration with information and care of a professional. I highly recommend Ronnie to any parent, especially one of a child with special needs; he has that "je ne sais quoi" ability to connect. Ronnie generously shares his rare gift with children in a way that is beautiful to experience. Thank you Ronnie for creating three joyful biking adventures for our son! You have officially become part of our annual vacation ritual. We look forward to seeing you every time we come back to Lake Tahoe!
Ronnie is very thoughtful in his approach and works to connect with each kid at not only their skill level, but also their interest level. He is super safety conscious which I’m very thankful for in ensuring our kids are taught how to ride responsibly. We will for sure be doing more lessons with Ronnie. Great coach and all around great guy you can trust!
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Please note that we require 1 week notice for all cancellations.
Cancellations within 1 week will be subject to a 50% session fee.
Bookings are subject to our Terms of Service.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE BIKES OR EQUIPMENT
Lake Tahoe MTB Lessons
Bumps, humps & jumps!
Professional Coach
I teach MTB lessons for beginners and at an advanced level. I have over 15 years mountain bike riding and racing experience. I am an ICP Level 3 certified coach with 11 years & over 6000 hours coaching experience, including 5 years coaching at Northstar™ Bike Park.
Incredible Trails
During your MTB skills session we will be riding some of the best Lake Tahoe mountain bike trails on offer. All riders are assessed by an expert coach & MTB trails will be age & skill level appropriate.
Personalized Coaching
We work at your pace and build MTB skills in a steady, safe and consistent manner so you or your youth mountain biker can progress your trail riding in a fun way. I have a strong focus on teaching kids and teens to ride to their potential.
Important Safety Info
Please read the following information before coming to your session. This important information is for the safety of you or your child.
We do not provide bikes or equipment.
- Disc brakes & suspension recommended
- eMTB's are welcome
- No coaster brakes, backpedal brakes or kickstands please
- Please do a quick bike check before the session (tire pressure, brakes work, chain is lubed & quick releases are tight)
- Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.
- Helmet* (full face on Black Diamond Trails*)
- Full Finger Gloves*
- Knee Pads*
- Elbow Pads
- Eye protection; glasses or goggles
- Shoes (Closed-toed & flat soled. Skate shoes are better than sneakers)
- Chest/Back/Neck Protection is optional
- * = Required Items
- Please note that we do not provide bikes or equipment.
- Water bottle/hydration pack & a snack
- Backpack with lunch for 4+ hr sessions
- Sunscreen (please pre-apply)
- Bug Repellent
- A layer of warm clothes
- A waterproof jacket
- Any emergency medications (inhaler, EpiPen® etc)
- A signed Asthma action plan (if applicable)
- A signed Allergy action plan (if applicable)
- A signed waiver
- Emergency Medical Info Cards are highly recommended for MTB riders