Expert Mountain Bike Coaching in Northstar™ Area
I can teach you you the proper techniques and safety measures to ensure an enjoyable and safe ride.
Ronnie’s Battle Born Prodigies offers mountain bike lessons in the Northstar™ California area for adults, kids, families, groups & corporate events.
Are you ready to take your mountain biking skills to the next level? As a certified & experienced instructor I will guide you through the trails, teaching you proper technique and helping you build confidence on the bike.
My lessons are suitable for riders of all levels, from beginners looking to learn the basics to experienced riders looking to fine-tune their skills. I offer both group and private lessons, so you can choose the option that best fits your needs and schedule.
During our lessons, you’ll have the opportunity to ride on a variety of terrain, from smooth singletrack to challenging technical trails. You’ll learn how to handle different types of terrain, as well as how to navigate through tight turns and navigate over obstacles.
Lessons are designed to be fun and educational, and I strive to create a supportive and welcoming atmosphere for all riders. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the sport, I have a lesson that’s right for you.
Finally, for the Groms, we offer Summer Camps in Lake Tahoe so your little shredder can learn to ride safely and have fun this summer.
So come join me and take your mountain biking to new heights!
Note that we are not an official Northstar™ California partner & offer coaching in the Northstar™ California area, not at Northstar™.
This page is not sponsored by, endorsed by or affiliated with Northstar™ California or Vail Resorts.
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!
So glad to have bumped into Ronnie at a pump park -- such an amazing teacher of biking skills to a young biker! The twelve year old evidenced material improvement in the course of each session (bike park, as well as mountain bike trails), and came back with a ton of enthusiasm for the sport, thanks to Ronnie. The video feeds were useful for maintaining engagement during the lesson, as well as providing lasting teaching.Bottom line: Ronnie is great with kids, apart from being a great teacher.
Ronnie is a fantastic teacher and did a great job of providing instruction to both of us, even though we are at very different skill levels. He made sure he understood what riding/skills we wanted to focus on and gave us great foundational skills to work on.By the end of our session I realized that I could have been riding better for the past 35 years! Better late than never!
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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
MTB Lessons Northstar™ CA
Neutralize Northstar™ Gnar!
Professional Coach
I teach MTB lessons for beginners and at an advanced level. I have over 16 years mountain bike riding and racing experience. I am an ICP Level 3 certified coach with 12 years & over 7000 hours coaching experience, including 5 years coaching at Northstar™ Bike Park.
Incredible Northstar™ Area Trails
During your MTB skills session we will be riding some of the best Northstar™ Area 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