Private MTB lessons | Performance packages
Treadmark MTB Skills · Queenstown
Private MTB lessons designed to transform your riding.
Focused, high-detail coaching built around your goals, experience and learning style. Start where you are and unlock your next level.
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Private MTB lessons
Your lesson. Your goals. Your next breakthrough.
Whether you are riding for the first time or refining advanced skills, each session is designed around your current riding and the progress that matters most to you.
Build confident fundamentals in a safe, controlled environment or work through detailed technical coaching on real terrain. Every lesson gives you clear, practical tools to keep progressing after the session.
- A dynamic learning environment designed for progress.
- A structured process matched to your goals and ability.
- Clear coaching input that works with how you learn.
- A sense of achievement and practical next steps after every lesson.
Your lesson pathway
Progress with a clear process.
Each private lesson moves from understanding your riding to applying useful changes on suitable trail features.
01
Understand
Discuss your goals, experience, confidence and current challenges. So we can create the most efficeint plan to reach your goals.
02
Observe
Review your bike setup, movement patterns and trail habits to get an in-depth insight into your unique riding style.
03
Coach
Certified to the highest global standard via the PMBIA our coaches use concise explanations, demonstrations and personal cues that produce both measured and felt outcomes directly on the trail.
04
Apply
Practise changes in a controlled environment and on suitable trails. Challenging and developing skills/foundations doesn't necessarily mean riding harder trails, you're in safe hands.
05
Sustain
Leave as a better rider with an improved skillset that sustains independent progression long after your lesson.
Technical progression
More control. More confidence. More trail options.
Develop the movements and decision-making that let you ride with greater stability, control and confidence - then put them to work on features that suit your level.
- Position, stability and range of movement.
- Pressure control and confident braking.
- Cornering, steeps, jumps and trail features.
- Personal cues that make new skills repeatable.
How to choose a level
Understanding Our Riding Level System (Levels 1–4)
When booking in for programs, whether that’s private lessons or school holiday programs, we use a level system so you know exactly where you’d fit in and what sort of progression you can expect. This system runs from Level 1 through to Level 4.
Level 1
Level 1 – Foundational Level
This is our foundational level. This is meant for people who haven’t been mountain biking before but are still strong bikers. What I mean by strong bikers is you should be able to ride with level feet and if you do come to a stop using both brakes, your feet shouldn’t wobble.
Ideally, you’re standing up and riding with level pedals, and if you come to a stop, your feet aren’t wobbling. This just shows that you’ve got the inherent stability to add more foundation mountain biking skills. If this isn’t the case, you may need to work on those foundation skills before you go mountain biking.
Level 2
Level 2 – Early Trail Riding
Level 2 is where you started exploring some mountain bike trails on your own, and you can start to get down some great tree trails like Hammies, Hot Rod, or Morning Glory with relative ease.
The skills you’d learn in this level would be a foundational body positions to make your way around these descents more comfortably, along with some cornering skills to increase that traction.
Level 3
Level 3 – Intermediate Riders
Level 3 is a bit of a broader concept. This is where most of intermediate riders, strong intermediate riders, come through. Ideally, you’d be comfortable on grade 3 and grade 4 trails and just venturing out towards black trails.
The progression you will learn in this level is a refinement in body movement, so essentially how you move on the bike while staying centered, how you create traction and pressure in the corners, and where the right amount of compression is on the jumps as well.
Level 4
Level 4 – Advanced Riders
This is the most advanced level. Here you’ll be comfortable riding grade 5 trails and venturing out into grade 6s. Ideally, your riding would be fairly consistent when challenged and almost intuitive when you’re riding trails that are within your comfort zone.
Here, our instruction will add more refinement to your techniques so your skills show up in a more instinctive manner as you continue to challenge yourself.
Performance packages
Choose the progress you want to make.
Session packs create a purposeful coaching pathway, whether you are sharpening one skill or working toward long-term performance on the trail.
Enquire and book a private consultation for a customised training plan for performance packagaes.
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Focused Progress
Best for improving one clear skill area, such as cornering, jumps, steeps or braking control.
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Complete Development
Ideal for riders who want broader progression, stronger consistency and a structured coaching pathway.
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Long-Term Transformation
The best option for sustained development, advanced features and measurable long-term performance.
Book online now!Packs are valid for 12 months from purchase and can be used by one or two riders of similar ability.
What’s included
Detailed coaching that goes beyond the session.
Your coaching plan is built around the riding you want to unlock, with useful feedback and setup guidance that help turn one good session into lasting progress.
Bike setup
In-depth guidance on sag, rebound and compression, plus tyre pressure and bike-fit recommendations.
Personal feedback
Clear video and voice over session feedback along with detailed analysis through the Sport Sense coaching app.
Performance tracking
Realistic goals and KPIs, with complimentary timed training and BrakeAce available when requested at booking.
Flexible booking
Session-pack purchasers receive a booking code that works as credit toward their selected sessions, we reccommend to use them weekly to increase value out of the progression block.
Queenstown locations
Meet the trail where it suits your goals.
Locations are selected to match your session plan and the skills you are working on.
- 7 Mile Reserve
- Wynyard Jump Park
- Ben Lomond Trails via Skyline Gondola
- Coronet Peak
- Cardrona Alpine Resort
*Lift passes are required where applicable and are purchased separately.
Bring the essentials
Arrive ready to ride.
- Fitness appropriate for a half-day or full-day session, with regular breaks.
- A working mountain bike with treaded knobby tyres.
- Enough snacks and water for the session.
- A correctly fitting helmet and knee pads.
- For lift-access bike parks: a full-face helmet and chest/back protection.
Bike and equipment rentals can be arranged during booking. Provide rider height and weight so your rental bike can be prepared before pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
If you have a specific goal or need help selecting a package, your lesson can be tailored around it.
- Do I need to be an advanced rider?No. Sessions are tailored to your current ability, whether you are building confidence or working on advanced features.
- Which package is right for me?Choose 3 sessions for a focused skill goal, 5 for broader progression, or 10 for long-term transformation and measurable results.
- How do session packs work?After purchase, you receive a booking code that works like credit and can be used to book individual lesson times.
- Can I share a package?Packages can be used by one or two riders of similar ability. Larger groups may be possible when abilities are closely matched.
- What if I need to reschedule or the weather is unsuitable?Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 72 hours’ notice. If conditions are unsafe, your session will be rescheduled at no additional cost.
Ready to ride?
Choose your session and start progressing.
Build a coaching plan around your riding, your goals and the trail skills that matter most.
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