Treadmark MTB Skills · Queenstown
PRIVATE and PERFORMANCE
Focused, high detail coaching built for your riding goals, experience and learning style. Start where you are and unlock your next level.
- QUEENSTOWN
- CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT
- CORONET PEAK
Choose your coaching
Choose the right way to progress.
Start with the product that matches your goal. Every route is built around your current riding and the progress that matters most to you.
Private MTB Lesson
Private MTB Lesson
Best for riders wanting personalised coaching, a specific skill breakthrough, confidence, or a one-off tune up to get you ready for the season.
$325
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Performance Packages
Best for riders wanting structured progression across multiple sessions, measurable improvement for performance/race development. This is where we scale the level of focus and effort from both, rider and coach to achieve the most out of our riding.
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What to expect with us at Treadmark
Detailed coaching, matched to your riding.
Every lesson is tailored to the individual rider, your goals and the terrain that will help you progress.
- Highly qualified PMBIA certified coaching. We go a step further and lead our lessons with actual kinematics and analyze movement patterns that give an accurate, in-depth corrective insight into your riding.
- Video and voice feedback through a coaching app where applicable post lessons, so your riding improvement is tracked and continues.
- For race development, we'll use a combination of skills work and performance coaching that includes timed training and BrakeAce analysis to find the best mix to increase your performance.
- Coaching across Queenstown riding locations. Complimentary transport from your accommodation at no extra cost.
- Curious to know what a custom plan could do for you? Get in touch.
Your lesson pathway
Progress with a clear process.
A professional method without unnecessary theory: understand your riding, make useful changes, then apply them to the trail and watch yourself grin at the difference.
Introduce.
Discuss your goals, experience, confidence and current challenges. Don't be shy, the better we understand you - the quicker we find a plan that suits best.
Analyze
We review bike setup, movement patterns and trail habits. Then we'll introduce corrective changes.
Coach
We'll use concise explanations, demonstrations and personal cues so learning retention is prioritized. For any long-term sessions, we'll try our best to ensure the same coach works with you.
Apply
We practice changes in controlled environments and on suitable trails and review if we've reached our intended goals. This is where riders start to feel considerable differences in their riding. For our expert riders, we'll use timed training and BrakeAce to measure objective improvements.
Sustain
We measure your success not with what you achieve with us but with how your progress tracks after your lessons. Clarity of what worked for you and how to keep improving to unlock your potential is exactly what we deliver.
GOOGLE REVIEWS
LUKE
The lessons were very detailed and specific in the areas that you needed me to work on. Your explanation and example for the techniques were very easy to understand. You pay large attention to minute details that is easily over looked but makes a big difference at high speeds. I like how simple and focused lessons are, yet they are able to make a huge impact on my confidence and skill especially in technical trails.
ERIC WONG
We had a great experience with Piyush. He helped us with our body position and cornering fundamentals which greatly helped our riding. My son and I are advanced riders able to tackle grade 5/6 trails in NZ and double black and even pro lines in Whistler. Piyush definitely is knowledgeable and has the experience to spot adjustments even if it’s minor changes that improve your riding overall.
I highly recommend to take his private lessons.
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. Each lesson is 3hrs. Lift passes and rentals are a separate cost.
3
Focused Progress
For one defined skill or riding goal.
$795
Book online now!5
Complete Development
For riders wanting broader, structured progression.
$1425
Book online now!10
Long-Term Transformation
For riders wanting sustained development and performance improvement.
$2995
Book online now!Packs are valid for 12 months from purchase and can be used by one or two riders of similar ability. For part payments and installments, contact us.
Not sure what level you are? That’s okay.
Our coaching ranges from riders new to mountain biking through to advanced and performance riders. We’ll match the session to your current riding. Read the Level 1–4 system below if you would like more detail.
Level 1 – Foundational
For riders who have not mountain biked before but are already confident and stable on a bicycle. Riders should be able to stand with level pedals, use both brakes smoothly and come to a controlled stop without their feet wobbling.
Before joining, riders should be able to:
- Ride standing with level pedals.
- Stop smoothly using both brakes.
- Maintain balance and stability when coming to a stop.
What riders will develop:
- Stable body position and balance.
- Confident braking and basic bike control.
- The foundations needed to begin riding trails.
Level 2 – Early Trail Riding
For riders who have started exploring mountain bike trails independently and can ride easier green and blue trails, such as Hammies, Hot Rod or Morning Glory, with relative ease.
Riders are generally comfortable with:
- Riding beginner and easier intermediate trails.
- Standing through descents with level pedals.
- Controlling speed and direction on simple terrain.
What riders will develop:
- Foundational body positions for descending.
- Cornering technique and improved traction.
- Greater confidence and control on the trail.
Level 3 – Intermediate
For intermediate and strong-intermediate riders who are comfortable on Grade 3 and Grade 4 trails and are beginning to explore easier black trails.
Riders are generally comfortable with:
- Maintaining control on Grade 3 and Grade 4 terrain.
- Riding steeper, faster and more technical sections.
- Beginning to challenge themselves on black trails.
What riders will develop:
- Refined body movement while staying centred on the bike.
- Pressure and traction through corners.
- Better timing and compression on jumps.
- Greater consistency across technical terrain.
Level 4 – Advanced
For experienced riders who are comfortable on Grade 5 trails and are beginning to venture into Grade 6 terrain. Riding should feel intuitive on familiar trails and remain consistent when the rider is challenged.
Riders are generally comfortable with:
- Riding Grade 5 terrain with consistency.
- Exploring Grade 6 trails and advanced features.
- Making effective decisions at speed and under pressure.
What riders will develop:
- More refined and instinctive technique.
- Greater speed, efficiency and adaptability.
- Consistency when riding challenging terrain.
- Advanced progression toward performance and race goals.
What’s included
RIDER LED COACHING
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.
Personalised coaching
A structured process matched to your goals, ability and learning style.
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, with detailed analysis through the Sport Sense coaching app where applicable.
Performance tracking
Realistic goals and KPIs, with complimentary timed training and BrakeAce available when requested at booking.
Queenstown locations
Meet the trail where it suits your goals.
Locations are selected according to your ability and goals.
- 7 Mile Reserve
- Wynyard Jump Park
- Ben Lomond / Skyline
- 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 full suspension DH/Enduro bike with 140-200mm of suspension travel. We may accept hardtails but please reach out to us before hand.
- 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 for an extra cost. 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.
- I’m not an advanced rider — is this for me?Yes. Sessions are tailored to your current ability, whether you are building confidence or working on advanced features.
- Which lesson should I book?Choose a private MTB lesson for personalised coaching, a specific skill breakthrough, confidence or a one-off Queenstown coaching experience. Choose a performance package for structured progression across multiple sessions.
- Can two people book together?Packages can be used by one or two riders of similar ability. Larger groups may be possible when abilities are closely matched.
- Can you help me with jumps, steeps or cornering?Yes. Coaching can focus on cornering, braking and control, steep terrain, jumps and drops, body position, confidence and technical trail riding.
- Where will we ride?Locations are selected to match your session plan and the skills you are working on, including 7 Mile Reserve, Wynyard Jump Park, Ben Lomond / Skyline, Coronet Peak and Cardrona Alpine Resort.
- Do I need my own bike and protective equipment?You need a working mountain bike with treaded knobby tyres, a correctly fitting helmet and knee pads. Bike and equipment rentals can be arranged during booking.
- What happens if the weather is bad?Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 72 hours’ notice. If conditions are unsafe, your session will be rescheduled at no additional cost.
- Should I choose one lesson or a performance package?Choose one private lesson for a focused goal or a one-off coaching experience. Choose a package for broader progression, sustained development or performance improvement.
Ready to ride better?
Choose your session and we’ll build the coaching around your riding, goals and experience.
Private MTB lessons and structured performance coaching for riders from beginner through advanced.
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