Nic Johnson MTB Coach

Jumping requires a good body position, foundation techniques, timing and a little bit of mahi.

'Just sending it' and hoping - doesn't work for long.

Get in touch if you feel you need some structured help progressing like these 3 legends did to get ready for summer🚀, and not A and E ⛑️!

Head over to on Instagram to see the video of them in action.

What spring weather?! The rain held off today for four ladies to successfully complete the corners course and a private lesson with Archie and Mike getting ready for a Rotorua family trip. Stoked how you all improved, and are now on your way to being set for summer. 🤛⛰️🤜

Women's corners - Sat 14th, Makara Peak, Wellington.

Learn with with 5 other like minded women in a supportive environment.

We cover:
✅️body position- let's get you in a position to feel confident
✅️basic bike setup - let's get it feeling good
✅️uphill corners - get these nailed so the downhills are easier
✅️easy downhill corners - learn a framework to apply in ANY situation with confidence
✅️braking essentials
✅️plus all other kinds of chat, bring your questions!

This is a 3hr course BUT NOT a 3hr ride. We ride on gentle grade 2 trail learning skills to apply to your next rides.

NEW Online MTB Coaching portal is live now! Yeah yeah, but what actually is it...? 👇👇👇

🎥 Get a mate to film you riding
⏫️ Upload your video in the portal
👩‍💻 I analyse it
📝 You receive a written report and feedback with images
📩️ You receive structured coaching, progression tips and videos/images or exercises to help you improve
▶️ Go out and ride and practice your new skill

✅️Cost effective
✅️Fast feedback
✅️Learn in your own time
✅️No travel costs
✅️Great for follow-ups or trying coaching for the first time
✅️Perfect if you are geographically remote

Learn more: https://nicjohnsonmtb.co.nz/online-mountain-bike-coaching/

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I have just released my new online mountain bike coaching portal. This has been a fantastic winter project with David Bramwell-Cooke doing all the heavy lifting on the build!

Online coaching is is an affordable way to get fast feedback from a professional coach on your riding. All done without the time commitment of booking in a course/lesson or the associated costs with getting there.

This is perfect for people without access to a professional and qualified coach. It is also a great way to augment a coaching lesson you have already had, or try coaching before committing to an in-person course or lesson.

Whether you want to feel safer, smoother, carry more speed, get more trail flow, negotiate drops, or hit roots and steep sections with confidence, I can help with online mountain bike coaching.

My online coaching involves submitting a video for review and analysis. You will get personalised feedback and analysis on your riding, a written report and additional support to help you improve. Now anyone, anywhere in the world, can experience fast feedback and results.

As an experienced MTB coach, I will help you identify opportunities and provide techniques to improve your riding technique from the videos you submit. This is perfect if you are beginning on your mountain bike journey or you are an advanced rider looking for improvement and quick gains.

Learn more here: https://nicjohnsonmtb.co.nz/online-mountain-bike-coaching/

Corners, corners, corners! Every trail has them.

If you are struggling with corners, easy ones, harder ones, uphill or downhill, it's the fundamentals you need to get right to conquer these.

My first women's corners course is September 14th. This is the most popular course in the lineup. Don't miss out.

Book in now via the links in my bio. 🤜⛰️🤛

What's your colour. DM or link in bio to order.

It's the little things that get you feeling good on the bike.

Maddie cashed in her Whoopsie award yesterday from the Super V. We had a quick fix-it session, sorting out her cockpit, dialing it in for better control, and fixing some body position stuff to get in charge of her bike. Nice work Maddie! All the best for your move 🍁 🇨🇦.

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Want progression that makes you feel like this?

It doesn't have to be hard. Beginner to advanced courses are open to book on my website. Check them out and get your summer riding sorted! Head to www.nicjohnsonmtb.co.nz to find out more.

2024 summer course dates are up now. Get organised for your summer of shredding. Feel confident, be safe, ride fast, and have more smiles per hour. Click the link in my bio or head to the website to find out more.

Hamish and Robin had private lessons with me last Saturday. So stoked with their progress throughout the 2hrs. They will both be ripping trails near you soon!

In Robin's words "Nic is a fantastic teacher, super knowledgable, funny and kind. I came away from my lesson with even more appreciation for the sport, and a spring in my step at the thought of the progress I’m about to make with my new found skills. [...] Highly recommend!"

Hamish said "Nic was terrific: she’d planned a really thoughtful lesson, and was patient, engaging, and hilarious. I’ve come away with a good grasp of fundamental body positioning (and lots of other things to work on)."

Plan ahead for your summer's riding. Next season course dates out soon.

Another Saturday, another four hours coaching some lovely humans. Thanks Tom, Mike and Zea for a great morning. You all absolutely smashed it! Cheers

Had a super fun time with Sasha this weekend, giving her some tips and a framework to feel safe and more confident on the bike. See you out on the trails soon!

Had a great time coaching up at sunny Miramar this weekend with Ella, Nick and Kate. They all pushed thru their boundaries and discovered new body positions and techniques.

My first newsletter has just dropped. Please click the link to view. Subscribe and complete the online survey to be in to win! 👇👇👇

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Where is your next adventure taking you? Winter is a great time to plan 🤜⛰️🤛

Awesome time teaching this crew up at Miramar over the weekend. Thanks for the great sessions team! 🤜⛰️🤛

Super rad session with this morning. We tidied up some bike fit, body position and cornering technique. You nailed it Kate, super looking forward to our next session on drops and jumps!
Ka Rawe! 🤜⛰️🤛

A write up on our cycle tour around Taiwan is now up. Have a read to escape for a moment, or inspiration for your next adventure.

https://nicjohnsonmtb.co.nz/coaching-blog

Some great mahi yesterday by the intro to jumps crew. Chris, Lee, Hannah and Jen all worked super hard and made great progress! Followed by James who really started to get some balance and flow in his cornering and drops. Nice work team 🤜⛰️🤛.

Great session with .p last weekend. We truly smashed some old habits. He now has a great foundation to progress. Riding way faster, smoother and in control by the end of the lesson. Nice work Michael 🤜⛰️🤛.

Had a super fun time teaching both and Nic today. You both absolutely smashed it!
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Stoked to support the Revolve Women's Super V race his year with the Whoopsie award. Hopefully no major incidents, but there to give support, and coaching to remedy the biggest whoopsie. All the best to the riders for the weekend. Remember "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast!" 🤜⛰🤛

Advanced Corners 20th April. Last chance to get those corners dialed for the season. Book in now. Link in bio.