If you're looking to improve MTB skills...
Look for a coach with IMBA certification, or a background in mountain biking. Because riding a mountain bike is, obviously, very different from riding on the road, you want someone who has that skill set and knows how to share it. IMBA-certified instructors have gone through a clinic that teaches them how to teach basics like bunnyhopping and cornering on dirt.
Since it’s such a skill-based sport, you’ll want a coach who’s capable of teaching you how to get up and over obstacles on the trail, explains Tammy Donahugh, who coordinates IMBA’s program. A local coach who can offer in-person skills sessions is ideal, but even a remote coach who can point you to how-to videos and who is willing and eager to look at videos of you practicing can be a great help.
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