Cog Wild’s professional mountain bike coaches are trained to help you become a more confident and skilled rider. Oakridge has great terrain for skill building: switchbacks, flow trails and steep tech trails. Whether you are looking for fundamentals, downhill specific lessons or flow skills, we have the coaches and terrain for you.
Private lessons are available daily for individuals and small groups. Come for the day or make a skills clinic part of your trip.
Private Skills Lessons
Mountain biking becomes more fun as skill improves; take a private lesson with one of our PMBI certified coaches. Choose from full or half day options for individuals and small private groups.
Our coaches have experience instructing all skill levels. Lessons focus on what the client needs, which typically includes fundamental skills, technical trail riding with rocks, roots and switchbacks, rollers, jumps and cornering.
Oakridge Mountain Bike Coaches
Lev Stryker
Lev is Cog Wild’s head skills coach. Lev loves going fast downhill, and as a high level skills coach, he can break down the nitty gritty of becoming a faster/smoother rider.
Qualifications
- PMBI Level 2 Instructor
- PMBI Level 1 Coach Course Conductor
- Wilderness First Responder
Dennis Sibilia Young
A major passion for Dennis is introducing people to mountain bike skills-and introducing them to the joy of riding Oakridge trails. His focus is on fundamentals and intermediate skills for new riders, families and seniors.
Qualifications
- PMBI Level 1 Instructor
- NICA Level 3 coach and National Trainer
- Wilderness First Aid certified
Kenny Stone
Kenny is an Oakridge local who knows the trails well and loves to teach. A vetern, Kenny is a founder of Soldiers on Singletrack and travels the country coaching and supporting veterns to manage mental health through mountain biking.
Qualifications
- PMBI Level 2 Instructor
- First Aid Certified
Eugene Cathcart
Eugene is a long time Oakridge rider and loves to ride all kinds of bikes from gravel to e-bikes. He is a talented rider and has competed in cross country, endurance events, enduro races and loves to share his passion for mountain biking with riders of all levels, including the Oakridge NICA composite team.
Qualifications
- PMBI Level 1 Instructor
- NICA Level 2 coach
- Wilderness First Aid certified
FAQ
Can I use my own bike?
Yes! Your own mountain bike is best because you are used to it, but we can get you a mountain bike if needed.
I have been riding for a long time, what can you teach me?
Our coaches have lots of experience with all skill levels. For more advanced riders, we can work on technical trail riding, jumps and high speed cornering.
I would like more than a one-day clinic. Do you offer anything?
We recommend doing more than one skills clinic or add day tours to enhance your riding experience. If you are in town for a few weeks, check out our skills progression sessions.