Brisbane Mountain Bike Coaching: Skills with Ben Forbes

Build your mountain bike skills on Gap Creek's trails with a professional coach

A 2-hour private mountain bike coaching session in Brisbane with Ben Forbes, an enduro world series competitor and Mt-Cootha local, using Gap Creek's skills park and trails. You'll work through foundation techniques (cornering, smoothness, braking, foot and hand position) on a bike and helmet provided, with the coach tailoring instruction to your level from beginner to advanced.

The experience

Ben Forbes brings 24 years of mountain bike racing experience to this session, and he builds the coaching around foundation skills where every rider, beginner to pro, makes the biggest gains. You'll work through bike setup and tips, staying in flow state, navigating obstacles, cornering technique, smoothness, training approaches, and the details of foot position, hand position, braking and personal riding habits. The session uses Gap Creek's skills park and trails, so you move between structured terrain and real riding to practice what you're learning.

The bike, helmet, gloves, spare tube, tire levers and pump come with you. You just need to bring yourself and show up with at least a moderate level of fitness. The meeting time is arranged by email before your session, and the park has drinking fountains and toilets on site. You'll also get free photos from the session, which is useful for tracking progress or sharing what you've learned.

What’s included

• Two hours of mountain bike coaching.
• professional coach with 24 years of MTB racing experience.
• mountain bike, helmet, gloves, spare tube, tire levers and pump.
• free photos from the session.
• access to drinking fountains and toilets at Gap Creek.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Forbes MTB

Is this one for you?The session is led entirely in English by Ben, so you'll follow instruction and feedback in real time as you ride. Children from age 7 can join if they're comfortable on a bike and have moderate fitness. The coaching adapts to each rider's level, so mixed-ability groups work well together.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (7 to 11 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What mountain bike skills does the coaching cover?

The session covers foundation techniques including bike setup, cornering, smoothness, braking, foot and hand position, staying in flow state, navigating obstacles, and training approaches. Ben tailors the focus to your level and personal riding habits.

Do I need to bring my own mountain bike?

No. A mountain bike, helmet, gloves, spare tube, tire levers and pump are all included. You don't need to own or transport a bike to the session.

Where does the coaching take place?

Gap Creek's skills park and trails in Brisbane. The park has drinking fountains and toilets, and public transportation options are available nearby.

Is this suitable for someone who has never ridden a mountain bike before?

Ben coaches riders at all levels from beginner to pro, and the session focuses on foundation skills where beginners see the biggest gains. You do need at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate.