Balance MTB Skills Coaching

27/09/2026

So the next Trail Mates session is a little bit different. We'll be at the Upper Coomera Adventure Park in a few weeks time, which has a few nice jumps that we practice both our technique in getting up in the air and pulling faces at the same time 😅

Once we've had enough of going up and down, we'll check out the upgrades that the GCCC have made to the trail around the bike park, probably more than once if we don't mind the climb.

Book in at the usual place - hope to see you there! 🤟

23/09/2026

We had an absolutely magnificent turn out for last weekend for the 's Trail Mates Little Rippers ride.

It wasn't just the kids getting the benefits of riding out in nature but their parents as well. And we had a good mix of riders that have been with me before as well as brand new families that hadn't been out on the trails previously.

Everyone had a blast - there's not really anything else for me to say about that.

So if you haven't taken your kids riding out on the trails yet, get out there! 🤟

10/09/2026

If you’ve been looking for something different to do with the kids this weekend, our next Trail Mates Family Ride is this Saturday, 19 September.

These rides are deliberately relaxed. A bit of skills work, a bit of exploring, plenty of stops and plenty of encouragement.

Parents and kids ride together, so it’s less about standing on the sidelines watching them have all the fun and more about actually sharing the adventure.

You don’t need a future downhill champion in the family either. If they can ride a bike and are keen to have a go, that’s a pretty good starting point.

📅 This Saturday, 19 September
👉 Book your spot:
www.balancemtb.com.au/book-now

Come out, get a little dirty and start the school holidays on two wheels. 🚵‍♀️🌿

08/09/2026

Got a young rider who’s keen to explore a bit further than the local bike path? 🚲🌿

Our next Trail Mates Family Ride is Saturday 19 September, and it’s all about helping kids discover how much fun mountain biking can be while riding alongside Mum, Dad or another parent/carer.

It’s not about going fast or tackling anything scary. We’ll work on a few basic skills, build some confidence and then head out for a fun ride together.

The best bit is that the adults ride too. This isn’t a drop-off session. It’s an excuse to get outside, get a bit dusty and do something together.

📅 Saturday 19 September
🌿 Trail Mates Family Ride
👉 Book here:
www.balancemtb.com.au/book-now

Bring the bikes. Bring the kids. We’ll supply the trails.

06/09/2026

Had a great first eMTB Trail mates ride today with Phil, Monique and Cassandra. It was an absolutely magnificent day so we took advantage of the e-bikes ability to travel farther in a shorter time to explore trails they wouldn't normally ride.

Along the way we worked on a few eMTB riding techniques to help everyone get more out of their riding. And my bike decided to run out of power just to give me a bit more exercise.

Hope to see a few more people with us at the next Trail Mates eMTB Ride!

06/09/2026

For those parents looking for a kids mountain biking program the Gold Coast MTB Club has got their latest Dirt Groms and Young Guns program firing up. Go check it out!

🔥 Attention all Dirt Groms & Young Guns! 🔥

EDIT: Term 4 is at capacity.

The wait is almost over for Term 4!

🗓️ Registrations open Friday 11 September ⏰ 7:00pm

Set your reminders and get ready to secure your spot on the trails! 🚵

04/09/2026

So he's a throw back photo from the first e-bike that was in the Balance MTB family - a 2019 Merida e120 500.

It was a brilliant e-bike, despite being the most basic in the range. There have been another three eMTBs in the stable since this one.

If you have an eMTB and some time tomorrow morning, come and join the Active & Healthy Gold Coast's Trail Mates first eMTB social ride in the morning.

You can book in by going to https://www.balancemtb.com.au/book-now

See you in the morning!

31/08/2026

e-MTBs only. The first of the Trail Mates e-MTB Social Rides is on this Saturday, sure to bring a smile to the faces of those that join.

Along the way, I'll share some hints and tips on how to get the most out riding an e-MTB as well. Afterwards, we'll grab a beverage at Cadence, for those that have the time.

Hope to see you then!!

Book in by going to https://www.balancemtb.com.au/book-now

24/08/2026

It's cold and flu season and we had a few riders struck down by the dreaded lurgies, along with someone else with a mechanical (or an uncharged e-bike anyway), so our numbers wer e a bit light for Saturday's ride.

It didn't stop us from having a bunch of fun exploring trails and getting our fitness up at the same time - Monique and I had to work hard to keep up with the e-bikes!

I haven't had a chance to post the next batch of rides here yet but I'll get around to doing that soon. For those of you with e-bikes, I may be planning a few Trail Mates e-bike rides in the not too distant future - stay tuned!