Whether your a beginner or experienced mtb rider
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, personalised coaching can significantly improve your technique, safety and enjoyment on the trails.
Expert coaches provide tailored training, helping you conquer challenging terrains and achieve your cycling goals. Embrace the thrill of mountain biking with confidence, skill and fully enjoy our trails by booking a coaching session.
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If you are interested in a coaching session as an individual or group, please get in touch with us.
COACHING WITH JO LARKIN AT BIKE BETTY
Dirt Ready Riders
Beginners to Strong Beginners​
These clinics are tailored for beginners or riders who are familiar with basic biking fundamentals and have some experience but are new to singletrack or had limited time on dirt trails. With a focus on practice and mileage, you'll gain a valuable experience, including a Narooma Mountain Bike Park trail familiarisation based on your current ability.
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The clinic offers a progressive approach with personalised attention for each rider, covering essential skills such as body position, gears, brakes and pedalling technique, basic cornering up and down, trail awareness, uphill riding, and handling various terrain features suitable to your level.
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$185 pp | 2.5 hours | Min 4 / Max 8
9am to 11:30am | Sep 21 | Nov 2 | Dec 14 2024
Corner and Conquer
Low to Mid Intermediates | Includes Shuttle Access​
Looking for a new light bulb moment to your riding and need some personalised rider analysis? This clinic is designed for those riders who have a good foundational skill set but are looking to elevate their abilities from where they are now! With a focus on progressing your cornering to be more dynamic and smoother and taking on more challenging terrain, this clinic appeals to low to mid intermediate riders seeking another boost to their confidence and skills.
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We’ll also revisit the power of proper body position, ensuring you can maximise your control and fluidity on the bike. Join us to unlock new techniques and refine your riding, taking your skills to the next level.
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In addition to these core elements and dependant on rider ability, we’ll introduce you to the anatomy of jumps and drops, teaching you techniques to approach these acknowledging that learning these skills takes time and practice to reach consistency and knowing how to bunny hop first before moving on. All clinics include Narooma Mountain Bike Park Familiarisation.
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$220 pp | 3 hours | Min 4 / Max 8
9am to 12pm | Sep 22 | Nov 3 | Dec 15 2024
Gravity Flow
Mid to Upper Intermediates | Includes Shuttle Access​
The Gravity Flow Clinic is designed to elevate the mountain biking skills of a solid rider by focusing on key aspects of gravity riding. In this clinic, you'll learn techniques for pressure and direction control, essential for maintaining stability and precision as you tackle steeper descents and more technical terrain. We’ll cover how to build more speed confidently while exploring advanced braking techniques to ensure you can handle challenging sections more confidently. Each rider will receive personalised feedback to refine their approach and enhance their overall flow on the trails.
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A component of the clinic is revisiting the importance of optimal gravity body position. By adjusting your stance and posture, you can become more dynamic and responsive on your bike, allowing for smoother navigation through varying terrain features. This focus on body positioning will help you harness better control and fluidity, ultimately boosting your confidence and performance on gravity-fueled rides. Join us to transform your riding experience and take your gravity skills to the next level. All clinics include Narooma Mountain Bike Park Familiarisation.
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$220 pp | 3 hours | Min 4 / Max 8
1pm to 4pm | Sep 21 | Nov 2 | Dec 14 2024
Trail Thrashers: Skills & Thrills Clinic
Intermediate Kids | Includes Shuttle
This clinic is perfect for kids who already have a good foundation and are eager to take their skills to the next level. We’ll focus on making your cornering smoother and more dynamic while tackling challenging terrain to boost your confidence and skills.
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We'll show them the right techniques and put in plenty of mileage and practice on the trails. Kids learn visually so with less talk and more riding we will play and experiment and let them progress. Plus, we’ll introduce them to the basics of jumps and drops, building understanding in how to approach these features. Join us to unlock new techniques, more refined riding and lets elevate those mountain biking skills!
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$95 per child | 2.5 hours | Min 4 \ Max 10
1pm to 3:30pm | Sep 22 | Nov 3 | Dec 15 2024
Jo Larkin
BIKE BETTY
RETREATS
Dates
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6/9 September 2024 (sold out)
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18/21 October 2024
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15/18 November 2024​​
Bike Betty Narooma retreats are set in beautiful surrounds located on the NSW South Coast. It is a popular beach destination with awesome attractions and is also home to the magnificent - Narooma MTB Park. The retreat will offer exposure to as much of the trail network as possible suited to the group.
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The retreats cater for all riders looking for a new boost in their riding.​ MTB coaching sessions include body position and balance, operation of controls, terrain awareness, direction and pressure control, achieving better flow, cornering techniques, managing features like rocks, drops, intro to jumps on progressive and varied terrain suited to the group.
Examples of sessions include​
Session 1
Includes rider assessment, body position and balance over trail distance, effective operation of controls, cornering, uphill techniques and terrain awareness.
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Session 2
Targeted based on the outcomes of the morning session and could include further cornering exercises, mileage on trail, trail features, introduction to jumps and drops.
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Session 3
Experience the Wilderness Trails with all the new skills learned from previous sessions with a group ride exploring Narooma MTB Parks original trail network set in a spectacular setting of Bodalla State Forest.
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The retreats are supported with good food, restful accommodation on a stunning setting, include yoga and local experiences.
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Narooma Retreat inclusions
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3 nights accommodation at the restful Black Bream Point Holiday Cabins on the shores of Clarks Bay Narooma
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3 x 3 hour progressive and individualised mountain bike coaching sessions
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Day Shuttle pass with Southbound Escapes
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Yoga session with The Wilder Method
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3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
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Bike Betty Jersey
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Narooma To Dalmeny Coastal Ride
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Afternoon session at Oyster Farmers Daughter
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All in retreat transportation
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Black Bream Point
ABOUT
JO LARKIN
Jo Larkin spends a lot of time on her bike because it makes her feel free and alive. Jo has instructed many people to ride better over the past 20 years at Mt Buller, Thredbo, Jindabyne and Tathra and is a qualified Level 2 + Air Professional Mountain Bike Instructor who is passionate about getting more women progressing in the sport. “I’m keen to use my knowledge and experience to help women improve their riding style and confidence, no matter what level”.
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Jo has helped thousands of people improve their riding skills, knowledge, and confidence on the track. Jo’s Programs are for riders of all ages, abilities and levels. Specialising in all-inclusive retreats in stunning riding locations including the NSW South Coast NSW and the Snowy Mountains. Filled with fun and challenging experiences, Jo’s Sessions are known to get you out of your comfort zone and fuel your desire for adventure.
‘Bike Betty’ is derived from the iconic cartoon character Betty Boop, and embodies empowerment for all Women in sport. Jo’s Women’s Coaching Sessions and Retreats are designed to encourage women to overcome limitations, expand their boundaries and broaden their knowledge on riding and all the joys it brings! While it’s hard work and you’ll be sure to discover that, Jo creates an experience that leaves you feeling empowered and confident! “Jo’s passion and skill are an inspiration for any woman mountain biker.”