BOOK A LESSON

Thanks for your interest in booking a lesson with me!

I’m excited to now offer lessons at two different locations in Northwest Arkansas:

Slaughter Pen Skills Park (Bentonville)
Perfect for riders looking to improve fundamental skills in a progression-friendly environment. This area is ideal for working on body position, cornering, drops, jumps, and overall bike control.

OZ Trails Bike Park (Bella Vista)
All riders are welcome, from first-timers to advanced bike park riders. The lift-access terrain allows us to maximize riding time and progression throughout the lesson on a wide variety of trails and features.

Important: If you would like your lesson at OZ Trails Bike Park, please book a time slot after 9:30am, as the lift does not open until 10:00am. You can let me know on the intake form on where you’d like to do the lesson.

Please note that lesson pricing does not include a lift ticket. Lift tickets must be purchased separately through the OZ Trails Bike Park website at www.oztrailsbikepark.com.

If you're unsure which location is best for your goals, don't worry! Just let me know what you'd like to work on, and I'll help you choose the best option. You can let me know on the intake form on where you’d like to do the lesson.

For groups larger than four riders, please contact me directly. I will be out of town July 21st till August 10th. I will open up my schedule for August at the beginning of July.

Looking forward to riding with you!

Cheers,
Anneke

READ COACHING FAQS

FAQs

  • If this is your first mountain bike lesson with me I recommend booking a 2 hour session. I always start with a short assessment and then we’ll hit the trails to start working on the skills you would like to improve on. If this is your second (or more!) lesson with me, I would recommend 1.5 or 2 hours.

  • Yes, you definitely can, but before doing so I would like to let you the following; I learned over the years of coaching that a private lesson longer than 2 hours can be very tiring and mentally exhausting. You will be doing a lot of repetitions, learning new information, and trying to learn new habits. After 2 hours we often get to the point where we need a little siesta :)

  • Yes! Please email me, even if your trip is a few months down the road, and I can accommodate your group!

  • Every skill level is welcome! I enjoy working with all different skill levels. I focus on guiding you to progress within your own ability, learn how to become a safer rider, and build confidence while we have fun riding.

  • You can book 2 to 3 months in advance and at the end of each month I will open up another month with my availability.

  • You should have a well-functioning bike with proper tire pressure, a helmet, water, gloves, elbow, and knee protection (your choice) , and a fully charged bike if you are riding an e-bike.

  • You can reschedule or cancel by using the confirmation email you received after booking.

  • I host Crank it Up MTB group clinics in the Spring and Fall. Summer time my schedule is fairly busy with joining the USA cycling team at races all over the globe!

  • Safety and making sure you have a great riding experience is key! If the weather throws a loop on us last minute, I am always flexible to reschedule your appointment or give you a full refund.

  • I like to coach from my own experience as a professional athlete. We have most fun when riding out on the trails, we progress faster on trail, nothing feels more natural then working on skills on trail and getting repetitions in.

    I try not to overwhelm you with information, I rather work with video playback and work on the things you are struggling with. I always start progressing from your base-line. If you have some year of biking experience I do not need to explain you where your brakes are :) I would rather use that time to work on other skills. I have an open mind when it comes to coaching and love figuring out why you struggle with certain skills.

  • No, I do not use ramps and airbags. In my opinion they do not translate well to the real thing out on the trails.

  • My focus is on teaching you badass mountain bike skills and I am happy to show you the lay of the land while we work on skills, but I don’t offer guided rides.

  • I do not coach riders below the age of 12. I like to refer younger riders to Bike School Bentonville and Pedal Kids USA. They both offer great programs for the younger riders!

  • I do not. I advise them to use specific coaching platforms like PMBIA and get an official certification through them.

A little bit about the coach

Anneke loves sharing her passion for cycling with the rest of the world! And what better way to pass it on, help you with your skills, overcome fears, and just have a good time riding bikes together in a coaching session! No matter how young, old, experienced, or fit you are, everyone can benefit from a bike skills clinic!

Anneke is based out of the mountain bike capital of the world, Bentonville, Arkansas, PMBIA certified, skills coach of the USA Cycling team, and offers different coaching packages. You can choose from a one-on-one session, get specific coaching for racing, or get a group of your best friends together and make an experience out of it!

She can customize your clinic to focus on what you want to improve on, or she can look at your skill level and work on the things that she sees you can improve on.

What ever skill you would like to improve on, Anneke can help. With rock solid bike handling skills, decades of racing experience and many achievements she is a well rounded athlete and coach.

LEARN HOW TO JUMP, CONQUER ROCK GARDENS, OVERCOME FEARS AND GET FASTER!

REQUIREMENTS:

You do need to have some experience riding bikes and know the fundamentals of riding. You should also be comfortable riding green mountain bike trails or higher. It is advised to have a full-suspension mountain bike, hydraulic disk brakes, and a dropper post.