MTB 23 Mountain Bike Coaching and Rider Development

Provides quality mountain bike skills development coaching, in an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring environment to learn, practice and progress MTB skills.

TESTIMONIALS

Dan’s coaching elevated our riding to the next level. Always passionate and patient he loves riding and shares this love with his students. And it works: higher confidence, improved body position, unlocked features, better trail vision are just some of the outcomes we enjoy.

Kids are always pumped for the session with Dan and it is easy to see why – he is extremely encouraging, supportive and can turn seemingly boring drill into a spiced up fun riding activity. When you see a coach as stoked as you are with your or your child’s progress – you found the right one. This is our experience with Dan.

If you want more than just fun – he is there for you. Experienced racer, Dan can share a lot to assist with your competitive ambitions. From basics of race day prep to race-specific line choices adjusted to your abilities. My 10 y.o. daughter claimed two podiums in two Thredbo Gravity Series races (U13) this season and closed off Fox Superflow series as a ’21 season winner (U13) – proud to be Dan’s student. 

Phil M.

So stoked! I've been wanting to tick this feature off for a while, thanks to @dansmithmtb23 for the top notch MTB coaching, hit him up if you want to level up your riding!

I wish I could tell my 25 year old self that just because I can pedal a bike around and not fall off doesn't mean I don't need some coaching.

Nathan H.

My 10yo daughter did a block of training sessions with Dan Smith.

He is patient, positive, and passionate. Couldn't recommend a coach more highly.

Dom B.

My 3 sons (6,9 and 11) had one-on-one coaching sessions with Dan for 1hr each. They had the almost amazing time and built their confidence in trail riding enormously. The 3 of them span from ‘I may he small but I will give anything a go’ to ‘are you sure this is safe?’ through to ‘I may have only been riding a few years but Red Bull should be begging to sponsor me’.

Each of them came away with new skills, more confidence and an increased love of riding (if that is even possible). I have promised them that if they practice their new skills they can go back for another session, I am confident it will be money well spent.

Jenine W.

We have recently started coaching lessons for my 7 year old son and I am so impressed with Dan. He is incredibly knowledgeable, focusing on safety and ensuring my son knows the correct fundamentals of mountain bike riding, in a way that is fun, stimulating and challenging. Most importantly for me is that he instantly made my son feel comfortable and safe, and was patient and kind with him.

I cannot recommend MTB 23 high enough for mountain bike skills and coaching! We look forward to continuing our lessons!

Erin B.

Big shout out to Dan Smith, did a private MTB coaching session with him this morning.

Really well worth it!

Alex F.

Four of us had a great group skills session on MTB fundamentals run by Dan Smith on a very busy afternoon. Even after riding for 4-5 years myself and reading countless "how to" articles or watching YouTube videos it's amazing the difference it makes having someone actually watch you and provide instant feedback on the very basics of body position and cornering.

Can't wait to go to more lessons in the future with Dan and the other coaches we have here in the Hills area.

Ben G.

A bit about me:

Enduro Mountain Bike Rider

Level 1 PMBIA Mountain Bike Coach

Crankworx Cairns Downhill 2022 Veterans 40+(male) 5TH

Rocky Trail Entertainment ElectroFlow National Series 2021 Veteran (30+) WINNER

Rocky Trail Entertainment ElectroFlow NSW Series 2021 Veteran (30+) 2ND

Rocky Trail Entertainment SuperFlow Enduro NSW Series 2021 Veteran (30+) 2ND

Rocky Trail Entertainment SuperFlow Enduro NSW Series 2020 Veteran (30+) WINNER

Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) GravityEnduro National Championships 2016 Masters 1 Men 3RD

BMX State Titles NSW 2009 2ND

Mountain Bike Coach, available for School coaching

Brand Ambassador & Representative Rider for The Edge Cycles

Brand Ambassador for Tailwind Nutrition (Use Code: 'MTB23')

Brand Ambassador for Chief Nutrition (Use Code: 'MTB2310')

President of SNORC MTB Club (Sydney North Off Road Club Inc), previously Vice President in 2019, as well as a Founding Member of SNORC in 2008

Pivot Switchblade 2024 M

An engaging, passionate and influential advocate for the local MTB scene in the Hornsby Shire Region on Sydney’s North Shore

Latest Videos on Youtube

Crankworx Cairns October 2022

"The toughest race run of my life".

This year for the first ever Crankworx Cairns 2022. I decided to race the Downhill event, and it felt like I had bitten of more than I could chew! I crashed every run but this one (the race run) it was a wild ride!

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Spicy Trails with a dose of OTB

Join me on a training ride on the new 2024 Pivot Shuttle AM full powered light weight ebike, this platform not only does it all, but it does it all extremely well.

I'm fortunate enought to be a Brand Ambassador for some really cool compnaies doing realy cool things:

1. @theedgecycles - the best bike shop on the Central Coast, this crew have been a huge support network for me both on and off the bike, can't thank these guys enough for keeping me rolling.

2. @chief.nutrition for providing me with high quality nutrition to keeps me operating not only as a rider, but as an MTB Coach.
Use code MTB23 on any purchase and you will score a 10% discount. 10/10

3. Pivot Cycles Australia / Pivot Cycles to be a Brand Ambassador for the sickest bikes in the world is one of my actual dreams come true. If you've ridden a Pivot you already know these bikes are serious performers and my style on this bike really gels with the DW Link platform.

Got a question about any of the bikes in the range let me know and the Crew at TEC will help you out.

Before I sign off, I'm really grateful to you if you are still reading this bio, it would mean the world to be if you could hit that Subscribe button, I'm on a mission to spread the word of Mountain Biking and all that it brings, and a share, comment & like goes along way, i've also just hit 1K Subs and I'm on the road to 5K before the end of the year.

If you've already subbed, you are a true legend.

Remember to have fun out there on the trails, be kind to yourself and one another.....and keep it rubber side down.....unlike me in this vlog....wait till the end!

Peace,

Dan

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