David Hogan MTB Clinic

MTB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT with David Hogan

Next MTB Clinic(s):

Upcoming clinics in 2020: 

 The presenter, David Hogan will cover MTB skills not only aimed at beginners, but for those riders who have been riding for some time and want to learn to be more confident on the trails. Whether you participate in Cross Country Mountain Bike Races, Gravity Enduro Races or just MTB Trail Ride for fun, he'll provide you with training and skills at any level. Ages 12 and up.

Sessions are adapted to the participants with the aim to make sure that everyone rides away with at least one useful new skill. (For beginners you must be fit enough to ride 1.5 hours).

David will also be starting one on one coaching during weekdays. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested. David is based in Stellenbosch and can use any of the local trails. One on one coaching for 1 hour - R400 and for 2 hours - R700.

About David Hogan:

"Well I am just a passionate mountain biker with a love for gravity based racing! I have been riding and racing for the past 10 years and loving every second of being able to ride!"

Some prior racing experience :

• 2015 KZN Downhill Cup Champ
• 4th Overall for the 2015 National Downhill series
• 3rd Elite for the 2014 South African Downhill Championships
• 2014 Gauteng Downhill Champion
• Gauteng Provincial Series Champion 2013
• Qualified for the 2014 Downhill world cup in Pietermaritzburg, but a puncture in the final run saw the end to my competition

Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road, R44 Stellenbosch

MTB Clinics schedule
07h30 - 08h00 Registration (Please register at the Trail Centre information desk)
08h00 - 08h30 A quick chat to run through some basic bike anatomy and theory around general bike handling, basic suspension and bike setup, cornering, braking, body position, jumps, drops, rock gardens and overall confidence improvement on the trail.
09h30 - 11h00 Out on the trails to put the theory into practice

MTB Clinic Cost: R450 (R250 deposit) in total per person includes: a goodybag with sample of Squirt lube & wash, VAT, permit on trails and of course lots of lessons!

A deposit of R250 is needed to confirm your spot, but please check availability first by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 078 343 3572 as there is limited space.

Banking details:
Dirtopia CC
ABSA Stellenbosch
Cheque account: 405 367 3145
Branch: 632 005
Use this as reference: “Your Surname & Dave Clinic”

Please mail us your payment confirmation and provide us with your cellphone number.

 Cancellation policy:
75% of total paid for notice of cancellation 3 days or more before the Clinic.
50% of total paid for notice of cancellation 2 days before the Clinic.
25% of total paid for notice of cancellation 1 day before the Clinic.
0% of total paid for notice of cancellation on the day.

You cannot transfer your deposit / payment to another clinic