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Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association - PMBIA The non-profit global standard for mountain bike instructor training & certification. Certifying instructors & guides worldwide.

Learn more: https://pmbia.bike/become-a-mtb-coach The PMBIA is the gold standard and industry leader in mountain bike instructor training. The PMBIA is the not-for-profit, governing body for mountain bike instructor certification courses, within the mountain bike industry. PMBIA MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the PMBIA is to inspire excellence in mountain bike instruction, guiding, and coaching. Through industry-proven content and instruction, the PMBIA assists mountain bike instructors, guides and coaches to deliver consistent, professional, training standards, worldwide.

10/20/2026

As a key perk of your PMBIA membership, our Webinar Series is a great way to keep building your coaching knowledge.

Join Level 4 PMBIA Instructor and Treadmark MTB Head Coach, Piyush Chavan, for our next webinar breaking down MTB biomechanics, covering how key movements affect body position, jumping, and pressure management. He’ll also walk through common riding errors and how to fix them, with a look at cornering techniques like angulation and rotation if time permits.

Dial In Your Ride: MTB Biomechanics & Body Control
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21
⏰ Time: 4:30 pm PST / 5:30 pm MST

Member Benefit & How to Join:
These live online sessions are free and exclusive to PMBIA members as part of your ongoing professional development. Log in to your PMBIA member profile, select Resources in the left menu to access the Zoom link, join the live Q&A, and view full post-session recordings, or send us a DM for the link.

Upcoming Fall Webinar Series:
🔸 Nov 4 | 🔸 Nov 18 | 🔸 Dec 2 | 🔸 Dec 16

Sierra Rescue International has been a trusted name in wilderness medicine and rescue training for two decades. They tea...
10/17/2026

Sierra Rescue International has been a trusted name in wilderness medicine and rescue training for two decades. They teach Wilderness First Aid built specifically for mountain bike coaches and guides: scenario-based training that trades generic classroom examples for the injuries and situations you actually see on the trail, from helmet removal to backcountry evacuation.

The benefits of working with Sierra Rescue:

✔️ Flexible Training: 1-day and 2-day formats available
✔️ CPR Training: All courses include CPR certification.
✔️ Industry Standards: NICA-approved and fully compliant with Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) and Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC) guidelines.
✔️ Course Locations: Direct training across CA, NV, AZ, WA, and OR, with certified instructors hosting courses nationwide.
✔️ Global Access & Private Groups: Available to all PMBIA members worldwide—reach out to set up a private group course tailored for your local team or region.

→ How to access:
Ensure your PMBIA membership is up to date, then head to the Pro Deals tab in your PMBIA Member Profile for full details.

Lifts are turning, alpine trails are opening, and prime riding weather is on the horizon. If you want to instruct or gui...
10/16/2026

Lifts are turning, alpine trails are opening, and prime riding weather is on the horizon.

If you want to instruct or guide this summer, now is the time to lock in your PMBIA MTB instructor certification before the peak season rush hits.

Kick off your season strong by joining us at one of our upcoming courses to:

✅ Master the fundamentals of professional instruction.
✅ Learn the “why” behind the “how.”
✅ Join a global network of elite instructors & coaches.

📍Bright
November 21, 2026
PMBIA Kids Teaching Module

📍Tewantin Bike Park (Sunshine Coast)
November 22, 2026
PMBIA Kids Teaching Module

📍Hobart, Tasmania
December 4 - 6, 2026
PMBIA Level 1

📍Tewantin Bike Park (Sunshine Coast)
December 10 - 13, 2026
PMBIA Level 2/3 Air Instructor Course

📍Tewantin Bike Park (Sunshine Coast)
December 12 - 14, 2026
PMBIA Level 1

📍Hobart, Tasmania
December 12, 2026
PMBIA Kids Teaching Module

📍Beechworth, Victoria
January 29 - 31, 2027
PMBIA Level 1

🔗 Visit our website to secure your spot or to view all course dates and locations.

Finish your season strong by joining us at one of our upcoming courses to: ✅ Master the fundamentals of professional ins...
10/14/2026

Finish your season strong by joining us at one of our upcoming courses to:

✅ Master the fundamentals of professional instruction.
✅ Learn the “why” behind the “how.”
✅ Join a global network of elite instructors & coaches.

📍Chattanooga, USA
October 16 - 18, 2026
PMBIA Level 1

📍Sentiers du Portage, CAN
October 16 - 18, 2026
PMBIA Level 1

📍Bromont, CAN
October 17 - 18, 2026
PMBIA AIR Module (2-Day Prep Course)

📍Chattanooga, USA
October 19, 2026
PMBIA Kids Teaching Module

📍Fujimi Panorama MTB Park, JPN
October 20 - 22, 2026
PMBIA Level 1 Instructor

🔗 Visit our website to secure your spot or to view all course dates and locations.

10/10/2026

“Don’t look at your front tire!” Or “Look where you want to go” is classic advice, but locking your eyes on the horizon can leave you blind to immediate obstacles.

Ask a PMBIA instructor where to look? “It depends.”

> High-speed open sections? Look further down the trail to open up your reaction time.

> Tight, technical rock gardens? Rapidly scan between your field of vision.

> Blind drops or sharp corners? Spot your landing/apex, then move your eyes to the exit and beyond.

Great vision isn’t staring at a fixed point or simply just looking ahead. It’s a continuous “now & next” scanning loop.

👇 Instructors: How do you teach your students to scan the trail dynamically instead of target-fixating?

As a PMBIA member and certified instructor, you represent the highest global standard in mountain bike instruction and g...
10/08/2026

As a PMBIA member and certified instructor, you represent the highest global standard in mountain bike instruction and guiding.

This is a quick reminder that you can access official PMBIA apparel and accessories through our member merch store. Our collection features premium riding and casual tops, structured hats, and instructor pins and stickers, all designed to display your credentials and dedication to the sport cleanly.

Equip yourself with the gear that reflects your professional achievement.

🛒 Shop the collection via the "Online Store" in your PMBIA Member's Profile.

🇨🇦 Canadian Members:
🦃GOBBLE GOBBLE Turkey Sale 🦃 10% OFF all gear. Code provided in the shop.

Are we creating better mountain bike riders, or just better followers?Join our upcoming webinar to learn how shifting fr...
10/06/2026

Are we creating better mountain bike riders, or just better followers?

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how shifting from giving all the answers to guiding self-assessment helps riders make smart decisions and become their own best coach.

As a key perk of your PMBIA membership, our Webinar Series is a great way to keep building your coaching knowledge.

Unchain the Brain: Coaching Independent Mountain Bikers

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 7

⏰ Time: 4:30 pm PST / 5:30 pm MST

Member Benefit & How to Join:
These live online sessions are free and exclusive to PMBIA members as part of your ongoing professional development. Log in to your PMBIA member profile and select Resources in the left menu to access the Zoom link, join the live Q&A, and view full post-session recordings.

Upcoming Fall Webinar Series:
🔸 Oct 21 | 🔸 Nov 4 | 🔸 Nov 18 | 🔸 Dec 2 | 🔸 Dec 16

Join one of our upcoming Mountain Bike Instructor courses to earn an internationally recognized certification for teachi...
10/05/2026

Join one of our upcoming Mountain Bike Instructor courses to earn an internationally recognized certification for teaching and guiding in both cross-country and downhill mountain biking environments.

Spots for our course are limited. Visit www.PMBIA.bike to review course requirements and secure your registration.

10/03/2026

Ask 5 riders what the right braking ratio is, and you’ll get 5 different answers.

Ask a PMBIA instructor? “It depends.” 🛑

> Steep rock slabs? Front brake heavy.
> Wet, off-camber roots? Heavy rear modulation.
> Loose scree? Balance is everything.

Due to weight transfer while decelerating, the front brake naturally provides the majority of your stopping power. But the ideal ratio shifts constantly depending on speed, rate of deceleration, terrain, and desired outcome.

In mountain biking, rigid rules limit traction. Adaptability creates control.

👇 Instructors: How do you help your students build braking adaptability instead of relying on a fixed ratio?

Few things beat the feeling of coaching a rider through a technical trail segment they never thought they could ride; sa...
10/01/2026

Few things beat the feeling of coaching a rider through a technical trail segment they never thought they could ride; safely and in total control.

Our Level 2/3 Tech Instructor course gives you the advanced framework and refined demonstration skills needed to help experienced riders break through frustrating plateaus and ride technical terrain with ease.

📅 Upcoming TECH Instructor Courses:

📍Sentiers du Moulin, CAN | October 8 - 11

📍Denver, USA | October 9 - 12

📍Bright, AUS | November 12 - 15

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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