The Switchbacks Masterclass
A 22-part online course to help you master switchbacks, stoppies and nose pivots.
You get detailed progressions, drills and UNLIMITED coach support. Become a member and get access to our full masterclass library of 600+ lessons.
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Step-by-Step Video Progressions
22-part masterclass broken into logical progressions and loads of drills to help you master the skill. Watch, practice, progress.
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Beginner to Advanced
No matter what level you're at, this course will help you reach your goals. Start with basics and graduate to nollies & nose pivot drops.
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Our courses are broken down into detailed, thoughtful progressions and always paired with a practical exercise.
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Class Curriculum
Master tight switchbacks and nose pivots in detailed learning progressions from beginner to advanced. If you're ready to up your game beyond skids, this 22-part course is for you. It's not just for flair and style, these techniques are incredibly powerful for a multitude of technical trail riding challenges.
Section 1
Course introduction, prerequisites and safety protocol.
Section 2 (6 lessons)
Learn tight turn stability and how to turn sharply while on a steep slope. Bike body separation, pedal position, and braking.
Section 3 (5 lessons)
Develop foundations for front wheel fun including nose pivots and stoppies. Core ingredients: rear wheel lifts, brake control and magic stops.
Section 4 (4 lessons)
Experience the magnified effect when you combine front wheel braking, magic stops and rear wheel lifts for stoppies and nose pivots.
Section 5 (5 lessons)
Add complexity by adding rotation to your stoppies and pivots - where practice really begins to pay off on the trail.
Section 6 (4 lessons)
Challenge yourself with nollies, front wheel hops, and nose pivot drops.
We've Helped Thousands Of Riders Master Switchbacks:
Here are a few comments taken from the Switchbacks Masterclass. Every question gets answered by a trained ambassador or coach.
Who is this for?
RLC Online MTB Coaching is for anyone looking to develop solid foundational mountain bike skills from beginner to advanced. Led by Head Coach and 25-year pro Ryan Leech, our 33 person coaching team can help riders of all levels.
How is RLC different from YouTube tutorials?
YouTube is an excellent resource for free crash courses, but they often lack progressions and drills that will help you master each step of a skill. You also don't get unlimited detailed coach feedback from YouTube - which is essential to overcoming plateaus. At RLC, each of our skills courses are broken down into step-by-step progressions so you can master each stage of a skill. If you get stuck along the way, you can ask a question or upload a video and our coaches will guide you through to the next step. Coach feedback is UNLIMITED.
Meet Head Coach - Ryan Leech.
An MTB Legend.
Although he would never call himself that, Ryan is a legend.
During his 25-year pro riding career, Ryan Leech performed thousands of stunt shows around the world, including Cirque du Soleil, IMBA World Summit and Crankworx.
Ryan has appeared in dozens of MTB films, including The Collective and the Kranked series and is credited with progressing the sport of trials into a new era.
Ryan has been coaching mountain bikers for the past 25 years and is an avid explorer of human potential, a yoga instructor and Integral Master Coach™.
Online MTB Coaching Gets Results.
Why Is It So Powerful?
Learning online fosters long term practice which is essential to mastering new skills. Instead of trying to learn something in a workshop or with a friend over the weekend, dedicate multiple weeks to honing your new skill.
How does online MTB coaching work?
Step 1: Watch the detailed lesson.
Step 2: Practice prescribed drills & complete objectives.
Step 3: Progress to the next lesson!
* Get unlimited coach feedback along the way.
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Get instant access to the Switchbacks Masterclass or our full course library of 600+ lessons with a membership.
What else can you learn as an RLC member?
The RLC platform has over 600 carefully planned video progressions to help riders master all key MTB skills. Progress riding style on the trail or at home. Lasting results can be achieved by engaging our drills with just a few 20 minute sessions a week.
Here's an overview of the different skills we teach:
Manuals & Wheelies
Bunny Hops
Jumping
Cornering
Baseline Balance
Switchbacks & Nose Pivots
Physical Fitness
Mental Fitness
