MTB Guide Affiliation

Essential Trail-Side Skillset for Real Terrain

The MTB Guide Affiliation is built specifically for working mountain bike guides.

When you’re guiding, you don’t have the luxury of running full clinics. You need to be able to step in, identify the limiter, give a brief but effective explanation, run a quick drill if needed — and get the group moving again with more control and confidence.

This goes much deeper than “heels down” and “elbows up.”

After more than a decade of guiding in Finale Ligure — on steep, loose, rocky terrain where mistakes are immediate — the MTB Skills™ Method framework has been refined into an essential toolkit that works in the real world so you don't have to be "that guide" who always brings back injured clients.

We focus on the key mechanics that make the biggest difference:

• Braking for stability, not just speed control

• Foundational cornering that creates grip rather than guessing at body position

• Managing steep and rough/stepped terrain without skidding or getting out of control

• Essential bike setup adjustments that support stability and fit the bike to the rider. This is especially key for female clients whose bikes are primarily setup by a male. Issue being males are "in general" heavier and stronger than an equivilent female relative to height. This requires a different set-up for the client to be safe and comfortable, with more focus on traction and steering.

The aim is simple: give guides a reliable structure to help any client ride better — quickly, clearly, and safely — without over-coaching or overwhelming them.

What’s Included

All content is delivered through an online platform and includes:

• Clear video breakdowns of each concept

• Simple explanations you can use directly with clients

• Trail-side drill progressions

• Common mistake analysis and problem-solving guidance

The training includes two practical days with Gabby to embed the system in real terrain, followed by unlimited access to the online content library so you can revisit and refine at any time.