Hunter Bint

Take control of your riding.

Shred like you’ve always wanted.

2 hour mountain bike skills coaching | Auckland

Tailored coaching for real riders ready to level up.

Modern mountain biking is full of distractions — endless YouTube tips, generic advice, and gear that over-promises but under-delivers. It’s easy to feel like you’re making progress when really, you’re just spinning your wheels.

That’s where Hunter Mountain Bike Coaching changes the game.

I use proven coaching strategies, video analysis, and real-time feedback on the trail to create a program that’s built for you — your skill level, your riding style, and your goals.

With the right guidance, the right terrain, and a clear strategy, you’ll finally build the confidence, control, and technique to ride how you’ve always wanted to.

First Aid Certified

P.M.B.I.A Instructor Certified

How it works

1. Choose your skill level

Are you a beginner, intermediate, or advanced? I’ll help you decide.

2. Pick your lesson

Once you’ve picked your level, choose a skill you want to improve (like cornering, braking, drops).

3. Ride better in 2 hours

Meet at the trailhead, get stuck into real riding improvements with expert feedback & support.

Levels

Beginner

  • You’re new to mountain biking or you’ve mostly stuck to easy trails. You want to build confidence, learn the basics, and have more control on the bike.

  • These are some of the lessons that I offer for beginner riders:

    • Body position - Grade 3

    • Smooth gear changing

    • Braking - Grade 3

    • Line choice - Grade 3

    • Skill - Front wheel lift & rear wheel lift

    • Feeling nervous or tense on the bike

    • Braking too hard or too late on descents

    • Losing balance or putting a foot down in corners

    • Struggling with steep or uneven terrain

    • Not knowing the right body position for control

    • Hesitating on small features like roots or rocks

    • Lacking confidence to ride trails alone or with friends

    • Build confidence on the bike – feel stable, balanced, and in control.

    • Master safe braking – stop smoothly without skidding or losing balance.

    • Learn correct body position – ride with proper posture for control and safety.

    • Take on corners with confidence – flow through turns without fear.

    • Ride basic trails comfortably – enjoy green trails and start exploring easy blue trails.

    • Understand trail safety and bike setup – know how to ride safely and keep your bike ready for the trail.

Intermediate

  • These are all the lessons that I offer for beginner riders:

    • Body position - Grade 3

    • Smooth gear changing

    • Braking - Grade 3

    • Line choice - Grade 3

    • Skill - Front wheel lift & rear wheel lift

    For more information about each beginner lesson please go to this link - Learn More

  • Beginner riders should be building fitness to be able to:

    • Ride up to 7km comfortably

    • Stay standing up on the bike down the full length of a trail

    • Climb for up to 2km with out stoping or walking

    For tips to help build bike fitness please go to the link - Tips For Bike Fitness

  • Beginner riders often have not ridden many mountain bike trails if any at all. Having experience mountain biking at this level is not needed and I’m here to help you improve no matter what!

    However having ridden:

    • 1-10 trails of any grade

    Will help as you will be able to focus more on the teaching.

    For my Maraetai Forest beginner trail recommendations please go to this link - Beginner trail recommendations

  • For beginner riders the Okaroro Drive entrance is perfect. With only a small ride from the car we can get to trails like Gum Drops & Darkside both of which have small climbs and great for building core skill without over doing it.

    For details about meeting at Okaroro Drive please go to this link - Meeting points

Advanced

  • These are all the lessons that I offer for beginner riders:

    • Body position - Grade 3

    • Smooth gear changing

    • Braking - Grade 3

    • Line choice - Grade 3

    • Skill - Front wheel lift & rear wheel lift

    For more information about each beginner lesson please go to this link - Learn More

  • Beginner riders should be building fitness to be able to:

    • Ride up to 7km comfortably

    • Stay standing up on the bike down the full length of a trail

    • Climb for up to 2km with out stoping or walking

    For tips to help build bike fitness please go to the link - Tips For Bike Fitness

  • Beginner riders often have not ridden many mountain bike trails if any at all. Having experience mountain biking at this level is not needed and I’m here to help you improve no matter what!

    However having ridden:

    • 1-10 trails of any grade

    Will help as you will be able to focus more on the teaching.

    For my Maraetai Forest beginner trail recommendations please go to this link - Beginner trail recommendations

  • For beginner riders the Okaroro Drive entrance is perfect. With only a small ride from the car we can get to trails like Gum Drops & Darkside both of which have small climbs and great for building core skill without over doing it.

    For details about meeting at Okaroro Drive please go to this link - Meeting points

See what my clients are saying

  • “Carter and I wanted to get some tips on the basics of mountain biking so we can have more fun and ride more efficiently (and safer!). Hunter is a natural coach and wise beyond his years, he made us feel super comfortable and taught us some key techniques that are really going to make us more comfortable riding. We're definitely going to come back for more coaching too!”

    Mark and Carter

  • “I found the coaching session super helpful. It made me feel more comfortable on technical trails, and Hunter's explanations were clear and constructive.” 

    Maia 

  • “As an older rider my + 25 years on a mountain bike has seen lots of changes in MTB including tracks getting much steeper and more technical. Lessons with Hunter have broken old habits and given me more confidence and made me a smoother rider on the faster downhills and in the (smallish!) air. Time very well spent with a qualified and patient coach.“

    Craig

  • "Hunter has fostered a love for biking which has seen my daughter’s confidence and skills grow. He has connected with the girls and built a safe, fun and trusting environment."

    Liz

  • "Hunter is a great and professional coach, he has taught me so many things I didn’t know and showed me short cuts, how to change and fix gears and tyres. Hunter knows awesome sayings to help me remember things. I now understand more about my bike which helps up and down trails. I would highly recommend Hunter!"

    Keeton

  • "We engaged Hunter for a cornering skills session to help my son prepare for an upcoming enduro race. Hunter was punctual, knowledgeable, and had great communication throughout. His presentation of skills was excellent, and the video analysis was especially helpful in breaking down technique and improvement areas. Despite the challenging weather, the session was well-structured and super effective. I would 100% recommend Hunter to anyone looking to hone their skills! "

    Nick

  • "Hunter’s approach to his 1 on 1 coaching has really helped develop my son’s riding skills and confidence. Highly recommend a lesson with Hunter."

    Megan

  • "Hunter is a dedicated, enthusiastic, and organised young man. His inspiring coaching style has helped my daughter and her friends take their riding to the next level. He’s done a great job at building community and it’s been fun to see their excitement for the sport grow as their skills and confidence have improved."

    Bret

Are you ready to ride like you’ve always wanted?

You’re done playing guessing games. You’re done losing time with your kids because you can’t keep up. You’re done feeling stuck, frustrated, or scared on the trails. It’s time for real progress — coaching that’s tailored to you, your style, and your goals. No more random advice or confusing tips. Just proven skills that work, helping you ride with confidence, improve faster, and have fun while doing it. The progress you’ve been searching for? It’s closer than you think.