Momentum is your friend (MIYF)

Momentum Is Your Friend is a mountain bike skills coaching service based in the Newcastle and Central Coast region of NSW. It focuses on helping riders of all levels build solid foundations so they can ride more smoothly, confidently, and safely. Coaches are accredited through AusCycling/MTBA and the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association (PMBIA). Sessions emphasise progressive, individualised learning with encouragement and ongoing assessment rather than pressure, so participants improve at a comfortable pace while staying healthy and having fun on the trails. The organisation’s mission is to share knowledge and skills that promote safe, enjoyable mountain biking, along with courtesy, environmental empathy, and community engagement. Its vision is for riders to progress quickly and become active members of the local mountain biking community. Values centre on respect, fairness, inclusion, and creating a positive experience for every participant. The team’s background includes decades of road and mountain biking (racing and social riding since the early 1980s and late 1990s), which has more recently focused on skills coaching. Testimonials highlight approachable, thorough, and confidence-building sessions, particularly for beginners who were nervous about technical terrain. In short, Momentum Is Your Friend is a qualified local coaching service dedicated to developing mountain bike skills in a supportive, progressive way so riders can enjoy the trails more fully.