Mountain biking has been my biggest passion for years. Between 2003 and 2017 I rode numerous national and international competitions. Highlights include my third place at the Junior National Championships in Noorbeek (The Netherlands), my participation in the European Championships in Chies d’Alpago (Italy), my second place in the Bundesliga competition in Bad Salzdetfurth (Germany) and winning Red Bull De Muur in Geraardsbergen (Belgium).
I don’t compete in races anymore, but I still love to ride and that would probably never change. There is nothing better than exploring the limits of my condition and skills while spending time in the forests, the hills and other beautiful landscapes.
Having a family with young children doesn’t allow me to ride multiple days per week. Maybe when my children are old enough to join me for a ride. For now I’ve found a good balance: every week one 7 kilometer run and a 1-2 hour ride in the weekend.
In addition to my personal routines I give personal training sessions on the mountainbike. Most of the time I work with beginners, people that have 0-2 years experience on the mountainbike. I help them to ride safer, smoother and with more confidence.
Vision
A fit body in itself is not the goal, it is the result of having fun in your sport and working towards sportive goals. Therefore it’s necessary to find a sport that suits you well.
Mountain biking is physically very challenging, but the effort itself is not central. It is the technical challenge in combination with the amazing nature experience that makes mountain biking so much fun – and in mean time you get tired and thus fit.
Once you enjoy mountainbiking it’s easier to muster the motivation to practice additional sports that fit well with a busy schedule and an urban living environment. Think of sports like running, walking, cycling, swimming and fitness.
Mission
I’m not the hardcore trainer who helps you squeeze the last bit of improvement out of your body. My goals:
- to get you acquainted with mountain biking in a safe way
- to let you discover how fun and beautiful this sport is
- to let you drive more efficiently (read: faster and/or longer with the same effort)
- to push your limits in a safe way
Is mountain biking completely new to you? Then I can help you become an independent biker within one year. And that involves more than just the cycling itself.
CLINIC (SINGLE TRAINING)
Do you go mountain biking regularly and do you want to improve your technical skills? I’d love to join you for a ride. I can help you with:
- Easier, more efficient and safer cycling
- Pushing limits in a safe way and finally conquer that one climb, descent or obstacle
It’s not necessary, but it is helpful for me if you know in advance where you want to ride and what you want to learn.
PERSONAL TRAINING (LONG TERM)
Sport is supposed to be fun. During the personal training program I help you becoming an independent mountain biker within a year. Mountain biking is being active in nature, where you playfully push your limits step by step.
This package is aimed at complete unburdening in the field of materials. The costs strongly depend on the personal starting situation and the intensity of the guidance. Rates are therefore on request.
RATES PER TRAINING SESSION (2-4 HOURS)
€ 122.99 incl. VAT – Group price for 1-4 persons
Travel costs for the provence North-Holland are included in this rate. For other locations in The Netherlands I charge € 0,70 per kilometer (measured one-way, so € 0,35 per kilometer total).
I charge a fixed rate per session because I think that’s the best way to provide value. I provide this service for fun and I want you to be able to learn something. That doesn’t depend on counting hours, but on having time. The worst I can do is charge every billable hour.
Calculation example: according to Google Maps, Amerongen is 95 kilometers for me. The travel costs are € 66.50 (95 x € 0,70) and the training itself is € 122.99. The total costs based on own material are € 189.49 including VAT. This is a total price for one to four people, you decide who you bring.
Pricing is based on riding your own bike. If you need to rent a bike and helmet, the costs depend on the local rental company. Expect about € 25.00 – € 40.00 per person.
INTERNATIONAL
Rides abroad on request. In case you book me for another service you might get the mountain biking training for free because I probably want to ride there anyways, haha!