Lessons & Clinics

Private Instruction

Lesson Pricing

Half Day (3hr) Lesson: $215
Full Day (6hr) Lesson: $395
Discounted Day Pass: $40
Discounted Rental Bike: $100

Clinic Pricing

Ride Rock Creek Rumble UCI XC Skills Clinic : $150

ABOUT OUR PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Meet Walker Shaw

Coaching Director

My name is Walker Shaw, and I’m happy to be offering mountain bike instruction at both Rock Creek and Ride Kanuga bike parks. Whether it’s your first day riding mountain bikes or you’re looking to take your riding and race craft to a new level, we have something for you.

I’m 27 and have been living in WNC for almost 20 years. I’m a huge fan of this area and all the amazing riding this place has to offer. Growing up, I played a wide array of sports and ultimately cycling became my passion. Originally, I raced BMX on the national circuit before making the switch to primarily mountain bike racing at the age of 16. Mountain biking has given me the opportunity to travel to some amazing places and meet some lifelong friends.

I’m excited to share my cycling knowledge both on and off the bike with you!

Racing Career Highlights:

5 x USAC Collegiate Individual National Champion
1 x USAC Junior National Downhill Champion
1 x Sea Otter Classic Elite Downhill Winner
2 x UCI Downhill World Cup Elite Finals

Whether your goal is simply to become more comfortable on your bike, more efficient riding difficult terrain , or improve your overall riding speed, we have something for you. Our mountain bike instructors will tailor each lesson to your current skill set and goals.

Walker Shaw

Meet JACK BROWN

Coaching Assistant

My name is Jack Brown and I’m excited to be offering mountain bike instruction at Rock Creek and Kanuga. I’m excited to combine my racing and riding experience with my exercise science degree to offer you the the best possible coaching experience fit to what you are looking for. I am 22 years old and grew up in Athens, GA. I moved to Brevard 4 years ago to attend Brevard College, where I have recently graduated with a degree in exercise science. After falling in love with the area, I have decided to make western North Carolina my home. I have ridden mountain bikes for the majority of my life and have raced for the past 10 years. Since moving to Brevard, I have been lucky enough to take my riding career to the next level. I have competitively raced enduro on the national and international level for the past 5 years. Beyond racing, riding for fun and progressing as a rider is what keeps me coming back for more and is ultimately the reason I ride bikes. I look forward sharing my experience with you at the parks! Racing Career Highlights:

2nd – 2024 USAC Enduro National Champs
3rd – 2023 USAC DH Collegiate National Champs
3 x U21 EWS Top 10
2021 U21 BME Overall Winner

What to expect

Bike evaluation
Core skills assessment
Personally tailored instruction
Individual attention to your goals and needs

Equipment Recommendations

At Ride Rock Creek, safety is always our top priority. Our coaching staff generally recommends a full-suspension bike with disc brakes. However, jump-specific hard tails may be appropriate for dirt-jump sessions. Full-finger gloves, knee/elbow protection, and full-face helmets are also strongly recommended. Some equipment is available to rent and the rest is available for purchase on-site at the Ride Rock Creek shop if needed.

RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATION POLICY

All coaching sessions must be booked in advance to ensure a time slot and/or specific coach. A 48-hour cancellation policy is enforced for a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of a booking forfeit 50% of the booking cost.

Additional Rider Policy

Add additional riders to any private session at $35/hr. Please contact us prior to booking for additional rider requests.

Walker Shaw has been working with my 7 yr old and his progress has been nothing short of amazing! Walker is very professional, patient, punctual and an amazing coach! My boy loves him! My son went from riding out of control on a cart path to safely crushing the green jump lines, riding miles on end (while standing up, thanks to Walker) within a month. Now we are able to really enjoy our time together on the trails, local pump tracks and jump lines together in a much safer and more enjoyable manner. I would recommend using Walker for any of your coaching needs. He’s helping me now as well and I’m 45. I’m riding better than I ever have and clearing jumps I’ve never cleared before with confidence. Walker has the knowledge and experience to know when to allow my son to take the next step as well. Walker is an incredible coach, rider and person! Cheers!

My son has been taking lessons with Walker Shaw at Ride Rock Creek. It has been a great experience for him. Walker makes lessons a lot of fun and also has the technical skills and patience to help him progress at a pace that he is comfortable with. He loves Ride Rock Creek and everyone who works there is friendly and helpful!

I have been wanting to learn to jump, so I looked around and found a young man named Walker Shaw (ask for him). He was very helpful, shared his knowledge and his enthusiasm about biking is contagious. The bike park is amazing. Great helpful staff and product available for purchase. The shuttle driver was nice and got us to the top safely each time. The drive is short and steep but fun. since I was learning, I focused on one trail repeatedly. Not having to pedal really made my day. Worth the money. I will be back. 😊

My son has been doing lessons with Walker Shaw at Rock Creek and Kanuga. Walker is great with him and has encouraged him to progress at his own pace. My son appreciates Walker’s encouragement to hit new features in a progression that builds on previous skills. As a parent I appreciate that Walker knows what my son is capable of doing and will encourage him but will communicate if he is not ready to hit a feature (then they come up with a plan for the next lesson).

I have been riding bikes for a while and I recently decided to get some coaching at Kanuga. They were able to set me up with Walker Shaw who helped me work on the fundamentals of jumping for a two-hour session. I already had a good amount of experience but his knowledge was definitely next level. Walker was also fun to work with. He gave me a lot more confidence in jumping. We worked on my form, timing, and speed. It was a really good experience and I can't wait to get coaching from him again.

Kanuga Bike Park offers an exceptional experience with a variety of thrilling jumps and tech features. To maximize your enjoyment, consider investing in private lessons. Walker Shaw is not only a talented pro rider, but he's also an excellent instructor, helping me reach a level I couldn't have imagined just a few months ago.

Lessons

Half Day lesson

Full Day lesson

Half Day Guided Laps

full Day Guided Laps

Ride Rock Creek Rumble UCI XC Skills Clinic

Overview:

This clinic is designed for beginner to intermediate racers looking to improve skills, form, and speed ahead of the UCI Rock Creek Rumble XC event. The clinic will have an emphasis on line choice, features, and racecraft with an opportunity to gain early access to both short track and cross country race courses prior to the event . You can expect general instruction from Walker Shaw and Jack Brown with one-on-one tips throughout the session. We will do multiple full laps of each course and with frequent stops to break down key sections of the courses.

Group size:

12 riders max per session in order to ensure a good coach-to-rider ratio.

Target Riders:

This clinic is designed with beginner to intermediate racers (Cat 1 -3) in mind. This clinic is for ages 10 and up.

Focus areas:

During this clinic, riders will go through multiple drills to improve their performance on race day. These include, but are not limited to, starting technique, bottle handups, cornering, features, technical climbing, and general track breakdown. You will receive professional and immediate feedback to help you progress and refine your skills in real-time.

What to bring:

Fully functioning, ready-to-ride mountain bike (e-bike, full suspension, hardtail)
- We recommend riding the bike you plan to race
Helmet and any additional protective gear you feel is needed
Water and snacks for at least 3 hours of riding

Details:

Session is from 10:00AM – 1:00PM
- We recommend getting there a few minutes early to be prepared
Meet in Ride Rock Creek’s lower parking lot
Park Pass is included, limited to duration of the clinic
- Riders are not permitted to ride at the park or on race courses outside of the clinic

Pricing:

The clinic is $150 for the session

Make-up date:

Friday, March 13 (9am – 12pm)

Make-up date is in case of inclement weather

Contact: Coaching@riderockcreek.com

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!