Hi All
Today I had a one to one session with Jedi, and having read all of the other glowing reviews on here (which prompted be into booking a session), now it is my turn....
Basically - wow! I'm not going to go into huge detail about what we did, but the way that Tony identified the problems with my riding and then taught me how to fix the bad habits is hugely impressive. I've always been really nervous about losing grip on the front wheel; within 20 mins of starting Tony had me turning tighter than I ever have done before (and on slippy grass too!) It was just like when you carve with ski's; I can hear the sound of my tyres biting into the grass now, and I can't get over it! I'm literally sat here grinning from ear to ear just thinking about it. The rest of the day was brilliant too; Tony made everything just seem easy - I was laughing as I was riding around the course because I honestly couldn't believe how I was riding. He even got me to clear the 6 ft table top at the end of the session, and it just felt effortless 🙂 To top it all off, I then fell off on the flat grass at the very end of the session just as I got back to my car; because I reverted back to my old habits when I was tired!
I know lots of people wax lyrical on STW about Tony, and in my opinion he deserves every single bit of credit he gets. Tony is also a thoroughly top bloke too, which just made the day even more enjoyable (plus the great coffee!)
That is all. I am now off to the pub for a couple of pints of Wye Valley to top off a great day. Cheers Tony!
Ian
Your pre Jedi problems sounds just like mine. I'm going to have to get saving I think....
It's been over a year since I went to see Jedi, and even on Today's "getting back into Mtb" ride his words were in my head. They was actually one point where my inside bar grip was so low I thought I was a goner - but no.
I'm assuming the OP's smiling story is a reflection of what Jedi told me about the way he giggles when he rides. I remembered that story today as I reflected where my head has been regarding MTBing recently. So Jedi is still helping, a year later. He deserves a medal for his services to MTBing IMO.
Did you remember your bike?
Ha ha, yes; it was rather useful!!
Useful, but not totally necessary. 😉
I've been riding all evening with a smile on my face from that session. I am in my local now holding a beer up to you and all!
Top bloke and immense coach and rider! Got me going over things I never thought I would!
Going to have to do this soon 🙂
Its been a couple of years since he "did me" and I still remember his words.. Vastly improved my confidence and therefore FUN in riding.. I'm pleased he took up coaching! 🙂
Three weeks post Jedi for me and first chance to ride local benchmark Cannock Chase after a couple of away rides in Wales......shaved 8 minutes off my usual time round dog/monkey. I have loads more to practice and refine thanks to the core principals he's given me to apply and the self analysis/correction he's programmed into me.....the end of your session with him is really only the very beginning of your potential improvement...... Cheers Tony!
high5 kiwiwfiz 🙂
Kiwifiz hit's the nail on the head, once Tony 'rewires' your head it is just the start!
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Couldn't jump when I met him, now air is seriously fun!!
Get a room you lot... 😉
Sounds great, good on you.
great to see you getting excellent feedback, its all I ever hear about you, from contacts that have spent time with you, on your coaching sessions
cheers!
Rob Cole
Cheers rob. Pop up herts soon eh. Its been too long
Tony certainly deserves all the positive feedback he gets.....totally changed my riding 😀
Not had a chance to get out and practice what Tony taught me since our session 🙁 will be rectifying that on Sunday so I can put what has been replaying in my mind ever since to practice.
Tony how longs your waiting list for a day session.
Would be a day with me and a mate
littlegirlbunny, congrats on 2nd place in the dh 🙂 <thumb>
Just to add my voice to the accolades : I had a serious MTB accident 3 years ago (back broken in 2 places, broken ribs etc., spinal brace, 4 months off bike) but got my fitness back eventually. What was harder was to get my confidence back as every little step on the trail scared the hell out of me!
Booked a day with Tony, and he sorted out my technique, which in turn sorted most of my confidence issues. I even had a crash on the day, which I'd been dreading as it was less than 6 months after the accident and I was still healing, but that crash was a big monkey off the back (no pun intended).
Cheers, Tony - forever grateful.
Mike.
Mike, high5 dood
Another very satisfied Jedi customer here - just got back from today's session. Going out tomorrow to practice everything Jedi taught me. And yes, he got me grinning like a cheshire cat 8)
cheers ernie 😀 was a fun session eh and i told you it was easy to get airtime eh
If he could only cure alzheimers... 😉
Right after hearing/reading all this praise I've just sent an email to book myself onto a session in October!! 😀