About the NZ MTB Academy.

The NZ MTB Academy develops young mountain bikers demonstrating real talent in downhill and cross-country racing across New Zealand.

We help bridge the gap between amateur and professional athletes - providing the tools, coaching, and resources young riders need to take the next step.

The academy supplies expert support, resources, and a nationwide network to back athletes both on and off the bike. Each year, we run an open camp in Rotorua, inviting promising riders who’ve been identified through racing and the wider biking community. From there, athletes can choose to join the academy and be part of a programme focused on growth, development, and long-term success.

At NZMTBA, it’s about removing barriers and giving the next generation the platform they need to chase their potential - with the right people alongside them.

What we offer our athletes.

NZ MTB Academy focuses on what each athlete needs to develop their performance to the next level.

Working with providers across the different support networks that an athlete requires , the academy is able to provide the professional support that otherwise might not be available to the athletes.

  • Coaching that develops the athlete within to achieve high performance through a specific tailored approach, focused on the individuals needs analysis.

    Sport specific coaching, strength and conditioning, physiological coaching, and psychological aspects.

  • Performance testing to integrate into the coaching approach to develop understanding of each individual athletes needs and development opportunities.

  • We mentor for future success, bringing together young and experienced athletes to develop a relationship that accelerates the learning curve of being a high performance athlete.

  • Bringing together leading providers, educators and athletes to create an environment that athletes can expand their physical self and knowledge.

  • Developing the athletes primary resource, the top two inches, with knowledge and understanding to perform at the highest level.

Our vision.

Our vision is to support the next generation of mountain biking athletes from New Zealand, to achieve international success on the world stage, in all disciplines of the sport.