Brisbane Mountain Bike Coaching, Hire & Tours
You Know Those Riders Shredding on Instagram?
We Coach That.
Private coaching at Brisbane’s Gap Creek trails, with a guaranteed improvement. Quality bike hire with all the gear. Guided tours where you just show up and ride. All run by Ben Forbes personally.
500+ Five-Star
Google Reviews
5,000+ Clients
Coached
28 Years
Racing Experience
12 Years
Professional
Coaching
Pick Your Adventure
Mountain Bike Coaching
Private 1-on-1 and group sessions for adults and kids. Whether you want to ride safer, faster, or just get started, you’re learning from someone who’s raced at the highest level in the world.
Bike Hire & Sales
NEW and 2ND HAND
Hardtails, dual suspension, e-bikes,
gravel bikes and kids bikes. Every hire includes helmet, gloves, spare tube, pump and everything you need to hit the
trails today.
Guided Mountain Bike Tours
Skip the trail maps and ride with a local who knows every line on the mountain. Bike hire and all gear included with every tour.
Bicycle Servicing & Courses
Keep your bike running with professional mechanics who service bikes to a World Cup level. Extra attention to detail at quicker professional speeds. Or get taught by us !
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Adventures
Take on the 161KM Rail Trail thrat weaves through Queenslands Iconic Towns. We have you covered for BVRT Spefic Bikes, Transport and Plans.
Everything Else !
Kids Practice & Race Day Trips, Transport, Birthday parties and more !
World Cups.
World Champs. Your Coach.
I’m Ben Forbes. I’ve been racing for 28 years across 20 countries in 4 different mountain bike disciplines in World Cups and World Championships.
When you book with Forbes MTB, I’m the one coaching your session, I run every session personally, my decades of experience are all yours.
28 years of racing at the highest level. Over a decade of professional coaching. 5,000+ riders through the program. That’s what’s behind every session I run.
See what a typical day on the trails looks like.
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Rated 5 Stars by 500+ Brisbane Riders
We don’t write testimonials. We earn them.
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Private Coaching That Actually
Changes How
You Ride
Every session runs for 2 full hours, not the industry standard of 1.5. That extra time matters when easing into the session to get to know each other before having time to build confidence on drops, cleaning a technical for the first time, or finally nailing a skill you’ve been avoiding.
“I coach every private session personally. No assistants, no outsourcing. My personal attention from 12 years coaching experience and racing World Cup level where Safety, Confidence and Speed all still relate. I pride myself on gauging riders ability, confidence and cognitive load to tailor the perfect personal session.”
I’m not all Safety, Confidence and Speed. I also teach how to have WAY MORE FUN on the bike.
Private Coaching
1-on-1 and small group sessions for adults who want to ride safer, smoother and faster. Ben tailors every session to your current ability and where you want to get to. Whether that’s hitting features you’ve been walking past, building speed through corners, or just feeling more in control on descents.
We can tailor to all disciplines: XC, Enduro and Downhill.
Kids Programs
School holiday programs, 8-week term programs and weekend sessions. Structured, safe and actually fun. Kids progress at their own pace with a qualified coach who knows how to build skills and confidence without pushing too hard. A genuine alternative to another week of screen time.
NDIS Mountain Bike Coaching
Accessible coaching for NDIS participants. Get in touch to chat about what works best for your situation.
Corporate Team BondingCoaching
Tailored experiences to accommodate the whole team. Get in touch to chat about what adventure we can plan.
Every coaching session includes:
2 full hours on the trails
with Ben Forbes
Free photos from your session to keep
On track Video feedback and post ride debrief after every session
All skill levels welcome,from first-timers to experienced riders
Pricing from
$99
per personfor groups.
$249
for private1-on-1 sessions.
“From my first session, my cornering significantly improved. Ben has a great approach to coaching and sharing his knowledge to make you a better, safer rider.”
Justin Pitman
Leave a Better Rider.
Guaranteed.
After your 2-hour session, you’ll be noticeably faster, safer and having more fun on the bike. You’ll leave with practical skills you can use immediately on the trails. If you don’t feel a clear improvement in your riding, let Ben know within 48 hours and he’ll refund your session in full. No questions asked.
No Bike? No Worries.
Forbes MTB has a full fleet ready to go, whether you’re a first-timer wanting to see
what mountain biking is all about or you just need a quality ride for the weekend.
Hardtail
Mountain Bike
From $79/day
Dual Suspension Mountain Bike
From $105/day
Dual Suspension E-Bike
From $129/day
Gravel Bike
From $79/day
Kids Bikes
From $50/day
Multi-day rates and weekly hire available. Need bikes delivered to the
trails or your accommodation? Transport and shuttle service are available too.
FREE INCLUSIONS:
Helmet
Gloves
Spare Tube
Tyre Levers
Pump
Bottle Cage
Gel Seat Coveron Request
E-bike Chargerfor Electric Hires
ADD ONS AVAILABLE (Delivery Options and Pannier Rack & Bag Combo)
“So easy to book online. Started searching at 1pm Saturday and
by 3pm same day, we had two bikes ready to go.”
Seamus Dunne
From Chilled Family Rides. To Full Send Black Trails
Ride with a local who knows every line on the mountain, beats staring at the trail apps on your phone. Forbes MTB guided tours take you through Brisbane’s best trails with a qualified coach, mechanic and first aider leading the way.
You don’t need to bring a thing. Every tour includes full bike hire with all the gear, so you just show up and ride.
Standard Mountain
Bike Tour
From $119 per person
(groups of 4+)
to $209 for a 1-on-1
E-Bike Mountain
Bike Tour
From $129 per person
(groups of 4+)
to $219 for a 1-on-1
Ideal for corporate groups, birthday parties, bucks and hens dos, family outings,
tourists visiting Brisbane, or anyone who just wants to ride without the logistics.
“From my first session, my cornering significantly improved. Ben has a great approach to coaching and sharing his knowledge to make you a better, safer rider.”
Justin Pitman
Why Riders
Choose Forbes MTB
Learn From the Bestin Brisbane
Ben has raced at World Cup, World Championship and Enduro World Series level across 20 countries. That experience translates directly into how he coaches. You’re not learning theory from a textbook or a one-day-certified coach. You’re learning from someone who’s done it at the highest level and can show you exactly how to apply it
on the trails.
More Time on
the Trails
Every coaching session runs for 2 full hours. The industry standard in Brisbane is 1.5. That extra 30 minutes means more reps, more progression, and more confidence by
the time you’re done. Better results without paying more
per hour.
Just Show Up and Ride
Free photos from every coaching session and tour. All safety gear included in every tour. On track video feedback and post ride debrief. There’s nothing extra to organise, buy or bring. Everything’s sorted before you arrive.
Guaranteed to
Ride Better
After your 2-hour coaching session, you’ll be noticeably faster, safer and having more fun on the bike. If you don’t feel a clear improvement in your riding, let Ben know within 48 hours and he’ll refund your session in full. No questions asked.
Got Questions?
Here Are the Answers
Where do coaching sessions and tours take place?
90% of sessions are held at Gap Creek Reserve MTB Trails. It’s the best spot in Brisbane for skills coaching with a huge variety of terrain and features. Ben also coaches at other locations including Ironbark Gully, Mt Cotton, Castle Hill Ipswich and more. Travel fees apply for locations outside Gap Creek. Get in touch and we’ll figure out what works best for you.
Do I need my own bike?
Nope. You can hire a bike from us and we’ll have it ready to go. Every hire includes helmet, gloves, spare tube, tyre levers, pump and bottle cage. If you do have your own bike, bring it along.
What skill level do I need to be?
There isn’t one. Ben coaches everyone from complete beginners who have never been on a mountain bike to experienced riders chasing faster lap times. Every session is tailored to where you’re at right now.
How long are coaching sessions
2 full hours. Most coaches in Brisbane run 1.5 hour sessions. The extra time means more reps, more progression and better value per hour.
Can I book for a group?
Absolutely. Group rates start from $99 per person for coaching and $119 per person for guided tours. Corporate groups, birthday parties, bucks and hens days, family outings, you name it. Get in touch with group size and we’ll sort a quote.
Do you offer kids programs?
Yes. School holiday programs, 8-week term programs and weekend sessions. Structured, safe and run by a qualified coach. Ages and details vary by program so get in touch or check the booking system for upcoming dates.
What bikes do you have for hire?
Hardtail mountain bikes, dual suspension mountain bikes, dual suspension e-bikes, gravel bikes and kids bikes. Full fleet details and pricing are on the booking system.
Can you deliver bikes to me?
Yes. We offer transport and delivery to Gap Creek Reserve, Ironbark, Samford, your accommodation, and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Delivery is only available for clients hiring bikes. Get in touch for a custom transport quote.
What's included with a guided tour?
Everything. Bike hire with all gear, a qualified mountain bike coach, qualified bike mechanic, qualified first aider, and local trail knowledge so you’re not wasting time on maps. Just show up and ride.
What's your cancellation policy?
Get in touch and we’ll work it out. Ben’s pretty reasonable.
How do I book?
You can book directly through the online booking system or send through a message using the form on this page and Ben will get back to you personally.
Still have questions?
Stop Scrolling.
Start Riding.
Whether you’re booking a coaching session, hiring a bike or organising a tour for the crew, get in touch and Ben
will personally sort out the details.
Or book online now
Ben will personally be in touch to sort out the details. No obligation, no pressure.