QUEENSTOWN BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Train to Teach: PMBIA Level 2 AIR Instructor — Four Intensive Days in Queenstown
A four-day PMBIA instructor course run by TreadmarkNZ that teaches advanced riding and instruction techniques for lift-accessed bike parks and trail centres.
Train to Teach: PMBIA Level 2 AIR Instructor — Four Intensive Days in Queenstown.
This four-day AIR Instructor course is a focused, skills-first PMBIA program designed to develop riding, teaching and guiding abilities for instructors of intermediate-to-advanced riders. Candidates complete pre-course reading and a worksheet, ride and practice-teach every day, receive ongoing mentor feedback, and are assessed on both teaching and riding for Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Progressive two-level assessment to match real instruction
The course uses a progressive assessment structure offering Level 2 and Level 3 assessments to reduce stress and add realism to the evaluation process.
Daily riding with practice-teaching and mentor feedback
Candidates spend substantial time on the bike, alternating riding with practice-teaching sessions and receiving ongoing mentor feedback to refine both technique and instruction.
PMBIA templates and intermediate–advanced skill focus
The syllabus trains instructors to deliver skills-based and maneuver-based lessons—covering cornering, descending, steeps, rock rolls, pumping and the introduction of jumps and drops—using proven PMBIA templates.
What the day feels like
What the four days feel like
Each day blends on-bike repetition with teaching practice: candidates ride in lift-accessed bike parks and trail centres, practice-teach to peers, receive mentor critique, and iterate on both riding and instructional delivery. The program culminates in formal assessments of riding and teaching for Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a four-day instructor course; candidates should block all four days.
The course meets at the Skyline Queenstown main entrance for sign-in and briefings.
Candidates must complete pre-course reading and a worksheet before the in-person days.
Courses run in normal weather; only severe weather may cause rescheduling. Non-attendance without notice incurs full loss of payment.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The AIR Instructor course runs for four days.
Where do I meet for the course?
Meeting point is the Skyline Queenstown main entrance.
What will I be assessed on?
Candidates are assessed on both teaching and riding components for Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
Is there an age requirement?
Minimum age for Level 2 certification is 17.
What happens if I don't attend?
Non-attendance without notice results in 100% loss of payment.
Will bad weather cancel the course?
Courses run regardless of normal weather; only severe weather may cause rescheduling.
What do I need to do before the course?
Complete the required pre-course reading and worksheet prior to the in-person days.