Testimonials

“Donovan is a great MTB instructor. He explains each skill and demos them in an understanding manner. He is great at listening to the students and answers all your questions. Along with giving everyone the chance to practice the skills.”

— Michelle Erickson

“I highly recommend mountain bike lessons with Donovan! He’s excellent at breaking down concepts, very patient, and super encouraging. After just two lessons, I’m riding trail features/sections I wasn’t able to before. My confidence is growing, and I’m having a lot of fun!”

— Sarah Schlapman

“Had my first lesson with Donovan at Monte Sano, he's a very thorough and patient instructor who knows his stuff. Looking forward to the next lesson!”

— Joel Bowman

“Definitely got better. He's got a good eye for technique is able to communicate what needs to be improved on. If you want more granular technical coaching this is good option.”

— Francisco Arango

“Spent two days at Oak Mountain with Donovan Johnson guiding and instructing me through the trails. I was primarily interested in improving technically, especially on rocks and drops— and I did. I left with skills that made me better and more confident. I also unlearned one bad practice that I didn’t know I had developed, which corrected an issue I had been having for the past 6 months. I gained stability and ability right away— I saw results immediately and found myself picking harder lines and looking for bigger drops. Donovan found my weaknesses and made me a stronger rider. I have taken classes before but the two days I spent with this guy paid off big time for me. I also had a blast, which is just a bonus and I can’t wait to ride Monte Sano with him!”

— Michele Wacker