Mountain Bike Lessons in Santiago – Amukan Sports

Amukan Sports offers mountain bike lessons in Santiago for riders who want structured, personal coaching, from first steps on singletrack to sharpening technique for faster, smoother trail riding. Sessions can be booked one to one, as a monthly plan, in small groups or as focused clinics, and there are coached guided rides once you have been assessed.

The business states that every class is taught by a PMBI (Professional Mountain Bike Instructor) Level 1 instructor – the PMBIA instructor scheme – who is also described as a certified guide and instructor with more than 30 years of mountain biking experience. That combination of formal coaching training and long trail experience shapes lessons that are clear, progressive and focused on safe, efficient technique.

The approach is personal and progressive. Each rider’s current level is assessed first, then lessons focus on the skills that will make the biggest difference, whether that is confident braking on loose descents, smoother cornering or climbing technical sections without stalling. Small group sizes and one-to-one formats leave plenty of time for repetition and feedback, and the guided rides let you put new skills into practice on real trails with an experienced coach alongside. It is a sensible choice for adults returning to the sport as well as keen riders wanting to improve.

What Amukan Sports offers

• Private one-to-one classes of about 1.5 to 2 hours, built around your own goals.
• Monthly one-to-one plan – a pack of four individual classes for steady progress.
• Group sessions for four to eight riders at a lower price per person.
• Mountain bike clinics focusing on a single skill, such as cornering or descending.
• Guided rides with tips – four-hour outings with coaching along the way, offered after an assessment.

The riding around Santiago

• Cerro San Cristóbal (Parque Metropolitano) – a large urban park with climbs and trails in the heart of the city.
• Santiago’s eastern foothills – precordillera trails above districts such as La Reina and Las Condes, with steeper, rockier terrain.
• Farellones and the high Andes – summer riding at altitude, about an hour’s drive from the city.

When to ride

Riding around Santiago is possible all year. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons, summer is hot and dry so morning sessions work best, and winter can bring rain and snow on higher ground. Amukan Sports does not publish a set season, so agree a date and meeting point when you book.

Getting to Santiago

Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is about 30 minutes by road from the city centre. The meeting point for each lesson is arranged directly with the instructor, so confirm the location and whether you need your own transport.

Tips for your mountain bike lessons in Santiago

• Bring your own bike, helmet and gloves – bike hire is not mentioned for lessons.
• Carry at least two litres of water and wear sun protection on Santiago’s exposed hills.
• Start with a private class so the instructor can assess your level before a guided ride.
• Ask for a clinic on the one skill that holds you back most – it is good value for focused progress.

Book your ride with Amukan Sports

To check availability and book a class, visit the official website.