Mountain Bike Coaching in Bentonville – Crank It Up MTB

Crank It Up MTB is the coaching business of Anneke Beerten, a former professional racer and three-time world champion who now lives in Bentonville. She offers Mountain Bike Coaching in Bentonville for riders from beginner to advanced.

Private lessons

Lessons are one-on-one or for small groups of up to four friends. Your first session is usually two hours and starts with a short skills check. Later sessions can be 90 minutes or two hours. Racing-focused coaching is also available.

Where you ride

Most lessons happen at the Slaughter Pen Skills Park in Bentonville. This is a good place for body position, cornering, drops and jumps. Lessons can also take place at OZ Trails Bike Park in Bella Vista, where you buy your own lift ticket.

Qualifications

Anneke lists herself as a PMBIA certified coach, and also as a USA Cycling skills coach.

Group clinics

Three-hour Jump and Drop clinics run in spring and fall at Slaughter Pen. In 2026 dates were set for August, September and October. Riders must be 18 or older, or 15 with an adult.

Good to know

Book private lessons through the online scheduler on the website. Clinic tickets are sold through Eventbrite. Prices are not posted, so check when you book. Her calendar fills up, so plan ahead.