With a newfound approach to her riding and racing she became IMBA(L2) and PMBI(L2) certified and has since helped beginners, mtb veterans, and racers throughout Northeast discover ah-ha moments of their own. Over the years Ive taken many clinics and some from our very own Grit Clinics coaches. TOM GLOVER I am super excited to be in the role of coach supporter. Have long term goals in mind? The challenge of figuring out how to help each individual person is her true love. Clarissa loves coaching riders of all abilities and backgrounds with the intent of working on key skills that will build confidence and bring the fun! In 2015, she and four friends took first place (24 HR 5 person Open Women category) in the Oregon 24-hr cross country mountain bike race. I am super excited to be in the role of coach supporter. Despite all of those challenges her mountain bike journey did not end. After witnessing the remarkable results his wife, coach Kelsey, had at the GRIT clinics, Grant decided to combine decades of teaching biomechanics in the clinic with his passion for riding. This training and education will help create a safe, positive, and fun environment for our student-athletes. Chrisloves teaching beginner mountain bikers the skills to improve their level of confidence. After sitting at my desk all day, there's nothing better than hitting the trails. The Georgia Cycling Coach Licensing Program exists to create a youth mountain biking experience that is a safe and rewarding experience for both athletes and coaches. Using a purple hard-tail Trek, she drilled the single track in Bend as part of her summer work commute. Lindseygrew up in Portland, OR and started racing mountain bikes in 1996 as a means to stay in shape while she sat at a desk working in advertising and PR. A bike and outdoor lover since she could walk, by day she is the Executive Director of the Michigan Mountain Biking Association where she advocates for trail access, sustainable trail building and the growth of mountain biking across the state. During the inaugural 2014 season the Georgia High School Cycling League, as it was known then, had 101 high school student-athletes participate. Her new found love of mountain biking helped her find fulfillment while she raised her two kids. She found a local womens mountain program through Team LUNA Chix where she connected with like-minded women and started improving her technical skills. Join Wait List Fundamentals Trail Application - Women's Only (AT230520FTW) Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit also offers time for coaches to collaborate together for peer-to-peer learning and sharing. She is certified through PMBI (Professional Mountain Bike Instruction). Amy was born in Oregon and raised in a remote Rocky Mountain community in Northwestern Montana. We do have a need-based financial assistance program should a coach need help in covering costs. Thats why Georgia Cycling provides resources like our Coach Supporter Team. Originally from Minnesota, Jessie's earliest memories of mountain biking consist of clipping into her mom's 1999 Specialized Stumpjumper and struggling to keep up with her speedy, spandex-clad friends. Nicole graduated from Keene State College in New Hampshire with a Health Science degree, and is Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association Level 1 certified. Mountain biking became her summer 'skiing'; using mountain biking to get through the summer until ski season, and skiing to get through the winter until mountain bike season. Gage moved to Vermont as a young child and while loves to travel, good luck getting her to reside anywhere else. Individual attention to maximize your goals. I always had bikes, but after my grandfather showed me Han's "No way" Reys video big 5 and the movie RAD, it flipped a switch. Tina "Earthquaker" Brubakerstarted racing cyclocross and mountain bikes in Portland, Oregon in 1994. 20 may Event Over Jumping Mini-Clinic (AT230520J) Atlanta, Georgia. Allatoona High SchoolHarrison High SchoolHillgrove High SchoolMarietta High SchoolNorth Cobb Christian SchoolNorth Cobb High SchoolNorth Paulding High SchoolPaulding CompositeBearings Composite. We offer opportunities for riders to be part of a mountain bike team in various counties across the Southwestern Atlanta region. In 2007 I started. We see it as essential for your success and that of your team. Meet Georgia Cycling Georgia Cycling Association Feeling inspired she signed up for her first womens bike clinic and was instantly transformed, not only to flat pedals and by the skills imparted, but by the energy and vibe of being with a group of inspiring, capable, and passionate women and coaches. Lori is a Level 2 ICP coach, spent the last six years as Executive Director for the Copper Harbor Trails Club and has been organizing the sold-out Copper Harbor Ladies Weekend for the last six years. Helping others experience the joy and empowerment that comes from overcoming or pushing through fear on the bike is one of her favorite things about being a coach. Im looking forward to helping my fellow Coach Supporters and the Association staff make the Georgia Cycling Association even better. Contact Us Press About Georgia Cycling Refund Policy. The educational sessions are exactly the same each day, so choose the day that works best for you! Laughs and banter required- followed by beers of course. Lori Hauswirth is a passionate advocate for trails and gets to spend her days promoting and supporting the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) in Marquette, Michigan as their Executive Director. It is totally your choicemix and match as you please! She's been coaching since 2014 and has her Terramethod Level 1 certification. Since then I have raced XC and 24 hour races (on teams and solo), but don't need to be racing to have a great time on my bike. She specializes in coaching beginner/intermediate riders with an emphasis on making the sport accessible and enjoyable for all. In the winter he travels the country training ski instructors in the telemark and alpine disciplines. When not in the saddle he can be found turning wrenches part-time at Sunnyside Sports in Bend. Now with her PMBIA Level 1 she loves helping riders build a solid foundation of MTB skills, plus have a super amazing time while doing it! As a PMBI certified instructor, she applies the methods from her teaching profession to her mountain bike instruction to optimize each learners experience. Ali is stoked to help people realize their potential, have breakthroughs in their riding, and smile and dance along the way! Agns was born and raised in "ze" South of France. However, after riding in Moab for the first time in 2013, she saw the sport in a whole new light. As a former group fitness instructor, becoming a BICP (former IMBA) Level 1 instructor was a natural fit, and I'm also a Sprockids certified instructor, work with 2 local NICA teams, and although I moved to Texas 9 years ago, I travel to VT every summer and help a friend with his youth mountain bike summer camp program. $70/hour, bring a buddy for $50/hour extra. She got her level I PMBIA certification in 2018, and has helped to nurture local womens rides in the summer in the Mad River Valley where she resides. Northgate High School Vikings - SWAY MTB Find Your Team Georgia Cycling Association From the time Emily was a kid, her dad shared his passion for moto with her and a love for 2 wheels was born (braaap!). She is also a Certified Personal Trainer, Wilderness First Responder, and PMBIA Certified Mountain Bike Instructor. Amaryth was born and raised in the woods of New Hampshire, spending all of her free time outside. Bring a buddy for $425 (must be done as 2 on 1 lessons, sessions cannot be split). Laurie loves to ride technical trails and hit jumps and drops, but understands that to get to that level you have to start with a good foundation of basics. An active runner and hiker most of her life, Jonelle got her start in mountain biking in 2008. Angela enjoys camping and biking all around the US but her home state is Wisconsin where the trails change from lush and green to slick and icy. in Psychology from the University of Utah, Jen helps riders push past personal limits and overcome obstacles. Kim loves to coach and see things click with clients. On top of running TMBG she spends her summers at TD Bike Works teaching women and kids the fundamentals of mountain biking and helps them build their confidence out on the trails. After years of chasing around much more experienced riders Clarissa had her first exposure to a mountain bike skills clinic and the experience changed her world. Greg has resided in Bend Oregon for the past 20 years. I have served as Head Coach of my local Georgia Cycling team since 2019 and I am inspired to support Georgia Cyclings mission as a Coach Supporter. Sara loves riding with people and showing them new trails! 931 East Main Street - Suite A - Blue Ridge, GA 30513 2023 Georgia Cycling Association. The best mountain biking in the state of Georgia is found within the Chattahoochee National Forest, a sprawling 750,000+ acre tract of some of the most epic views and challenging trails. With a highly technical teaching background, Greg enjoys using that knowledge to get his students to make breakthroughs in their riding and their fun factor! She became a coach herself so she could inspire others though confidence in riding skills, connect ladies who want to ride with other women, and help grow the local mountain bike community. For her, nothing is more rewarding than helping progress and empower others on the bike. 'Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike'- John F. Kennedy, Professional Mountain Bike Instructor (PMBIA), USA Cycling Level 2 Instructor (Road riding), Lead Instructor Mountain Bike Performance, Meridith grew up riding her bike from the early age of six. You can keep up with her latest adventures on, I grew up in the Sierra Nevadas and being outside was always one of my favorite things. I have a competitive streak, so about 6 months after buying my first mountain bike I was racing the full calendar of the GAP State XC series. Being one who learned most of her dirt skills through trial and error (landing in a cactus is not fun! A demo video on the maneuversLon teaches: Tara is the Owner of Home Grown Mountain Biking Tours. She has been a Ladies Allride coach for the past 2 years and a Dirt Divas ride leader for 3 summers. Middle & High School Mountain Bike Teams (6th-12th) The Prima Tappa Middle & High School Mountain Bike program is made up of several school teams and composite teams in Hall county and surrounding areas. Over the years she has developed a passion for teaching (Scuba Diving, Skiing, Snowboarding, and Soccer) and inspiring others to spend more time outdoors learning new things! Grant has spent the last 20 years finding ways to grin on two wheels and working as an orthopedic and sports physical therapist. She has also raced Bend's High Cascades 100 mile MTB race. Her goal is to keep you safe, while showing you what fun you can have with just a few tips and tricks. Split up the hours in whatever configuration works best for your needs. He has guided and instructed mountain biking with Bends Cogwild. The idea for Grit Clinics was born when she and her friendswould go mountain bikingand "session" technical sections of trail until they either succeeded or exhausted themselves trying. Riding in the rugged West Virginia terrain helped her to overcome her fear of difficult trails by stepping out of her comfort zone. Lori covets rocky, technical rides, adventuring with her furry kids, Meeko and Ryder, and can be found exploring mountain bike trails from Utah to Florida during the off-season. weekends she's racing enduro, coaching or exploring the world with her bike. the easier way. Kim understands that pushing yourself out of your comfort zone can be scary, but it can also be incredibly empowering and fun! We practice at the private Fox Raceface Trails at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia. Britt has her BICP Level II cert and has been coaching since 2015. Jane became director of the Dirt Divas women's mountain biking program in 2013 and loves working with her team of ambassadors to help women build confidence in their mountain bike skills and to share the love of singletrack! While other youth sports programs do not require background checks and training, Georgia Cycling prides itself on a structured licensing program. She is also a certified Level 1 PMBIA instructor. I started racing Downhill in 2004, went Pro in 2009 and have traveled and raced all over the western US. Im excited to work with my fellow coaches around Georgia Cycling in the role of Coach Supporter. About a year later a friend introduced me to downhill and I knew I found something I wanted to do my whole life! Start a Team Georgia Cycling Association . While building her experience in the race world entering into the pro category as a racer for the Liv Co-Factory team she continued to focus time as a mentor for the Little Bellas program and building her skills as a coach through volunteering and coaching for Earls Cyclery her shop sponsor, Divas of Dirt, based in Killington, Vermont and Ladies All Ride. Georgia Cycling Association was founded in 2013. He also gets very excited when he gets the chance to teach cyclocross skills, as its a blend of mountain bike handling and fitness. ), Heidi understands the importance of learning how to break down technical riding skills, getting comfortable and controlling our fears so they don't override confidence. Riding bikes, skiing powder, climbing huge cliffs of abundant rocks, SUPing rivers & trail running with her dogs are all activities she enjoys. The Georgia Cycling Coaches Summit is an educational weekend where youth mountain bike coaches from across Georgia come together to develop skills, share knowledge, and have some fun as a community. She's been riding and racing bikes since 2007 and has experience with nearly every discipline, (triathlon, road, xc, endurance xc, cx, super d, downhill, dual slalom, enduro, jumping into foam pits, etc.) Bonniehas taught mountain bike clinics in the Bay Area for 5+ years before moving to Bend in 2011 and joining the team with the other fabulous Grit Clinic coaches. From that point forward, Amy became addicted to the challenging, rewarding world of coaching, racing and simply enjoying mountain biking as an integral part of her life. Hundreds of miles of legendary singletrack and skiing opportunities lured her to the northern Green Mountains of Vermont where she resides with her husband and three chocolate labs. Groups of three to six riders. Biking has opened the door to new and amazing people that are not only riding buddies but a community that has grown beyond bikes! She found her way to mountain biking from downhill ski racing after a series of knee surgeries put her off the snow and onto the dirt. Who pays for the yearly background check. Hood. She currently races pro enduro. Plus, we have a top-notch team of Coach Supporters that provide continuous guidance. and with all of that she can relate to most anyone's background. Native to Colorado, Jackie spent a lot of time busting legs and lungs in the high country, racing enduro and making friends with the women's biking community there. Ive already learned as much from them as they have from me. And shes never looked back. When Heidi is not coaching, she works full time as an Engineer and spends her free time riding around her local trail system, Hawes, in Mesa, AZ. You can say she has a passion for 2 wheels and is always off somewhere on a new adventure in her van filled with bikes. The fact that I can help other coaches with weather and mountain biking, two topics I am extremely passionate about, is exciting for me. Big Peach Ride + Run Teams up with Liv and Giant to Offer Discounted Bikes. Outside of racing, Diana is committed to promoting an outdoor lifestyle and getting more people on bikes. Im proud of what were doing in Georgia and enjoy playing a role in the massive growth of youth mountain biking. Augusta CompositeBartram CompositeGMC PrepMiddle GA CompOconee CompositeOconee High/MiddleSavannah Trail Mix CompositeTri-County CompositeHeart of Georgia Composite. Retiring at 20 years old. Today I coach for our local high school team, Terra Linda, as well as mentor for the Little Bellas. Natalie is a BICP Level 2 MTB Skills Coach, a PMBIA Level 1 MTB Skills Coach, and a NICA Level 3 Coach. 20 may Sold Out! She fell in love with the freedom mountain biking brought into her life, but also fell in love with the challenges, frustrations and excitement. She races and leads rides for the Womens Mountain Bike Association of Colorado Springs. Lon has been riding anything with two wheels for over 40 years--from BMX, to moto hare scrambles to mountain bikes. I became a distance runner as a teenager, only using the bike for transportation, and really didn't rediscover the thrill and fun in riding until some of my corporate coworkers invited me to ride the trails with them at lunchtime. She's alsoexplored trails in Canada, Washington, Utah, Idaho, California, Texas, Montana, South America and many other funplaces. We believe that an individual that spends time around student-athletes should have an annual background check. Sara was born and raised in Bend, Or. As most of you know, I am the "weatherman" for the Georgia Cycling Association, as well as Team Director for the Newnan High School Cougars (was formerly the Team Director for the Chattahoochee Grippers). REI Co-Op to provide 48-hour bike shop repairs. We are teaming up with Ben Tufford of Cognition Coaching to offer some amazing skills clinics on April 8th and 9th in Roswell, GA. Head over to BikeReg to see more details and sign up! But between my stubbornness and the feel goods I got from riding, it all kept me going. In more recent years her passion has focused on single track riding and coaching women and kids. She's very passionate about coaching and wants everyone to become a better rider and discover how great it is to have bikes in your life. Kim is an IMBA ICP Level 2 Instructor. I have been involved in serious cycling since 2007 and rode my first ride across the state with BRAG in 2008. Chin is certified through PMBI. Introduced to the sport on a borrowed bike, she quickly found her way to a summer job in a local bike shop which happened to come with a bike of her very own! Campers and RVs are permitted. I'm looking forward to helping my fellow Coach Supporters and the Association staff make the Georgia Cycling Association even better. Julie is an IMBA Instructor Certified Coach and loves to help clients find those big smiles! Kim has always loved spending her time in the outdoors. Instagram: @di.animal. Julie enjoys being a student of the sport with a strong focus on progression. March 11 & 12, 2023Academies of Discovery - Gainesville, GA. . It was rough, and I walked a lot, but so much fun! Three hour minimum, six hour max. She used mountain biking first to get back in shape, then as a means to grow her community, and to define herself in another way. She got started coaching back in 2006 with the USA Cycling Junior National Selection camps in Colorado Springs, and now calls the promised land of Michigans UP home. Racing expert level in downhill, super d, cyclocross and cross country disciplines along the way was fun, but he prefers a romp with wife and friends in the backcountry these days. A career in art education and ski race coaching solidified as she graduated from college. Jen has coached for VIDA Mtb Series, Ladies All Ride, and Rippin' Chix clinics and got her IMBA ICP Level 1 certification in 2016. The Georgia Cycling Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people across Georgia through the active and healthy lifestyle of cycling. 4 years later, after building the chapter up, she found there were skills missing in her riding. Around 2011 a friend encouraged Summer to take a Dirt Series clinic and it opened up a new world for her and her family. Wanna learn something cool? Chrisor OJ, as his close friends refer to him as, has been mountain biking since 1997, yes the days of bouncy 60mm travel forks and bad frame geometry. Angela started riding and coaching biking over 20 years ago. In 2009 after returning from a year long. Her favorite vacation includes a camper van, friends, a full bike rack, a sense of adventure, a campfire, and a cooler of IPAs. Karen rides a bike for transportation most days (check #cargobikeolympics), but also enjoys the rocky-rooty-muddy trails of the Eastern woods, and goes on bikepacking adventures when she can. As she grew up, she started riding BMX and then mountain biked the local race series. We are teaming up with Ben Tufford of Cognition Coaching to offer some amazing skills clinics on April 8th and 9th in Roswell, GA. Head over to BikeReg to see more details and sign up! COACHES SUMMIT - Georgia Cycling Association Instagram: @elwood001. No experience is necessary, we provide the training and education needed. From BMX to mountain biking, Ive been riding for most of my life. Joanna is a fan of adventures on her bike, snack breaks on rides and fast technical downhill. She is a certified International Mountain Bike (IMBA) ICP level 2 coach, a certified National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) coach, level 3, and a member of the National Mountain Bike Patrol. We are grateful for all those that give selflessly of their time to help coach a Georgia Cycling team. As a Level 1 BICP instructor she now shares her passion for riding and the outdoors with others. Licensed coaches must be trained in topics that include risk management, team management, ride management, and youth sports psychology. While other youth sports programs do not require background checks and training, Georgia Cycling prides itself on a structured licensing program. 7+ riders: submit a lesson request below and lets see what we can come up with! Sports and outdoor activities have always played a big part in her life. Heidi has been coaching with Ladies All Ride since 2014 and has been a IMBA Level II Certified Skills Instructor since 2013, she is also a MTB guide for Cog Wild. I grew up in Vermont tagging along behind my older brothers and their friends on a rusty hand-me-down Schwinn, then later covered a lot of hills and gravel on a used Beacon 10-speed my brother gave me for my 12th birthday.
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