About Coach Krista
I picked up my first mountain bike in 2011, a complete newbie with no idea what I was doing. There were no ride groups or coaching for beginners in Santa Cruz at the time so I traveled to San Jose and found the support I needed. Soon I became a ride leader in Santa Cruz for one of those groups, and the rest is history!
I specialize in beginner and intermediate riders who are looking to learn to ride, to learn the fundamentals of riding, to improve fundamentals, to increase confidence on the bike, to ride downhill, cornering, and more.
Coaching Certifications
~PMBIA Level 1 Skills Instructor certification as of 2024
~Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as of 2023
~BICP Level 2 Intermediate Skills Instructor certification as of 2015
~IMBA ICP Level 1 Ride Leader certification as of 2015
Additional Education
~Wilderness First Aid, CPR
~Bachelor Degree in Education
~Master Degree in Organizational Development
All are Welcome!
Whether you are a brand new rider or have been riding for years- there is a reason you’ve made it to this coaching page. Maybe you’re a road rider who wants to try mountain biking, or maybe there are certain fears that you need to overcome. No reason is too small to hire a personal coach. I’ve coached a wide variety of riders, all ages (from 7 to beyond 70!), and all abilities. Anyone and everyone is welcome, even if it is your first time riding a bike!
The Coaching Team
We have several certified and experienced riders available to assist at coaching clinics and rides including:
~Travis Kaschalk- Bike set-up, bike mechanic and machinist, and all-around advanced rider!
~Henrietta Stern- BICP Level 1 Skills Instructor and AMAZING Ride Leader
Safety AND Fun are our #1 Priorities- you WILL ride away with new skills under your feet!
Please contact us for your coaching and guided ride inquiries- we look forward to riding with you! Interested in joining our team? Reach out to us!