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OUR COACHES

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COACH ROD

Coach Rod (Rod Rysavy) is the Savy Mountain Riders founder.  He loved being a part of helping people get outside and enjoying nature's best on their bike.  When he wasn't biking, he was usually working on bikes, thinking or talking about bikes, biking with his family, or practicing some little magic trick on his Bicycle Playing cards.  The Red Deer cycling community lost Rod to cancer in August 2022.  The club hopes to continue his legacy.

Photo Credit: Jeff Stokoe

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COACH NICOLE

Coach Nicole started riding with some friends in high school, who would lend her a bike. She eventually got her own bike and has enjoyed exploring trails around Alberta and BC. She moved to Red Deer 6 years ago and enjoys the awesome community and network of trails that Red Deer has to offer. She has 2 daughters and loves watching their skills grow and heading out on fun adventures as a family.

Photo Credit: Jeff Stokoe

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COACH LIEN

Lien loves all sports, but he would go Mountain Biking everyday if he could! He is a husband and father of 2 and his whole family ride bikes. They like to take family camping trips that center around riding bikes. Lien prefers technical natural terrain trails and has ridden in Colorado, Utah, Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC. Lien's favorite trail system is Ridgeway Area Trails in Colorado. Quote from Lien: "Biking is a life long sport. Stay safe and have fun!"

Photo Credit: Jeff Stokoe

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COACH JULAINE

Coach Julaine reluctantly attended her first Mountain Bike Clinic over 10 years ago when her husband Rod thought she might enjoy it.   But she knew how to ride a bike... what could they possibly teach her? ... and they want to charge for it??? Well 2 days in and feeling far more confident and comfortable on her bike she was sold on it!  ANYONE can learn from some good coaching!  The bike club has been a really great place where her husband and kids can all join something together that is active and outside and she can help some little people to gain some biking skills.  

Photo Credit: Jeff Stokoe

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COACH DEE

I’ve been riding a bike my entire life, but it wasn’t until about 4 years ago that I got serious about wanting to develop my mountain biking skills. During this time period, I’ve met a number of people who feel intimidated trying to mountain bike, thinking it’s only for the young.  Nope…..riding is for everyone!  My passion is coaching other mature riders to help them build confidence on the trails.  Being a “mature rider”, it’s all about the fun and the “smiles for miles” while riding on the trail for me. Looking forward to seeing you on the dirt.

Photo Credit: Jeff Stokoe

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COACH KENT

Coach Kent lives in Sylvan Lake with his wife, Amanda, and 2 sons, Colby  and Tyler.  His family is involved in BMX, but have a real love for mountain biking. They have spent many summer holidays hanging out in Fernie and Canmore. Although they don't live in the mountains, Kent feels fortunate to have access to some pretty fun trails at the Red Deer bike park. and looks forward to seeing you out there.

Photo Credit: Jeff Stokoe

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COACH JEFF

Coach Jeff's Bio is coming soon.  Jeff really likes bikes.  Let's go ride bikes.

Photo Credit: Jeff Stokoe

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COACH KIRSTY

Coach Kirsty has loved riding bikes since she was a kid.  In university she saw something on TV about mountain biking and decided she wanted to give it a try.  She went on a few Peddle Heads group rides, but really got into it when she married Coach Jeff who also loves mountain biking.  They have 2 kids and spend a lot of time riding bikes as a family.

Photo Credit: Jeff Stokoe

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