Cindy and Julie started 'Single Track Summer School' in 2011. They decided they wanted teach and sought out direction on the best methods for teaching women to mountain bike. Off they set for Whistler, where they became ZEP Professional Mountain Bike Instructors and then started Okanagan Bike Skills.
When Cindy left this world for a world of biking in the clouds, Julie wondered if she'd continue teaching.
Rosemary reached out to say she would coach and they've been an awesome duo ever since, or so they think. Usually by lesson 2 students start to catch on to their sense of humour.
We have enjoyed teaching the awesome women who have come through the STSS program! It's truly amazing to watch all the participants grow as mountain bikers and in confidence with their new skills!
A confident and experienced cross country mountain biker for over fifteen years, Julie brings her expertise and enthusiasm to teaching the sport.
Julie has competed in many cross-country races in Canada and New Zealand over the years
Julie is a Professional Mountain Bike Instructor
Rosemary's cheery disposition makes her an excellent coach! Rosemary is great. What more is there to say.
Oh, and she's a certified coach.
I love riding bikes in Vernon BC, and have been involved with many groups as a participant, coach, or ride leader since moving to the Okanagan in 2007. I spent many years riding triathlon and road, before cyclocross opened up a whole world of riding bikes off pavement! I now enjoy cross country, downhill, and gravel riding. It’s my 11th season as a Sun Country Cycle Ambassador, and you may recognize me from the Ladies Tues Night rides where I lead the ‘light blue’ group. I am newly PMBIA certified, with extensive former experience with the NCCP as a Chartered Professional Coach, and coach facilitator/developer. My happy place is learning new skills, and my favourite way to connect is to support others as they do the same.
Get ready to ride the trails with PMBIA Professional Level 2 Mountain Bike Coach, Vanessa. A true force of energy and a former Downhill Alberta Champion and Female Athlete of the Year.
Vanessa wants to carry on her legacy and experience to inspire and coach others. Vanessa saw that mountain biking can change lives and mountain biking creates unique and effective tools for her clients as they explore the mental, physical, and mechanical skills on the trails.
Vanessa runs her own mtb bike business Bold MTB coaching.