Shred Sisters is focused on bringing you the most passionate coaches that are dedicated to your development. Our coaches are constantly improving themselves as cyclists and as instructors. To enhance your overall bike experience, we strive to have the best local coaches in each town we offer our programs!
Canmore coaches
- Alyssa CollinsBlazing down the trails of Banff, AB on her trusted steed Joey (a Rocky Mountain Altitude not a horse!), Alyssa Collins wants to focus on you having fun on your bike. But not to worry, you’ll hear her coming, as she’s a self-proclaimed noisy rider. Curiosity drives Alyssa’s biking style, and having a background in both Massage Therapy and doing her yoga teacher training she really understands the foundation and body movements of biking.
- Dayna VroomWe love Dayna. Not only was she a former student, but she has been riding bikes since she was a kid. Picking up her first ‘legit’ mountain bike in 2011, proud to have graduated from hand-me-down-bikes from her brother. On the newer side to coaching mountain biking, Dayna is no newbie when it comes to coaching. With 16 years of instructing experience ranging from Hapkido (she’s a black belt!) to spin to weightlifting and even boot camp, she’s definitely got a ton of experience.
- Nicole RomanowMany of our coaches are interdisciplinary—Nicole is no exception. Having spent a lot of her youth focused on competitive cross-country skiing, Nicole wasn’t necessarily looking to expand her focus to other sports. However, a friend of hers who competed in mountain biking struck up a deal with her: he would try skiing if she tried mountain biking. Although it was not her first time on a mountain bike and she had a general idea from cross-training with the ski team in the summer, she had never really given mountain biking her full attention or effort. After that fateful summer where she changed her tune with the coaxing of her friend, she was hooked.
- Audrey DuvalAs an instructor and coach, Audrey cares about her client’s goal and knows that technique is not all: “I like to understand where my clients are coming from and see how I can help them get over their fears, or do a feature, a specific trail they didn’t thought they could do”
- Erin WoodrowMeet Erin Woodrow. Perfectly emulating our mantra of “strength, skills, and sass” this coach hung up her boxing gloves about five years ago to pursue mountain biking after boxing for the Canadian National team for three years. She has no fear of a world stage as she competed at the national and international level in other sports as well and Erin has competed in numerous cross country and endure mountain bike competitions. Erin is an advanced cross-country rider who’s also working on her downhill skills.
- Lynsey DobishAs a coach, Lynsey enjoys working with riders who scared or nervous about trying new things because she has had to overcome these feelings herself. Lynsey is always pushing to improve her own skills and feels that she has a lot to share as a coach. Lynsey is also an occupational therapist and she is currently studying osteopathy.
- Tanya MastersTanya Masters, hailing from overseas in England, has settled in Canmore, she is a self-described "KEEN" rider who loves adrenaline rushes, fresh air, and riding with friends. Focusing on the playfulness of the sport, Tanya is all about celebrating little wins with her students so they can keep moving forward. Tanya is also a former student of ours, having taken multiple programs with us blended well with her own experience as a snowboard instructor. She's still coaching snowboarding at Nakiska too! We are so excited to have Tanya on board and can not wait for her to get some of you out riding!
- Danielle LegerDanielle’s love of mountain biking was discovered while ski patrolling in New Brunswick. Her and her partner were both looking for a summer activity they could enjoy together and once they hopped on a pair of bikes–there was no looking back. Falling in love with the lifestyle, they moved out to the Rockies in 2018. Immediately, Danielle was amazed to see so many passionate female riders and was totally blown away by their strength. It was the inspiration these women provided that motivated her own improvement. She participated in Shred Sisters group rides, took some lessons, and was out riding every chance she had. This led her to seek out how she could get more involved, so naturally she set her sights towards teaching
Golden Coaches
- Brittney DicksonBrittney spends her time coaching and teaching in the winter she was an extra lucky girl growing up. Raised on a big piece of property in southern BC, her family built mountain bike trails full of jumps and stunts all around the property. So, needless to say she was hooked at a young age. She’s also the founder of Stay Wild Backcountry Skills!
- Audrey DuvalAs an instructor and coach, Audrey cares about her client’s goal and knows that technique is not all: “I like to understand where my clients are coming from and see how I can help them get over their fears, or do a feature, a specific trail they didn’t thought they could do”
Calgary/ Bragg Creek
- Tracey ShermanBack in 2012, Tracey began volunteering as an assistant coach. She was able to learn more about her own riding through coaching others and found a sense of fulfillment seeing others master skill they never thought possible. Tracey progressed to becoming a lead coach, completed her PMBIA Level 1 in 2016, and found a new home with Shred Sisters! For Tracey, becoming a mountain bike coach was an easy transition from her career in Kinesiology...
- Laura KarlWith a background in racing, raising her two children, downhill skiing and nursing, Laura is a coach that we are super excited to have on our roster! She started riding back in 2004 during a summer job at the Kananaskis Golf Course and dove in head first (no joke she’s coached diving too)—because of course biking is better than golf. With 3 seasons of ABA races and a handful of Enduro races under …
- Christine SharpVan-living is where Christine spends about 1/3rd of her year so she can be found all over the place! The rest of the time, Calgary is home. Not new to teaching, Christine has been a University course instructor since 2006. Taking her expertise as a teacher and applying it to mountain biking Christine is ready to get you out on your bike and falling in love with mountain biking just like her! Maybe you’ll even have as hard of a time picking ‘one’ favorite trail as her by the end of your lesson (she named off about 6!).
- Melanie MathewLike many of us, Melanie’s childhood transportation was her trusty bicycle. Traveling around her neighbourhood with her friends growing up established her bike in her life at a young age. When she hit her early twenties, she expanded from touring her neighbourhood to exploring the back country. Her biking skillset grew as she joined women’s groups, took courses, and met other friends keen on biking...
- Terrie BatyckiCalling Cochrane, Alberta home, back in 2012 Terrie was re-introduced to single track mountain biking through her tight group of friends, as she developed her skill, she outgrew her first bike and upgraded; her mountain bike passion was ignited. Having recently received her Level 1 PMBIA Coaching Certificate, Terrie is not new to instructing or facilitating. During her 20 plus year career with the RCMP, she instructed at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa, various police training centers and corporate businesses in Western Canada.
- Alison BarnfatherA lover of mountain air with a good sense of humour, Alison is the perfect new addition to our coaching team in Calgary. Having obtained her PMBIA back in 2016, past president of SpinSisters and instructor, Alison as a teaching like to focuses on building a solid foundation for her students to continue to build upon as they fall more and more in love with mountain biking. She has a name for everything she owns (not just her bikes but her vehicles and plants too!) and is often caught singing to herself or giving herself tips while navigating gnarly sections on a trail. You will feel absolutely comfortable riding alongside her and will learn a ton from this wealth of knowledge!
- Evangeline LeclairWith an extensive background in coaching elite girls basketball, coaching mountain biking fits well with Evangeline’s spontaneous and adventurous personality. She coaches mountain biking to be achieved as one would build a brick house: once one brick is set, then you can look to the next one. With a lot of guidance, dedication and practice Evangeline will help get you to build your own brick house! As a calculated risk taker, she will also impart her knowledge and experience with her students so they can not only increase their confidence but also grow their skillset safely!
- Jackie KowalenkoMeet Jackie. Having barely survived some ‘surprise’ downhill runs with her brother at Fish Creek park while in Middle School—surprise meaning scary single sketchy tack lines—we can say she found the thrill in mountain biking. Not just one to simply enjoy the thrill of the ride though, Jackie took a job later on working in a bike shop and learned a lot about the more mechanical side of biking. …
- Suzanne MacRaeSuzanne’s approach to coaching is to teach her fellow female riders that it’s okay to be afraid and that failure is a natural part of learning and developing in any sport. She teaches her students not only how to technically approach a challenge but also mentally. She teaches her students how to visualize their line, approach challenges with positive thinking, and to never stop practicing.
- Anne-Marie ChantalBio to come
Invermere
- Becca WrightWe grow when we take calculated risks, have the courage to challenge our current conventions, and remain open to new opportunities." Becca has had a lifelong passions for sport, fitness, and outdoor adventure. Having grown up in the suburbs of Toronto and spending summers at camp on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay, she was exposed to a vast array of athletic endeavours. It was during this time that her desire to share her experiences with others was also sparked.
Kimberley
- Julie GamacheJulie has a wealth of mountain biking experience and is looking forward to sharing her experience through her energetic nature with everyone she gets to ride with. As a coach, Julie is excited to bring her energetic and “challenge yourself” mentality to the Shred Sisters program and riders she will be working with. Working as a coach for Trek Dirt series for 10 years, she has worked with all levels of riders and has helped many to become more confident mountain bikers while sharing her passion for the sport.
- Laura MckenzieThe Skidster, aka Laura Has been riding since she was 12 years old. With a multitude of biking disciplnes under her belt, Laura coaches with a passion for cycling that is unmatched. Calling Kimberley, BC home not only does she coach mountain biking but also swimming! The thing she loves most about mountain biking is getting to explore so many mountain peaks and high places with her bike, which she then gets to ride down. Join a class with this seasoned coach and rider and you won’t be sorry—you’ll see your skills grow.
- Ali WilsonFoodie by day, mountain biker by night… actually just kidding, Ali is both all the time! She started biking around ten years ago, when she realized spinning on a bike indoors in the summer seemed like a ridiculous idea. This “aha!” moment led her to get involved in both road riding and racing. A big move to BC helped to affirm her passion for mountain biking, and she hasn’t looked back since. Her experience grew from her foundation: a rider who had the physical capacity but no technique. Jumping feet first into racing, “it was a disaster at first,” Ali laughed...
Cranbrook
- Lisa BarnesPuerto Vallarta, Edinburgh, London, Dublin… no we’re not picking random locations off the world map, or planning our next vacation, these are places that Lisa has ridden! Born and raised in Cranbrook, she’s settled back in her hometown and has quite the extensive racing career. Volunteering in the cycling world since 2016 with Wild Horse Cyclings Club, she’s not new to riding! She loves the feeling of conquering a climb, taking a deep breath, and then annihilating the descent. With a goal of creating and fostering a love of mountain biking in her students, Lisa is a fun-filled coach ready to lead the way for her students!
- Julie GamacheJulie has a wealth of mountain biking experience and is looking forward to sharing her experience through her energetic nature with everyone she gets to ride with. As a coach, Julie is excited to bring her energetic and “challenge yourself” mentality to the Shred Sisters program and riders she will be working with. Working as a coach for Trek Dirt series for 10 years, she has worked with all levels of riders and has helped many to become more confident mountain bikers while sharing her passion for the sport.
