We are all passionate about mountain biking and have heaps of
enthusiasm and experience to share with you. All of the coaches
are fully qualified instructors which includes outdoor specific
First Aid.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone has fun and achieves their own
personal goals, all within a friendly and professional run course.
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Jacqueline Easton Founder and Director of Dirt Divas, Coach
Jacqueline first started guiding mountain bike rides in Cabarete,
Dominican Republic in 1992 after finishing competitive rowing at
National level. She regularly races mountain bike events such as the
End2End on the Isle of Man, and she is the 2009 Gorrick XC Spring
Series Veteran champion. Some of her favourite riding has
been in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Jacqueline can also be found
on the podium at various triathlons and adventure races and she's
crazy for off-piste skiing and windsurfing.
Mad about... banana ice cream
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Simon Adams Performance and Development Manager, Coach
Simon has been mountain biking for 18 years. During that time he
has worked as a mechanic in two shops, run MTB holidays and
worked as a pro mechanic on the world cup circuit. Simon's favourite
trails are 'Les Vernettes' in Les Arcs, France and 'Baby Maker' in
Swinley Forest, Berkshire. He enjoys all outdoor activities especially
skiing and snowboarding. Simon is also a qualified ADI (Approved
Driving Instructor).
Mad about... Desperados (ask for it next time you’re in a ski
resort bar)
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Viv Hazelton Coach
Viv started mountain biking about 6 years ago and has been hooked ever since.
She has tried all kinds of races from Gorricks to marathons and has ridden the Cape Epic (South Africa), Trans Alp and Iron Bike. Her favourite places to ride are the Lakes in the UK and Luchon in the French Pyrenees with her favourite trail being The Black Rock - an amazing rocky switch back descent. Viv loves being in the mountains - anywhere.
Mad about... Chocolate
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Jessica Weston Coach
Jessica has been mountain biking for 14 years. She really got into it
when she was living in Brighton within easy reach of the South
Downs. She mostly competes in adventure races and mountain bike
navigator events. She's ridden in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and all
over the UK, some of her favourite riding has been in the Lake
District. Jessica's favourite trail is the one she's riding and she just
loves the feeling of a good corner. When she's not on her bike she
likes mountaineering, climbing and trail running and when the day's
adventures are over she loves to cook.
Mad about... Twig and Flint my border collies
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Nicky Hughes Coach
Nicky has been riding a mountain bike and racing for the past 13 years. This includes three years racing in the Elite Category and she is the current British Mountain Bike Series Veteran Champion. She spends most of her time training and riding on the road but is never happier than when she is on her mountain bike, in the singletrack, with both wheels going sideways underneath her! Her favourite place to ride this year has been the new World Cup course at Dalby Forest in Yorkshire and she hopes to ride the Raven Trail at Brecfa in Wales sometime during 2010.
Mad about... the latest shiny bike component.
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Gary Vallance Coach
Gary traded in his BMX for a mountain bike in 1997. After some competitive adventure racing,
these days he's more likely to be cycling round in circles, planning the routes for these
events. With a preference for long-distance trails, he loves riding anything that's in good
condition, and running on everything else that isn't. Gary is an accomplished dabbler,
turning his hand to numerous activities, including kayaking, climbing and snowboarding.
Mad about... old surfboards
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Barry Arnold Coach
Barry has been riding mountain bikes pretty much since suspension was invented. Living on the Isle of Man and competing in local XC races and the End to End challenge for many years. He can often be found cycling in the picturesque hills of Majorca or the windswept roads of Lanzarote but his favourite riding has to be in the French Alps. He enjoys all forms of two wheels riding motocross, enduro and trials bikes. On dry summer evenings he likes nothing more than to take his motorbike for a lap of the infamous TT course on the Island with his mates.
Mad about... Butterscotch Angel Delight
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Guy Reece Coach
Guy has been riding bikes for some 20 years. He has a varied background on 2 wheels varying from BMX in his youth to a number of years racing motocross at National level. He competes in local MTB events such as the Gorrick XC Series and enduro events on the South Downs. Guy's favourite kind of riding is the fun and challenging singletrack in Swinley Forest, Berkshire, and various trails in Wales and The Alps. His other loves include snowboarding, football and he's a mean golfer.
Mad about... Anything Italian
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Graeme Warren Photographer
Graeme was competing on road bikes in the Elite Category mainly
in South Africa in 1986, a year later he took up mountain biking,
exploring the hard to get to places in Africa. He's completed an epic
bike trip through France, Spain and Portugal which included camping
along the way... Graeme has competed in MTB orienteering events
at National level in the UK, winning the Trail Cyclist Association
League in 1997. Graeme's current favourite trail is the South Downs
Way, to be ridden in one day!
Mad about... shaved legs!
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