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Coach
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Coach
Coach
Mechanic/Technical
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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 2007 Gorrick XC Spring
Series Super Masters 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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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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Simon Adams 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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Rachel Davey Coach
Rachel has been mountain biking for 6 years and rides mainly in
the Chilterns. She has competed in local and National events and
several of the 24hour races such as Mountain Mayhem and
Sleepless in the Saddle. Rachel’s favourite type of riding is on the
technical singletrack in Swinley Forest, Berkshire, and the rocky
trails in The Peak District. She also enjoys triathlons, cross country
running and rock climbing.
Mad about... my three beautiful daughters Kitty, Zoë and Polly
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Dave Young Mechanic / Technical Guru
Dave first started racing BMX bikes at 10 years old, then moved onto
mountain bikes in 1991. He has worked as a mechanic in various bike
shops and now spends his time custom building some of the most
amazing road and mountain bikes in the UK. Dave’s current favourite
trails are the ‘Labyrinth’ in Swinley Forest, Berkshire and ‘White’s
Level’ at Afan, Wales. His other passions include snowboarding,
waterskiing, surfing, skydiving and riding his motorbike.
Mad about… my bass guitar
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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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