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We have a stellar team of coaches on board for our second Men’s MTB Program season!
Men’s MTB Program information.
Jacob Johnson
Since growing up in Fernie BC, Jake has been immersed in mountain adventure sport throughout his life. From mountain biking to mountaineering he has a love for all things outdoors. Jake has been mountain bike instructing students age 5 to 75 for the past four years across Western Canada and the United States. He’s a trail builder, has presented at international cycling conferences, is a local expert and tour leader in the Canadian Rockies, as well as a published professional photographer and writer.
Certifications:
- Certified Professional Mountain Bike Instructor – PMBIA Level 1
- National Coaching Certification Program Trained – Let’s Ride Community Initiation
- Certified Hiking Guide Apprentice Interpreter – Interpretive Guides Association
- Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Jeff Amirault
Jeff has been an avid mountain bike rider since 2000, when he moved to the Bow Valley from Nova Scotia. Although rock climbing was the original reason for the move, he quickly bought a hardtail mountain bike and fell in love with exploring all of the trails in the area. In the early days, it was mostly cross-country riding as well as several races. It didn’t take long
to realize that descending was where the most fun was!
These days, coaching seasons consist of lots of days riding trails, several lift riding downhill days, and regular play sessions of wheelies, manuals and wherever imagination takes the
session. His son, Hudson, is also along for a lot of those days, and is developing into a solid
young ripper!Watching others improve their riding has always been a highlight of each spring / summer, since he started with RMCC in 2010. Most years, coaching a mix of youth and adult programs.
‘Let’s play on bikes!’
Certifications:
- PMBIA Level 2
- 50 Hour Advanced Wilderness First Aid
- NCCP Let’s Ride! Community Cycling Initiation
Ryan Draper
RMCC is stoked to have expert rider and coach Ryan Draper join us once again this season! Ryan has coached RMCC adult and youth programs since 2016, and took over the Rampage Program as Head Coach in 2017. Ryan’s vast racing experience and successes range from 7-day stage races around the world to 24-hour solo events. Sharing his passion for the sport and making it accessible to other riders is his mission. Ryan is well-versed in all forms of cycling, including cross-country, all mountain, road, touring, cyclocross, triathlon, and fat biking. He brings a ton of experience in bike fitting, bike technology, training plan development, injury prevention, and helping riders realize their potential to the program.
Certifications & Racing Highlights:
- Elite 24-Hour Solo Racer in 25+ events with 7 wins and 5 additional podium finishes
- Elite Mountain Bike Stage Racer in 15+ events including BC Bike Race, Trans Rockies, Trans Alps, Cape Epic, Brazil Ride, La Ruta with numerous top Canadian, top 10 and top 20 finishes.
- NCCP Level 1 & 2 Cycling Coach
- Bike Fitter Level 2 & On Trail Mountain Bike Fit System
- PMBIA Level 1
- Wilderness First Aid