Pro Ride started in 2011 as one of only a few recognised mountain bike skills coaching companies - 13 years on and we still love supporting people to progress. We pride ourselves on our professional coaching, a friendly atmosphere and the quality of our own MTB skills. We want you to feel comfortable, so you can get the most from your coaching experience.
Coaches are qualified through mountain bike coaching UK (mbcUK), fully insured and first aid trained; you are in safe hands. As well as the formal training, all coaches receive in-house training where they will learn more about the art of coaching and Pro Ride specific coaching methods. Meet our awesome team below…
I work full time as a Team Manager and performance coach for a factory world cup team - the best job in the world, but I still enjoy helping riders of all abilities to achieve their goals via the Pro Ride team.
Keep an eye out in MBUK for some of my ‘how to’ articles and on the downtime podcast for my DH World Cup post race interviews.
Coaching experience:
11 years MTB coaching (15 as a professional coach)
Riding credentials:
25 years riding, currently Elite DH
I am passionate about the outdoors and have a strong background in coaching, training, and leadership in women’s sport and health.
I love riding Enduro and Downhill — and these days, you’ll even find me hitting the dirt jumps with a smile on my face. I still get nervous when trying something new on the bike, but I’m lucky to be surrounded by brilliant people who support me to push my limits and keep progressing.
Coaching experience:
20 years
Riding credentials:
I love riding my bike in the UK, the alps and at the dirt jumps. The skate park is still my nemesis!
Personally, you’ll find me hunting out tech trails, and I always enjoy discovering new places to put tyres to dirt. Still, there’s nothing more fun than sharing laps with good people, enjoying the chaos of a day’s riding.
Coaching experience:
8 years' ski instructing, ski instructor training, and race coaching, qualified TTL MTB Coach.
Riding credentials:
30+ years of riding experience, downhill racing up to world cup level, and six years testing bikes for MBUK and BikeRadar
A fluent Welsh speaker and lifelong rider, Tom brings an exceptional mix of academic expertise and real-world racing experience. He’s the Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science at the University of South Wales and serves as a sports scientist for the Intense Factory Racing Downhill World Cup team.
Having worked with athletes from grassroots to elite level, Tom knows how to unlock confidence and progression in every rider — whether you’re chasing your first berm or refining your race runs. A regular on local trails and a former DH World Cup racer himself, Tom blends technical insight with a relaxed, supportive coaching style that helps riders of all abilities progress and enjoy every ride.
Coaching experience:
10+ years Supporting athletes in the gym.
Riding credentials:
20+ years riding, downhill racing to world cup level.
I enjoy exploring with friends and supporting the local bike community.
I am lucky enough to live in the Forest of Dean so have trails on my doorstep and we have a couple of smaller races/events, and some summer evening timed runs in the Forest, that I get involved with. They are a great opportunity to nurture the competitive spirit and catch up with other riders.
Coaching experience:
2 years
Riding credentials:
9 years mountain biking, raced Ard rock and other UK enduro events
Bikes have brought me friends and experiences for a life time. There is nothing better than being out in nature, exploring and getting that adrenaline fix sprinkled with plenty of banter and good times. Living in the Forest Of Dean I'm lucky to have a wide variety of trails on the doorstep but I'm partial to straying over the boarder to Wales and further afield to Scotland and the Alps when I can.
Coaching experience:
2+ years as a Level 3 Guide
Riding credentials:
15+ years riding, downhill racing as a teenager and several big races abroad such as Trans Madeira and Enduro2
