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Becky Jo Steele – Coordinator of Shred

2,173 REVIEWS – 5 STAR RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Becky, the Coordinator of Shred here at Ninja, is the logistical genius arranging all of the behind-the-scenes details that go into a successful Ninja clinic.  Keeping customers supported, coaches at the top of their game and communities engaged is at the top of Becky’s priority list. The best part? Becky does all of her work from the road as she travels around the country tackling the world (of mountain biking), one trail network at a time.

Becky is no stranger to living a “life of shred”.   Her adventures began in Pennsylvania where whitewater rafting/kayaking and snowboarding quickly hooked her on a life of adventure.  After graduating college she chased her dream west to Colorado and Wyoming, where she balanced life as an elementary teacher and weekend road trip warrior.

Becky began to dabble in mountain biking as a way to add more excitement into her weekend adventures and proudly bought herself a very old and very used Specialized Rockhopper.  Did the seller tell her that a small frame wasn’t the best fit for her 5’10” of enthusiasm? Of course not! But she bought the tallest seat-post a person could find and rode that bike on every trail around!  Her love for biking grew as the local riding community welcomed her with open arms. The fine folks at Pedal House in Laramie, WY eventually got her on an upgraded bike that made her look less like a circus act and more like the girl who was ready to enter the local race scene.

Before long, Becky found herself using “sick days” to sneak off to long race weekends.  She spent the limited after school daylight hours squeezing in rides and trail maintenance sessions.   It didn’t take long for Becky to realize she wanted more bike and more travel in her life. So Becky did what any reasonable person would do.  She quit her job, sold her house and all her belongings and hit the road, determined to do whatever it took to make biking and traveling her life.

Photo: Becky Jo Steele

18 months later and we’d say Becky’s determination paid off.  She now travels the country in a van and trailer, living out her dream as part of the Ninja Team!  If you see Becky’s rig on the road, give her a “beep beep” and if you know of any good trailer friendly camp spots near some rad trails , shoot her a note [email protected]. Seriously! Follow her on Instagram @beckyjo.onthego to see where her travels take her!

They’ve helped build my confidence and competence!

Coming from a triathlon background I had spent most of my time on the road, though I did have a...
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2014-03-19T14:23:53-07:00
Coming from a triathlon background I had spent most of my time on the road, though I did have a few seasons of cyclocross under my belt. I was a novice mountain biker with just enough confidence to get myself into trouble on the trails. I started by attending the free Tuesday night mountain bike workouts at Balboa Park, led by Coach Richard. While these are primarily geared toward building fitness, we learned some skills tips and I met some cool folks. Since then I've taken the intermediate and advanced skills clinics, as well as raced a couple times. Coaches Richard and Kris are great at instruction, which is not easy. Most great riders cannot teach others to do the same, but these two are exceptional at it. They've helped build my confidence and competence.  In fact they have taken time during weekday and weekend rides to help give me pointers! I joined Team Ninja to train and race with this fun crew and would highly advise you check them out! ~Henry H.  

All in all, you couldn’t get more for your money than this clinic.

This clinic was PERFECT for me…as a very experienced roadie but pure beginner on MTBs, Richard’s instruction was clear, detailed,...
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2014-03-19T14:43:56-07:00
This clinic was PERFECT for me…as a very experienced roadie but pure beginner on MTBs, Richard’s instruction was clear, detailed, and specific, so that I could start to get the feel of how to work effectively on trails instead of asphalt.  Jeff (a former elite cyclocross racer) also joined us and added some solid hints and comments. All in all, you couldn’t get more for your money than this clinic. ~ Mike Sofen  

I highly recommend their skills camps, and plan on attending more …

I've been a recreational mountain bike rider for a few years, and have been riding on single track, but never...
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2017-05-04T08:09:11-07:00
I've been a recreational mountain bike rider for a few years, and have been riding on single track, but never had any formal training. I just finished the weekend skills course in Irvine, CA with Richard, Randy and Daniel as the instructors. They are excellent instructors breaking every fundamental skill down, demonstrating the skill and then evaluating your practice runs with constructive criticism before applying the skills on the trails. Even though I have been riding single track for a few years, I quickly found out that I have been doing many things if not everything wrong, which means the people I ride with are doing it wrong too. Richard, Randy and Daniel are very patient and professional encouraging every student no matter what the age or gender (our class had males and females from late 20s to late 50s). They went over everything from bike set up, basic position, turning, high speed cornering, wheels lifts to you name it. If you have a desire to improve your skill then Ninja Mountain Bike Performance are the team to go to! I highly recommend their skills camps, and plan on attending more of their camps in the future. ~Kyle Kimm

The preparation and lesson planning is great!

Just finished the Intermediate/Advanced course.  I had previously taken the Beginning course about a year ago.  I was not disappointed....
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2017-06-05T14:24:04-07:00
Just finished the Intermediate/Advanced course.  I had previously taken the Beginning course about a year ago.  I was not disappointed.  The preparation and lesson planning is great.  Instructors seem to be everywhere providing input and excellent advice.  Both groups had a wide range of skilled riders, but the team made everyone welcome and everyone learned important new skills.  This training makes everyday more fun on my bike.  DAY 2:  Just rode one of my "regular" morning workout routes.  2 PR's - and I thought I was just cruising.  I was making no effort to ride fast...  just smooth like I was taught. ~Peter O.

….and I thought I already knew how to corner (ha, ha!)!

Congrats to Richard, Hannah, Bernadette, Cory, Shana and company for a great clinic covering many skills, all practical, in a...
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2018-05-22T13:13:55-07:00
Congrats to Richard, Hannah, Bernadette, Cory, Shana and company for a great clinic covering many skills, all practical, in a great environment for learning . Your professionalism, skill and experience in teaching, choice of terrain to teach in, and enthusiasm all made this a totally worthwhile experience. I would do it again and again as you never stop learning. ....and I thought I already knew how to corner (ha, ha!)! ~James Crawford

It was very professional and at the same time really fun!

The intermediate and advanced clinic was very helpful and effective. Easy to follow, a lot of information but somehow I...
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2014-03-19T14:24:40-07:00
The intermediate and advanced clinic was very helpful and effective. Easy to follow, a lot of information but somehow I was able to retain it. I think because the instructors present it well. It was very professional and at the same time really fun! ~ Karen B.  

I definitely recommend and will do again!

Thanks Richard for this awesome clinic. Went back to basic fundamentals and through the repetitiveness of each section, it helped...
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2014-03-19T14:44:43-07:00
Thanks Richard for this awesome clinic. Went back to basic fundamentals and through the repetitiveness of each section, it helped build confidence & speed! More drops please! ha! ha! Had fun at the same time and a great workout! I definitely recommend and will do again! ~Robbyn E.  
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