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Kristina Vevia

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

About Kristina Vevia

(IMBA Level I Certified)

Kristina got started mountain biking in 2013 as a way to improve her health and fitness. She has come a long way since her first ride (2.5 miles on a paved bike path), and is passionate about sharing the sport with other women. In 2015, Kristina set a goal that she wanted to complete a 50 mile (6000ft) mountain bike ride with a group of her friends, and she knew to get ready for the ride (which was a year away in May 2016), that she needed to look at ways to improve both her fitness and technical skills (in order to “keep up with the guys”).

From the paved bike path to flat fire roads, Kristina found herself continuing to try to keep up and stay safe in technical situations. So with her goal in mind, she sought out anyone to help her, and that is when she signed up with Ninja Mountain Bike Performance. She became a ninja-addict pretty much overnight (starting with just a 1:1 skills session and quickly moving to clinics, camps and full-on fitness coaching). When asked, Kristina attributes her skills breakthrough to one weekend at the Laguna Camp. Nothing like having to descend the well-known technical Noble Canyon trail to shake things up. As she tells it: “After that weekend, rocks weren’t really an issue anymore. Segments at Penasquitos Canyon just paled in comparison.”

In 2016, Kristina entered into the Kenda Cup series for her rookie season as a Cat 3 rider (Women 20-29). Throughout the race season, she continued to pursue improvements in both fitness and skill. Being exposed to new trails through racing, along with continued exploration of the trails in San Diego and the Ninja camps and clinics – it became a challenge to find trails with roots, rock drops and steep trail transitions in order to push herself to more. But she found herself back at Nobel Canyon and was able to see the difference like night and day (in just 6 months)!

May 2016 came quickly, and wouldn’t you know it – through the encouragement of a community of mountain bikers, Kristina was able to finish the 50 mile ride that she had been training a year for. It was her biggest accomplishment to date – most miles and climbing in one ride (long way from that 2.5 miles…).

Finishing off the race season, Kristina landed the overall Kenda Cup West Series Champion, and then she competed and won at the California State Championships, going on to win at the Mountain Bike National Championships in Mammoth.

By the end of 2016, Kristina hadn’t quite had enough of her mountain bike yet so she wrapped up the year with a bikepacking tour in New Zealand and then starting 2017 by enjoying a 9-day Adventure Camp (still a ninja-addict).

Kristina recently was certified as an IMBA Level 1 Ride Guide, and is looking to be earn her certification as an instructor so she can teach others about mountain biking (as she is pretty much in love at this point).

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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.  

I was absolutely blown away …

I was able to participate in the Sedona 2 day skills camp this past weekend run by Richard and his...
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2017-05-04T08:10:33-07:00
I was able to participate in the Sedona 2 day skills camp this past weekend run by Richard and his team and I was absolutely blown away with the outstanding quality and attention given to me to help improve my riding and skills. Richard is a class act and not only has a wonderful ability to teach and instill you with confidence but also keep you humble so you stay safe and don't tackle a skill your not yet ready to conquer. I will no doubt soon be looking to attend my next Ninja camp so I can continue to take my riding to the Ninja level !!! ~Chance Bex

I feel more confident and safe …

I took the fundamentals  1/2 day works shop in Orange County this weekend and l learned way more than I...
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2017-06-05T14:27:44-07:00
I took the fundamentals  1/2 day works shop in Orange County this weekend and l learned way more than I thought possible.  Richard and his team of instructor reinforced all the information with practical application on the mountain.  Thus, I was able to put these new skills to practice immediately after the workshop with a post workshop ride and a follow up ride today.  I feel more confident and safe to try more technical routes now.  I have already signed up for a intermediate/advanced workshop and recruited 3 friends to joint me! ~Eric R.

I love love love Ninja mountain bike clinics.

I love love love Ninja mountain bike clinics. I had the opportunity to take part in the 2 day clinic...
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2021-10-19T06:10:19-07:00
I love love love Ninja mountain bike clinics. I had the opportunity to take part in the 2 day clinic on the Kingdom Trails in Burke, Vermont with Patrick Howell. Truly, the best days on my bike ever, I jumped AND landed and have the video to prove it! 😊  I can’t get over my learning curve and special bonus that my 10 year old thinks I’m a rock star because I can jump 5 feet! I felt safely challenged and completely encouraged by Patrick and his assistants for the weekend. This was the second Ninja event for our family this summer, the first was a half-day for my son. I’ll tell you what, if the Ninja’s are in your town or close enough to access, sign up! My cheeks still hurt from smiling so much  Thanks Ninjas and Patrick  💕 Maggie Hooker Vermont 

I felt so confident that I recently signed up for the Catalina MTB Gran Fondo!

I participated in the beginner skill clinic at Malibu Creek last Saturday, because I'm truly a beginner who couldn't stop...
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
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2014-03-19T14:28:10-07:00
I participated in the beginner skill clinic at Malibu Creek last Saturday, because I'm truly a beginner who couldn't stop falling down during each mtb ride. The class was small and super fun...and the instructors (Richard and Kris) were informative and dynamic. The clinic was small enough for each member to practice each learned skill and receive immediate feedback. I learned many new skills on that day and felt much more confident with my bike-body connection. I felt so confident that I recently signed up for the Catalina MTB Gran Fondo...the 55 mile route! Woohooo!! The next day, as I was road biking (training for the Solvang Double Century), I dodged a bullet on the Snake/Mulholland by applying my learned mtb skills--a long towing truck went over almost half of our lane on a blind turn as we were descending. Instead of fixating on the truck, I remembered the importance of looking for a clear path and keeping my eyes on where I want to go....Now I understand what people meant when they said that mtb will help improve my road riding skills too! I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn, and I look forward to the next clinic! ~ Uyen N.  

Great clinic. I learned really useful skills.

Great clinic. I learned really useful skills… I’m ready for another clinic with more challenging terrain. ~Beatrice D.  
Ninja Mountain Bike Skills
5
2014-03-19T14:45:33-07:00
Great clinic. I learned really useful skills… I’m ready for another clinic with more challenging terrain. ~Beatrice D.  
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