Want to level up your riding?

MTB Skills Instruction

Whether you are just exploring mountain biking for the first time, or a long-time rider, working with a mountain bike skills instructor can help you build a strong foundation for safe and confident riding. Even now, after years of riding and racing both XCM and Enduro, I work with a skills instructor consistently to continue developing my own skills on the bike, and have found that every time, it increases my confidence on the bike–not just my skills.

For riders interested in mountain bike skills lessons or a group skills clinic, I am currently certified as a GSMBC Level 1 Instructor and offer private lessons and clinics based on availability. Please reach out with interest and questions.

*If I am not available, or if you are looking for more advanced skills instruction, I will gladly provide references to other local/regional skills instructors who may be better able to help..

Performance / Endurance Coaching

Are you looking for the accountability to train consistently?
Do you need guidance in building strength and endurance to meet your riding goals?
Do you have questions about preparing for a target mtb event like ORAMM, Iceman Cometh, or a National Championship, a stage race like Pisgah Stage Race, Transylvania Epic, or BC Bike Race?

Whether you are just getting started, hoping to keep up with friends on a group ride, looking to tackle your first race, or are a seasoned cyclist wanting to improve your racing performance, I would love to help you level up with defined goals, performance-oriented training, and the structure to remain consistent and motivated over time.

I primarily offer 1-on-1, individualized coaching ($225/monthly), where training plans and workouts are developed for each athlete’s goals. This includes unlimited coach-client contact and mid-training cycle consultations/adjustments to training, as well as consistent monitoring of training files for progress and fatigue. Training is written monthly and guided by data analysis as well as athlete feedback with progression designed around building towards long-term goals and improved performance.

*Discounts are available for junior athletes & women upon request.

For athletes who are not interested in the higher level of communication included in the full training packages, I offer a variety of seasonal and targeted training plans ($50/month), as well as a plan+ option ($125/month), which includes either a seasonal or targeted training plan in addition to weekly feedback and the ability to modify the training plan to meet an athlete’s needs.

For new athletes, the initial consultation will include a conversation about your training history and goals, as well as establishment of training zones for perceived effort (RPE), heart rate, or power (depending on your equipment), identification of your needs, and overview of the training plan. All training is facilitated via a Training Peaks account.

I have been a long time cyclist and getting more and more competitive as the years go by but I had never had a coach before. I saw Coach Abi’s post about being recently certified and knowing her disciplines and mine matched I figured I would reach out which was the best choice I have made in a while. She understands coaching is more than just giving workouts and that is probably one of the smallest parts but the mental and personal side is just as important. There is no doubt I got faster with Abi coaching but the ability to bounce ideas and just having someone in your corner like her was absolutely amazing. I cannot say enough great things about working with her.

– Thomas Pease, cyclist

I believe that the success of a coach-athlete relationship is determined in large part by the partnership between the athlete and the coach. If you are interested in either individualized coaching or a training plan, or have any questions about the coaching process, don’t hesitate to reach out using the form to schedule a consultation and to see if working with me would be a good fit!

Abigail Snyder
USA Cycling Level 3 Coach
Training Peaks Level 2 Coach
GSMBC Intermediate (Level 1) Instructor
NICA Level 2 Coach
SafeSport Certified
Elite Cyclist (Competed in 4 World Championships XCM/EDR)