"Some things I love about mountain biking with Patrick. We were a mixed gender group; Patrick was able to manage our different ability levels and allow everyone to feel safe , strong and encouraged to push themselves As a 50 yo mom, I never felt intimidate but rather celebrated and welcomed. I laughed as I learned. My cheeks were exhausted by the end of the weekend from smiling so much. Through it all, Patrick was fun and supportive - he makes learning accessible. I felt encouraged to step outside of my comfort zone but never unsafe. I knew he would not put me in a situation that I couldn’t handle. And, he was able to do that without diminishing my spirit. He whooped as loud as I did when I jumped and landed it! First a few inches and by the afternoon, 5 feet! I felt like a total badass and earned bragging rights from my kids ;)
I am counting down the days until my next adventure with this amazing coach"