Mountain Bike Coach - Whitney Houck

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Availability, Profile, and Reviews for Coach Whitney Houck

Meet Coach Whitney Houck, an experienced mountain bike coach and retired Coast Guard Veteran with a passion for riding that dates back to 2007. Originally born in Honolulu Hawaii, Whitney has been teaching lessons since 2019. Relocating to Brevard NC in 2021, she quickly became a vital part of the mountain biking community through coaching, community involvement, and a commitment to fostering a love for the sport.

Lessons in DuPont State Forest

Lessons at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park (Berm Park)

Whitney Houck: Professional Mountain Bike Coach

Quick Facts

  • Born in Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Loves to ride downhill, carving turns, and bumping off anything that can give her air

  • Is often heard yelling “Woo-Hoo” on the trail

  • Favorite trails in the area (at the moment):

    • Kanuga - Rhodo Rukus and the new Deadwood

    • Pisgah - Long Branch, Spencer/Trace, Daniel Ridge

    • Outside of NC - Ohana Trail on Oahu and Frederick Watershed in Maryland

Qualifications

  • Certified Mountain Bike Instructor, PMBIA Level 2 “Air Instructor”

  • Wilderness First Responder

  • 15+ years riding mountain bikes and 5+ years experience coaching

  • Teaches a Mountain Bike Course at Brevard College

  • Retired Coast Guard Commander with specialty in training members and managing a technical training center

  • Attended multiple bike maintenance clinics and courses

Target Clients

  • Works will beginner through advanced riders of all ages and backgrounds

  • Conducts many women’s skills clinics to help grow the community of women on bikes

  • Loves to teach riders how to find flow in corners, over features, and through technical terrain

  • Is equipped to teach lessons for riders on e-bikes or tow clients on their “acoustic bike” to the top to get more laps with less effort (in locations that allow e-bikes)

Coaching Philosophy and Teaching Style

  • Enjoys empowering riders with more confidence through fundamental skill development & refinement, as well as encouraging them to be more playful on trails.

  • After ensuring safety, making time on the bike be FUN is Whitney’s goal.

  • Talented at customizing the lesson towards your goals, no matter your riding style, such as cross-country efficiency, playful park riding, downhill speed, or maximizing your all-round fun level.

Community Involvement

Reviews

“I had an incredible learning experience with MTB Skills Factory! Whitney created an excellent, individualized plan for increasing my Mountain bike skills through her thoughtful teaching style that exactly met my needs and desires! I’ve been using so many of the skills on my weekly rides and can’t wait to sign up soon to learn more.” - Marie Graven

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Mountain Bike Instructor Whitney Houck