We are Roanoke Star Cycling; a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized and operated by talented and passionate volunteers who are dedicated to the growth of youth mountain biking.

Roanoke Star Cycling is powered not only by passionate coaches and riders, but also by a group of dedicated volunteers who serve on our Board of Directors. These are community members, parents, and cycling enthusiasts who care deeply about giving young people the chance to grow through mountain biking. They help guide our programs, support our mission, and make sure our team has what it needs to ride, learn, and thrive.

President

Watching the RSC family embrace my son when he joined the team two years ago was an amazing experience.  He joined the rec team because he thought it would be fun and now mountain biking and the kids on this team are part of our lives every single day.  I want to help make sure the program thrives so the next kid who thinks mountain biking might be fun will have a biking family to welcome them with open arms. 

Past President

As an educator and outdoor enthusiast I've alwasy loved helping young people discover ways to learn, grow, and connect with thier peers through the great outdoors.  Working with RSC brings together my love for the outdoors, education, and youth sports in the best possible way. My daughters have been riding with their teammates for almost a decade, and I’m so grateful for the lifelong friendships and love of adventure they’ve built along the way.  I too have developed so many wonderful friendships and memories with our amazing coachhes, parents and riders.  

Vice President

I'm a lifelong mountain biker. I bought my first mtb way back in the 20th century; an early 90's fully rigid Specialized Rockhopper. I enjoy riding uphill as much as downhill and Carvin's Cove is my happy place. A meditative spin up Thousand Foot Climb or a flowy rip on Rock N Roll makes any day better. 

I started as a coach with Chris Berry in 2018 and joined the board starting in 2020 just in time for COVID. I love mtn biking and wanted to help kids learn and enjoy their time on bikes.  I saw everyone riding the Mill Mtn trails on certain days of the week and I wanted to be involved. It has been my adrenaline rush since I left the military and it kept me in shape. It's been a rewarding experience being a part of a growing organization that wants to make a difference and grow youth ridership in our community.

I chose to serve the kids and families of RSC because I genuinely love being in the woods on my bike and wanted to share that joy with others. There’s something special about watching kids discover confidence, resilience, and fun on the trail. Being part of RSC gives me the chance to help create those moments—supporting families, building community, and encouraging kids to fall in love with the outdoors in a safe, positive, and empowering way.

I’m passionate about the role a strong youth program plays in building community, especially one that strengthens our outdoor identity. I love watching kids grow in their skills and confidence, and seeing their insatiable enthusiasm to chat, laugh, and goof off together on the trail.

Mountain biking inspires me because it offers a rare balance of community and solitude—shared experiences with others alongside quiet moments immersed in nature.

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RSC has almost been a lifeline for my family.  As newcomers to the area, the RSC family welcomed us, and we have made many friends whilst my son's love for recreational riding has grown into XC racing.  I want to keep the friendly, social, welcoming, healthy benefits of RSC going.  Mountain biking inspires me to get outside, enjoy the outdoors and be brave on a bike! I also coach and like to refer to myself as the "slow coach"!  My preference is to enjoy the recreational aspect of MTBing and I love nurturing our beginner riders.  

Our family loves cycling and the benefits of being on a team and we feel good helping out with the team. Mountain biking inspires us every ride through a sense of adventure and being outdoors.

I mountain bike with my own children, and so coaching and helping out RSC whenever I can has been a natural progression. I see tremendous growth in my kids and the kids I coach. These kids do hard things on the bike and watching them tackle obstacles until they conquer them teaches them resilience and perseverance, gives them self-confidence, a work ethic, and fosters a strong bond of teamwork where it’s ok to try something new and potentially fail or succeed. This program is a huge part of my life and is transforming the next generation into healthy, responsible community members.

I was born and raised in Roanoke and have so many memories of riding bikes with friends. As a father of three, we moved back to Roanoke in 2023 for the ability to get outside more with our kids and was lucky to get connected with RSC. It is so motivating to see kids get out on the trails and go from building confidence on the bike to encouraging each other, sharing tips and celebrating each other’s success. The coaches and volunteers have created a community which teaches values that go far beyond the trails and I could not be more excited to be a part of it.

Racing has made an incredible difference in my son's life, and I wanted to use my talents to support this wonderful organization to get more kids on bikes enjoying the outdoors, setting, meeting and exceeding goals and making lifelong friends along the way.

It's amazing to see these kids climb a thousand feet with smiles on their faces, cheering each other on, celebrating their wins and helping them cope with losses.  The camaraderie of the team is inspirational. I am looking forward to working with this group of incredible individuals who so freely support our youth mountain biking community.

I am motivated to serve the children and families of RSC because I have witnessed the incredible benefits to my own children through their participation.  I have been inspired to give back into the organization because it's been so meaningful to our immediate family and community.  

Mountain biking inspires me because it provides an incredible opportunity for personal growth and development.  The physical and health benefits are incredible but there are so many opportunities for mental, emotional and spiritual development through the wide array of experiences the bike can provide. I care deeply about creating safe, supportive environments where children can build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of movement and outdoor recreation.

A career on two wheels has given me so many gifts of experiences, friendships, and a broadened view of the world and people. Sharing a lifetime of access to the bike is a priority of mine and where better than right at home with young riders?

Mountain biking shows me that fitness, fun, and well-being can all exist in the same place. Its been a tool for my own personal growth and development and shown me so much of this planet that I just keep wanting to explore more!

I love serving as a board member and volunteer coach with Roanoke Star Cycling, it brilliantly combines my love of cycling, community, and youth development. I believe strongly in the power of bikes to build confidence, connection, and a lifelong love of the outdoors, and I especially enjoy watching young riders grow in their skills—and their joy—on the trail. I love how mountain biking creates space for both community and quiet time in nature, and I’m passionate about helping RSC inspire the next generation of riders.

Executive Director

Getting kids outside has always been a passion of mine, and what better way than on a bike!  I want to inspire the next generation of young riders in our community to dream big, work hard, and develop a healthy lifestyle through biking and spending time outdoors. I believe that mountain biking gives kids opportunities to build confidence, resilience, and grit, skills that will serve them well beyond the bike. I'm also motivated to create positive spaces for families to connect and support one another.