Epiphany Trails
Empowering people through mountain biking
Jessica Tseng has over 20 years of mountain biking experience, is Bike Instructor Certification Program (BICP), NICA Level 2, and CPR & First Aid certified. She works for Ninja MTB, instructs for Repack Racing, is the head coach of the San Jose Composite MTB team and races enduro and downhill. She is on the Board of Directors for Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers and San Jose Composite. She has guided group rides for close to ten years.
inspiring confidence
Mountain biking can sometimes be an intimidating sport. I love breaking down the steps for how to tackle something that looks scary and teaching you techniques to conquer challenging features. There is always a method to the madness and learning the method will help you gain confidence on the trail.
Mountain Biking Life Lessons
Aside from the countless health benefits of being outdoors, what I love about this sport are the endless number of life lessons we learn on the bike. For example... always look ahead at where you want to go. If you have a plan, with repetition, you can conquer anything in front of you.
Fostering community
I have met so many inspiring people through this sport and am constantly amazed by their grit, determination, and fearlessness. My classes are about watching and learning from each other. Once I see a friend confidently tackle a feature, their confidence is infectious and we become unstopable!!
Services
Small Group Classes
Guided Rides
The fundamentals of mountain biking are essential whether you are new to the sport or an experienced rider. Learn the fundamentals of body position on the bike, braking, shifting, tips for climbing and descending, bike maneuvering skills, basic wheel lifts and more! Learn in a supportive environment and increase your bike confidence.
The Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz are home to some of the most epic trails. Contact me for a guided tour tailored to what you’re looking for. There are miles and miles of beautiful single track in the redwood forests to rides with beautiful views of the city and grassy prairies. If you’re looking for fun and flowy, techhie stuff, or both, I know where to go!
Individual 1:1 Coaching
If you would like to fine tune certain skills, I can teach you tips and techniques to increase your mountain biking skills toolbox! You’ll get a tailored lesson plan for your needs and instant 1:1 feedback.
Epiphany Trails
Ageless Athlete Podcast, Episode #22
Midlife Happiness Project, “Pedaling With Purpose: From Tech Exec to Mountain Bike Mama“
Message me!
jessica.tseng88@gmail.com
@epiphanytrails
@epiphany.trails
Upcoming Classes
Glenwood West, Scotts Valley
Santa Teresa Park, San Jose
Women’s Mountain Biking Fundamentals
Nov 16, Part 1 - 9:30-11:30am
Nov 16, Part 2 - 12-2pm
Co-ed Mountain Biking Fundamentals
Dec 7, Part 1 - 9:30-11:30am
Dec 7, Part 2 - 12-2pm
Part 1: We will teach you fundamental body position for balance, stability, and control on your bike. Fundamentals will ensure you ride your bike safely and help increase confidence which means more FUN on the trails! We will teach ready/neutral position, bike body separation, braking, shifting and more.
Part 2: If you have taken MTB Fundamentals Level 1 or are already familiar with basic body position on the bike, up level your skills and learn how to maneuver your bike. In this class we will teach ratcheting, track stands, wheel lifts, rock dodge, switchbacks and more!