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ABOUT US
Get to know the philosophies, principles and members that make up the TNT Junior Development Cycling Program
OUR MISSION
To inspire the youth of the Truckee/North Tahoe area through mountain biking.
OUR VISION
TNT will achieve its mission by using the mountain bike as a means for its members to sustain a healthy lifestyle; develop social and sportsmanship skills; build confidence as an individual and as an entity greater than one’s self; to understand and participate in advocacy and stewardship; appreciate the need and value in volunteer and civic work, to provide opportunity where it might not exist. TNT intends to help develop these assets in their members, to help them build a sense of character and ethic as adolescents with which to carry on into adult lives
OUR VALUES
RECEIVE
Respect: For one’s self, team, colleagues, coaches, parents, community
Educate: Use the mountain bike as a means to expose members to people and places, events and experiences
Challenge: Individuals and club set and achieve goals, improve and excel fitness, knowledge and ability, to understand and enjoy bike mechanics, to develop skills that will serve members as adolescents and as adults.
Empower: Members to pursue a lifestyle that is active and rewarding
Inspire: Curiosity, compassion and selflessness
Validate: The efforts, motivation, goals and needs of members
Enjoy: Adventure driven cycling by controlling ego and fear
OUR MISSION
To inspire the youth of the Truckee/North Tahoe area through mountain biking.
OUR VISION
TNT will achieve its mission by using the bicycle as a means for its members to sustain a healthy lifestyle; develop social and sportsmanship skills; build confidence as an individual and as an entity greater than one’s self; to understand and participate in advocacy and stewardship; appreciate the need and value in volunteer and civic work, to provide opportunity where it might not exist. TNT intends to help develop these assets in their members, to help them build a sense of character and ethic as adolescents with which to carry on into adult lives.
OUR VALUES
RECEIVE
Respect: For one’s self, team, colleagues, coaches, parents, community
Educate: Use the mountain bike as a means to expose members to people and places, events and experiences
Challenge: Individuals and club set and achieve goals, improve and excel fitness, knowledge and ability, to understand and enjoy bike mechanics, to develop skills that will serve members as adolescents and as adults.
Empower: Members to pursue a lifestyle that is active and rewarding
Inspire: Curiosity, compassion and selflessness
Validate: The efforts, motivation, goals and needs of members
Enjoy: Adventure driven cycling by controlling ego and fear
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kimberly and her family moved to Truckee in 2018. Her son joined the team in 2019 and flourished. Kimberly quickly realized how special and unique the TNT organization was and wanted to contribute more. In fall of 2020, she joined the TNT Board to give back and tried out coaching. Now as President, Kimberly is excited to do more. Bringing expertise from her professional career, coupled with a passion for mountain biking to provide local kids the opportunity to explore nature and pursue health & fitness as part of TNT.
President,
Officer of the Board
Kimberly Baird
Pursuing a passion for mountain life, Chris and family migrated from Denver to Truckee in 2021. Soon after learning to ride a bike, Chris’ son insisted on going faster and bigger. After a 20+ year hiatus, Chris was happy to get back on a bike and attempt to keep up with his son. Whether on skis or a bike, Chris enjoys the challenge of the climb and the adrenaline of the descent. Inspired by his son’s love for mountain biking, Chris hopes to foster the same excitement in the greater community. As a Professional Engineer and Operations Manager, Chris plans on refining the organization’s processes to improve the overall experience and accessibility.
Director
Chris Neidz
Kim has lived and worked in the Tahoe Basin for 20+ years. She currently resides in North Lake Tahoe with her husband and son, and has coached with the North Tahoe Lakers Mountain Bike Team since 2018 when her son was in 6th grade. After coaching with TNT in 2019, Kim joined the TNT Board as Treasurer and enjoys watching our youth gain skills, stewardship, and confidence through mountain biking. Kim enjoys outdoor adventures year round whether on foot, bike, snowboard, or in the water.
Treasurer,
Officer of the Board
Kim Boyd
Ben and his wife Amy and their 3 children moved to Soda Springs in 2019 and enjoy exploring the mountains year-round by bike, skis, or on foot. After the last two seasons of coaching the Devo team, Ben joined the TNT board this year with the goal of supporting all the amazing things our community's kids can do on mountain bikes, from rides to races to fostering a lifelong love of cycling and all outdoor recreation.
Secretary,
Officer of the Board
Ben Shefftz
A few years after moving to the US from the UK for work, Sian found her way to Truckee in 2013 where she now lives with her husband Dennis and 4 rescued huskies. Sian discovered mountain biking in the Bay Area and quickly pivoted to a successful MTB racing career. She is a 3-time XTERRA off-road triathlon age-group national champion, competed in the world championships (placing 4th), and is a 4-time Leadville 100 MTB competitor. You may also find her competing in gravel biking, open water swimming and trail running events. She co-founded Bike Like a Girl, a non-profit focused on getting more girls on bikes in underserved communities and schools. She is also an IMBA/BICP Level 2 certified mountain bike coach. As a TNT board member and coach, Sian sees this as another opportunity to give back to the community, noting the important life skills she has learned through biking and competing.
Operations
Sian Crespo
OUR SPONSORS
Countless thanks go out to our local bike shop & community sponsors.
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Speak directly with staff from the local shops listed below for specific details related to TNT support & discounts on bikes, parts & labor. Remember, discounts are reserved for TNT athletes & coaches only (not family members).
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP!
BIKE SHOP PARTNERS
COMMUNITY SPONSORS & PARTNERS
