Meet the Coaches

“I love watching athletes grow in their skills and confidence, learning that they can do what they didn’t think they could! And of course I love having fun riding bikes together outside on dirt!”

Favorite local trail: Bottoms Up, Quarry Ridge

David Schram, Assistant Head Coach, Madison West Mountain Bike Team

“Seeing the looks of pride on the athletes’ faces when they conquer a challenge is one of my favorite parts of coaching…oh, and singing about how much we love climbing while climbing.”

Favorite trail: Pleasant View, Blackhawk

Matt Ginder-Vogel, Assistant Head Coach, Middle School, Madison West Mountain Bike Team

“I love watching middle schoolers build their skills and grow as riders at every single practice, and I love the mountain bike community in Madison.”

Favorite trail: Howlin’ Wolff, Blackhawk

Nikki Schram, Team Director, Madison West Mountain Bike Team

“Mountain biking has been my lifelong sport, and I’m so pleased to help new generations of RAD riders discover the true and fundamental joy of getting lost in the trees on a bike.”

Favorite local trail: Howling Wolff, Blackhawk

Melissa Hornung, Team Director, Madison West Mountain Bike Team

“I love to see how supportive and encouraging our athletes are to each other. Everyone’s progress is celebrated. Power clap!!”

Favorite local trail: Northwoods, Quarry Ridge

Andy Frank-Loron, Head Coach, Verona and Westside Composite Mountain Bike Teams

“My favorite part of coaching is seeing the continuous improvement in our student athletes. There is nothing better than celebrating with them when they clear a rocky climb or feature on the trail for the first time!”

Favorite local trail: Twist and Shout, Blackhawk

Paul Towne, Head Coach, Madison Memorial Mountain Bike Team

“I love having fun on a mountain bike and teaching others that biking can be lots of fun.”

Favorite local trail: Holy Schist, Blue Mounds

Heidi Magill, Team Director, Madison Memorial Mountain Bike Team

“My favorite part of coaching is seeing the continuous improvement in our student athletes. There is nothing better than celebrating with them when they clear a rocky climb or feature on the trail for the first time!”

Favorite local trail: Twist and Shout, Blackhawk

Mike McGarry, Founder, Madison West Mountain Bike Team