Ambassadors

Holly Cloutier

Burlington/Ludlow

Holly is a returning VMBA ambassador who brings a deep love for big days on the bike and routes that reward persistence and long climbs with general store luncheons (Rochester). She thrives on exploring Vermont’s trail networks that test both endurance and curiosity.

Beyond the miles, Holly is passionate about local, sustainable recreation and the role it plays in building strong, connected communities. She is especially dedicated to empowering more women to get on bikes, build confidence, and discover the joy of exploring the outdoors on two wheels. The care and community efforts that keep these trails thriving inspires continued contribution to the volunteer efforts that maintain them. Ride with Gratitude!

Jodie Legacy

Morristown

Hi, my name is Jodie Legacy. Let’s just say I love bikes.

I’ve learned the most about myself, relationships, and life while riding my bike. I love sharing my passion with fellow riders and anyone who may be interested in a new biking adventure. If I’m not riding my bike I am practicing medicine as a primary care provider in central Vermont. I also teach yoga a few times a week in Morrisville. I believe in the undeniable healing that comes from riding your bike and movement. Let’s ride!

IG @jodie_maxine

Gabe Gore

Burlington

I grew up in Underhill, VT. I’m at UVM now, where I’ve raced mountain bikes for a few years, and I also did the Catamount camp when I was little. Riding is my favorite thing to do, and I ride every day I have time, especially at Cochran’s, Perry Hill, and Bolton. I like riding almost every trail, but my favorites are chunky and steep! I’m a mechanic at North Star Sports in Burlington, where I’ve been for two years. Whenever I get the chance, I also like to bring my camera on rides to get incredible shots of my friends and me at fun spots on the trail!

IG @gabegore_

Greg Durso

Burlington

Greg Durso is the Sr. Director of Programs at Kelly Brush Foundation, an organization focused on making active lifestyles a reality for people who have experienced spinal cord injuries. An accomplished athlete, Greg grew up on Long Island playing soccer, skiing, and wakeboarding, entering into endurance sports and mountain biking post-SCI. Greg can be found riding all over Vermont with friends, enjoying a beverage with friends, sharing the stoke for riding, and helping to lead the charge on VMBA’s Adaptive Assessments.

IG @welcome2_mylife

Jeb Wallace-Brodeur

East Montpelier

I was raised in Montpelier, VT, and attended Middlebury College. I live in North Montpelier and maintain a small public mountain bike and hiking trail network on my property. I’m a full-time photographer and have been a VMBA Ambassador for several years. I am a competition judge with the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association in the winter and work closely with numerous outdoor and lifestyle brands. I occasionally write and photograph for the Eastern States Cup mountain bike race series and Pinkbike in the summer.

IG @jebphoto

Kim Bean

North Pomfret

I grew up in Vermont and always rode bikes, but I really started mountain biking about 8 years ago when I was in graduate school and wanted a social fitness outlet. My son had been riding on the HS team by then and was a big influence on me getting into riding. I fell in love and now ride year-round. I am especially passionate about adaptive riding, and I really enjoy leading/sweeping for beginner rides. My home trails are Aqueduct, Mt Peg, S6, and Killington. I feel very fortunate to have so many riding options, and I love exploring different trail systems. I own a carpentry & general contracting business with my husband, have three semi-grown kids, and three rescue dogs. I am super excited to be an ambassador and am looking forward to seeing everyone out on the trails!

IG @kbean0412

Tyler Lewis

Winooski

Vermont has been my home for the past 10 years, and it’s here that I fell in love with mountain biking. A huge thanks to Ethan Dull at The Jay Cloud and the entire crew up there for introducing me to the sport! Since then, mountain biking has become a passion and a gateway to an incredible community of friends and fellow riders.

For the past 3–4 years, I’ve been racing in the local Fellowship of the Wheel Enduro Series and competing regionally in the Eastern States Cup series. This season, I’m excited to give both series my full effort and push my riding to the next level.

Off the bike, I work as a Senior Social Media Manager at Dealer.com, where I help develop social media, advertising, and marketing strategies for 25–30 large automotive dealerships. When I’m not on two wheels, you can find me backcountry snowboarding, resort boarding, trail running with my wife Katherine and our dog Rory, and exploring Vermont’s amazing local eateries.

IG @Tjlewis295

Matt Lyon

South Burlington

I’m a life long Vermonter and have been riding bikes from as early as I can remember. It’s was a passion of mine right from the very begging as I remember riding a tricycle and watching older kids hitting some sketchy wooden jumps in the neighborhood wishing I could do the same. That is a true memory and for sure have hit all kinds of sketchy jumps since then ; )

From there on out I’ve been riding bikes of all shapes, sizes, and use, but the MTB has been my heart and soul since the early 90’s. Since then, I have two beautiful kids that I now share my MTB passion with and cannot even express the feelings and satisfaction you get when you have an epic day riding with your children.

Prior to kids, I was able to transition my passion of cycling into a full time job where I spent many years as a bike shop mechanic and a tour guide, traveling the world and sharing the most amazing experiences with groups of guests while perched on two wheels. Not a bad gig, and did that for well over 10 years stretching from coast to coast in the US and all over Europe. (side note: Spent many years in Europe while focused on DH racing and riding)

Present day, I work for a bike tour operator (VBT) which does active cycling vacations, and my role is what we call a “Field Operations Manager” which basically means overseeing the hardware (bikes and equipment) and human-ware (guides) to ensure a smooth and seamless trip for all of our guests.

My personal cycling consists of riding as many Vermont MTB trails as possible and spreading the good vibes along with the hope of getting more people on bikes. I truly feel being an ambassador for VMBA is right up my ally, and expressing the importance of sustainability and land stewardships is something that I already preach so why not preach it with a bigger voice behind it.

Kristy Brown

Colchester

I’m a middle aged, plus sized female identifying person who got to mountain biking later in life, at 42 during the pandemic. I have loved learning a new sport later in life and trying to show that size is not a limiting factor for this sport. I live in colchester with my spouse Jon and 12 year old son Liam. My husband has also recently gotten back into mountain bike through the accessibility of using an e-assist bike. When I’m not riding MTB I’m recently getting familiar with my gravel bike, skiing (alpine and backcountry touring) or working out on my Peloton.
To support my recreation habits work in IT for the UVM Health Network.

IG @kbrown0216

Andre Cerny

South Burlington

Hi, I’m Andre, I live in South Burlington with my wife Gina, three kids, and two dogs. I’ve been mountain biking, and a VMBA supporter, for about 6 years now, ever since I won the VMBA draw back in 2018! Before I won the draw I didn’t own a mountain bike, I’ve got three now (plus a fat bike, I have a problem). We’re a MTB family in the summer; the kids do SMBA camps in the fall, Gina and I ride all season, we plan trips to KT, Gifford Woods, Brownsville…pretty much all around bikes. I’ve done four VT50s, a Slate Valley Epic, and a handful of Del’s Rides. I’m no speed demon but I love nothing more than being out with friends on the amazing trail networks that VMBA supports

IG @mr.andre.vt

Fynn Crooks

Brattleboro

I grew up in central Missouri and learned at a young age that biking was the best thing in the whole world. There weren’t a whole lot of mountains around, but every dirt pile was a possibility. I also started bike commuting at a young age and eschewed driving for as long as I possibly could, preferring to pedal my way around town until I was in my twenties. I left Missouri for Western North Carolina in 2008 and that’s where I properly discovered mountain biking when a friend gifted me a bike and took me out to Bent Creek. I fell totally in love with riding trails and haven’t looked back (except to scope a line or session a drop) – in fact, mountain biking is one of the reasons I moved to Vermont in 2020! I’ve been riding my way around the state since then, and when I found VMBA and finally joined in 2024, the community I stepped into made Vermont feel like home.

Outside of biking, I was an outdoor educator for many years and then a classroom teacher until 2020. Now I work in public health advocacy and teach folks how to reach out to their member’s of congress to try to effect positive change – currently, that’s more of an uphill climb than the haul to the top of Evolution and Revolution… somehow fitting though! I was in DC last week with 300 global health advocates, and I got to hug Bernie Sanders. I count that moment, along with the first time I hit the rock drop on upper Flow at Saxon Hill, and the day I met my partner, among the highlights of my life. I live down here in Southern Vermont with my partner, Anna, and our little cat, Simon.

IG: @fynn.nominal

Colleen Ward

South Burlington

I’m an incredibly enthusiastic and high-energy mountain biker who genuinely loves getting out on the trails and sharing that excitement with others. I’m a social butterfly who loves talking with people and meeting new members of the community, and I naturally enjoy connecting people with experiences and opportunities.

I currently work at the University of Vermont as an Administrative Program Coordinator for the Environmental Studies program, where I help connect students and faculty with the resources they need and help organize student events. Building connections and bringing people together is something I truly enjoy, and it’s something I would love to continue doing as an ambassador for the Vermont Mountain Bike Association.

I’ve lived in Vermont for over 10 years and started mountain biking about five years ago. Since then, it has become one of my favorite ways to explore the state and stay active. I’m familiar with many local trail networks and often tell people that living in Vermont feels like being on a constant vacation because there is always something new to explore and experience. I’m someone who loves getting out of my comfort zone and trying new things, even when they feel a little scary at first. Mountain biking has been an amazing way to challenge myself while connecting with nature and the community around it. I also have a deep appreciation for the work that goes into building and maintaining trails, and I care about protecting and supporting the riding spaces that make Vermont such a special place to ride. As an ambassador, I am excited to represent VMBA by sharing my experiences on the trails, encouraging others to support local trail organizations, and helping grow a welcoming community of riders who value stewardship, inclusivity, and fun.

IG: @mtn_queen_colleen

Spencer Lutsky

Waitsfield

I’m 15 years old, and I am a Harwood High School student and I love to mountain bike! I’ve been riding since I was 3. I take advantage of all the amazing trail riding that we have here in Vermont and I love to ride bike parks too!

IG: @spenceradventure802

Brice Shirbach

North Wilmington, DE

For the last 11 years Brice Shirbach has been racing, riding, filming and storytelling for Pivot Cycles. His passion lies in inspiring riders to see more of the world from behind the bars of a mountain bike and in showcasing the deep bond between vibrant communities and the trails that shape them. Despite his longstanding love for all things Vermont, he actually calls Northern Delaware home alongside his wife, Megan, their three kids and their goofy golden-doodle. He’s also the Marketing and Communications Manager for IMBA.

IG: @bricycles82

Jimena Dolzadelli

Killington

Former professional XC racer, turned Masters 50+ racer. I live and breathe MTBiking.
Originally from Argentina, competed at the elite level for over 12 years, 2xOlympic Games, 3xPanAm Games , Norba (if you are old like me, you know) , etc. I work as a bike instructor at Killington Bike Park, I dream of bikes to be a present and dynamic fixture at every household.
Bikes will save the world.

IG: @jimenaflorit

Brennan Guerriere

Burlington

I’m 45 and live in the O.N.E of BTV with my wife Michelle and my dog Igor. I’m one of the founding members of the Burlington Bike Park Coalition and continue to volunteer for the park to this day as their marketing/communications/social media/photographer/videographer/events/etc person.

I’m always thinking about my bikes, but my MTBs are my favorite – especially if it involves bike packing & singletrack on my hardtail!

IG: @bnyce_