Coaching with Dave
Every rider welcome.
Your next goal starts here.
High school racer, weekend trail rider, first-time mountain biker or experienced endurance rider—there is a place for you at CoachTrailMTB.
Build strength, confidence and endurance with riding and strength training that fits your experience, schedule and goals.
Tell Dave your goal →Meet Dave
Experience earned on the trail.
I’m Dave Bryant. At 65, I’m still chasing adventures, building strength and learning from every finish line—and every tough day along the way.
I’ve earned a 100-mile ultrarunning buckle, finished the Leadville MTB Stage Race, and completed multiple Leadville 50-mile running and mountain bike events, including the Silver King’s back-to-back run and ride.
My first book, Running Through Thunder, shares my adventures and journeys. Those experiences shape what I bring to CoachTrailMTB: persistence, a love of the outdoors and respect for the work it takes to pursue a goal.
You don’t need a race résumé to belong here. Bring your curiosity, your goal and a willingness to get started.
The CoachTrailMTB approach
Ride. Train. Get strong. Be kind.
Build your riding.
Work toward consistent riding, climbing endurance and confidence on the trail. Make room for longer rides, skill practice and recovery as your schedule allows.
Build your strength.
Strength training uses kettlebells and weights, with resistance bands always offered as an alternative. Choose the equipment option that fits what you have.
Build a routine that fits.
Training should fit your life. Start with the days you can maintain, build gradually and leave room to recover. Longer rides will generally be planned for weekends.
No kettlebells or weights? Bands are an option.
Band alternatives will be clearly highlighted in our strength sessions, so you can find the option for your equipment.
Find your path
From your first routine to your next race.
Coming Soon · In development
Packaged Training Plans
Explore the 4-Week Foundation and 8-Week Progression paths, with planned options for 3, 4 or 5 total training days per week combining riding and strength.
Explore training plans →Coming Soon · In development
Youth & High School Race Plans
High school racers are welcome here too. We’re developing packaged plans for younger riders that bring riding, strength and recovery together around their experience and race goals.
Parents, guardians and team coaches are welcome to join the conversation about the rider’s goals and schedule.
Ask about youth plans →Coming Soon · Planned service
Train With Dave
Have a race date or personal riding goal? Explore longer-term personalized planning around your target date, current riding, available training days and equipment.
Explore Train With Dave →Plans, pricing and enrollment are being finalized. Contact Dave to discuss your interests while we build.
Let’s start with your goal
What are you riding toward?
Your first race, stronger climbs, more confidence or simply more time enjoying the trails. Tell me where you are now and where you want to go.
Talk with Dave →