MTBCoach

05/25/2026

235 miles. 22 hours. One very long day and night on the bike.

The 24 Hours of Riverside was one of the hardest mountain bike races I’ve done. Riding through the daylight, into the night, watching the sun come back up, and continuing to push through another full day was a completely different experience mentally and physically.

I’m proud to have finished 3rd place overall in this incredible event. There were definitely some low moments out there, but also a lot of reminders about why I love endurance racing and testing limits.

A huge thank you goes to my wife, , for being my support crew through the entire race. From helping keep me fueled and moving to being there through every lap, I couldn’t have done this without her.

These events are never easy, but that’s what makes the finish line so meaningful.

04/08/2026

Blaine County Recreation District is putting on a four-part, short track mountain bike racing series at Quigley Park this summer. The first race is next week, April 14th! Registration link is in our Bio

04/02/2026

🚵 Bogus Basin Hill Climb 12-Week Build Plan – Starts April 19

Ready to climb stronger, faster, and smarter on July 12?

We’re launching a structured 12-week Build Plan specifically for the Bogus Basin Hill Climb. This program is designed to maximize your climbing performance with:

🔥 VO₂ Max Intervals
⚡ Lactate Threshold Work
🏋️ Strength Training (PDFs included)
📊 Fully built plan delivered through TrainingPeaks
👥 4 George’s Cycles Team Rides
🎓 2 Seminars (Nutrition + Pacing)
💥 10% off bike fits, performance testing

This is for athletes who want more than just finishing — they want to perform.

Spots will be limited.

Let’s build something special this spring.

02/25/2026

March 28th!

Cross Country Mountain Bike Racing is back at Eagle Bike Park! A great way to kick off your 2026 mtn bike racing season.

We are racing in waves (NICA style) to keep trails clear so you can focus on putting in the power and performing your best.

The course is just over 6 miles long and has 650ft in climbing per lap. Join us! Registration is in the bio and on our website.

01/27/2026

Follow the new MTBCoach Instagram page. Click on the link below to head to our page and give a follow.

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01/12/2026

🚵‍♂️ MTBCoach Spotlight: Coach Josh Tostado

Josh has been a core part of MTBCoach for the past 3 years, bringing world-class experience and a thoughtful, proven coaching approach to our athletes.

With 20+ years of racing experience, Josh is a four-time U.S. National Champion and a two-time World Championship podium finisher, earning his reputation as one of the most respected long-distance mountain bikers in the sport.

Josh’s coaching philosophy centers on intentional intensity: train very hard or truly easy. He prioritizes real Zone 2 aerobic development, avoids unproductive “middle-zone” training, and believes strength training is essential for durability, injury prevention, and long-term performance.

Rather than repeating the same formula year-round, Josh adapts training based on each athlete’s goals, season, and readiness—helping riders become stronger, faster, and more resilient through smart, purposeful work.

We’re proud to have Josh on the MTBCoach team. 💪

01/09/2026

Thank you for all the years. You are in good hands with Ben Stein.

Hello MTBCoach community,

I’d like to share an important update with you. MTBCoach has entered a new chapter, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new owner.

My name is Ben Stein, and I’m a long-time cycling coach (USAC Level 1 Advanced Coach), ACSM exercise physiologist, and bike fit specialist ( ). I’ve worked with athletes ranging from juniors to elite competitors, with a strong focus on mountain biking and long-term athlete development.

MTBCoach will continue to do what it has always done well—provide structured, evidence-based training and coaching for mountain bikers and endurance athletes. Moving forward, the goal is to build on that foundation while maintaining a clear, athlete-first approach.

I’m excited about the future of MTBCoach and grateful to be part of this community. More updates will follow, but for now, thank you for being here and for your support.

01/07/2026

At MTBCoach, coaches are added carefully and intentionally. Every coach follows the same evidence-based training philosophy, communication standards, and athlete-first approach.

Which is why we're excited to welcome Coach Jim Crouch to the MTBCoach coaching team.

As MTBCoach continues to grow, adding coaches enables us to support athletes more effectively while maintaining high standards of coaching quality and communication.

Coach Jim brings experience in road, gravel, and mountain bike training, and shares the same evidence-based, athlete-first philosophy that defines MTBCoach. All training plans, communication standards, and performance metrics follow the same framework across the coaching team.

I remain directly involved in setting training standards and athlete development pathways, and I work closely with every MTBCoach coach to ensure consistency and quality.

Coach Jim, we’re excited to have you on board.

Check out our coaches' bios at https://mtbcoach.com/coaches/



— Ben Stein

05/31/2024

last chance to sign up for the V***r Trail 125.

‼️ FIELD LIMIT INCREASED TO 125 ‼️

We were given permission to raise our field limit to 125 racers 🤩 This means there are now 25 additional roster spots up for grab for this years V***r Trail 125! If you want to roll out from the F Street bridge on September 7, 2024 at 10:00 PM - this is your last chance. These remaining roster spots will not last long! Spread the word!!

Secure your spot in the 2024 V***r Trail 125 ➡ https://vaportrail125.com/registration

📷 Jace Stout

03/07/2024

New goodness from our nutrition partner Infinit Nutrition. check out the new additions you can add to your protein shakes to get an extra boost.

Don't forget to use your discount code: MTB23 for 15% off.