Sean McCoy, Owner Sierra Cycling Training and Coaching
I began my racing career at the age of 4 in the sport of BMX. I raced as an Expert BMXer from the age of 8 to 16. At the same time that I was racing, I began competing as an amateur surfer. At the age of 21, when the sport of mountain biking was emerging, I began racing mountain bikes in the downhill and cross-country events. I joined the staff of Mountain Bike Action Magazine in 1989 as an official tester and staff writer for the magazine. In 1992, I left the staff of the magazine to pursue my dream of being a professional surfer in Hawaii. I became Hawaii’s fifth-ranked professional longboard surfer and was 10th in the world. In 1995, I returned back to California where I rejoined the staff of Mountain Bike Action Magazine.
I have over 40-years of cycling experience as a racer, coach and mentor. I enjoy teaching others how to achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams.”
Cycling Qualifications:
- A competitive cyclist since the age of 8
- Cycling magazine editor for over 25-years
- NICA-National Interscholastic Cycling Association Coach
- Certified Johnny G Spinning Instructor
Coached and Trained:
- SoCal High School Mountain Bike State Champion– Cody Phillips
- California Mountain Bike State Champion–Hannah Eckvahl
- 2017 National Downhill Champion, Mens Expert 18 & under Southridge USA Downhill and Super D Champion–Bruce Klein
- Junior Cross Country Mountain Bike National Champion–Nathan Hickey
Personal:
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified
- Board Member and Race Director for the SoCal High School Cycling League
- B.A. in Business
- Editor-At-Large: Mountain Bike Action Magazine
- Father of three
- Owner/Shaper/Coach – McCoy Surf Designs