Tara Reddinger-Adams loves to travel and heart is in the mountains, despite living in flyover country. An avid mountain biker, she loves to ride and enjoys helping others discover the joys which mountain biking can bring. With the encouragement of a couple of coaches she pursued her Bicycle Instructor Certification Program (BICP) Level I and Professional Mountain Bike Instructor (PMBI) Level I certifications in 2016 and began her own coaching and guiding business, North Star Mountain Bike Guides. During this time she and also started coaching for VIDA MTB Series in Colorado. Since then, she has coached hundreds of clients, driven across the country more times than she can count, guided in Moab and Sedona, broken her collarbone in Whistler, and received her PMBI Level II "Air" and BICP Level II certifications. Tara strongly believes in life-long learning and in continual growth, "With mountain biking there is always something new to learn, whether it be cleaning a feature you have never cleaned, pinning a new trail, or exploring someplace new by bike. It never gets old. I enjoy being outside, and find it to be very peaceful, restorative and a great way to relieve stress.” When she's not coaching, guiding or riding, you'll find her fixing bikes and scheming her next trip and trying to cure her insatiable wanderlust.
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Best Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking of 2024
We've put 24 of the top mountain bike flat pedals through extensive testing to help you find the best pair for your...10 Best Bike Shoes of 2024
We've spent years researching, buying, and testing the industry's top bike shoes from road cycling to mountain biking...Best Mountain Bike Shorts for Women of 2024
With so many women's mountain bike shorts on the market, how do you choose the right model? We purchased the best to...Best Hydration Packs of 2024
Are you ready for a new hydration pack? Whether you're replacing an older model or looking to try one for the first...Best Mountain Bike Shoes for Women of 2024
A great pair of mountain bike shoes can help you perform at your very best. We've put 11 of the top models on the...Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes For Women
Deciding on a new pair of women's mountain bike flat pedal shoes can be difficult, with so many choices available. Our...10 Best Bike Pedals of 2024
Our experts have tested all types of bike pedals, from flat pedals to road pedals, to help you find the best pedals...Top Pick
Ride Concepts Wildcat - Women's Review
This shoe is best suited for the gravity crowd. Featuring a mid-top design it provides plenty of protection for your...How to Choose Mountain Bike Flat Shoes for Women
Flat mountain biking shoes are growing in popularity with the growth of mountain biking as a sport. No longer do we...Editors' Choice
Giro Latch - Women's Review
If you're in the market for a flat pedal shoe for cross-country or trail use, we recommend putting this shoe on your...Best Buy
Specialized 2FO Roost Flat - Unisex Review
This flat pedal shoe has excellent grip and comfort for all types of riding and comes at a high value...Top Pick
Five Ten Freerider Pro - Women's Review
These are some of the most balanced shoes we tested. They provide outstanding grip on technical trails, yet allow for...How to Choose the Right Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking
Choosing the right mountain bike flat pedals can seem daunting with so many options available. From nylon to aluminum...Editors' Choice
Wolf Tooth Waveform Review
If you're looking for a pedal that performs in any terrain, has outstanding grip, with a comfortable and stable...Editors' Choice
Osprey Syncro 12 Review
A wonderful blend of comfort, support, and top of the line conveniences in a reasonably lightweight package. The...
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