About Us

Sage MTBI About Us…

Teaching has been the common thread within every role Erin, Sage MTBI owner and instructor, has had. Since 2001, Erin has professionally instructed several outdoor sports including whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, and mountain biking; as well as held numerous leadership roles in the outdoor industry.

Above all else, Erin’s passion is coaching mountain bike skills! She obtained her Level 2 International Mountain Bike Instructor (now BICP) certification in 2011 from the legendary Shaums March. Since then, Erin has coached mountain bike skills for Trek Bicycles, Trek Dirt Series, Norco Dirt Series, Moab Mountain Bike Instruction, and Rippin Chix.

“I am so grateful to work many years for these impactful mountain bike companies and with the most amazing mountain bike coaches across Canada and the US! I’ve been fortunate to have this experience and opportunity to practice my own instruction to a diverse set of riders. I just get so teary-eyed with joy when I watch confidence replace the fears in the mountain bikers I coach! It’s seriously the best!”

After years of travel working in the bike industry Erin has settled into her career at Western; and with her partner, Travis Tomlinson, started Sage MTBI. Offering mountain bike instruction for individuals just getting into the sport to seasoned riders looking to advance their skills, Erin feels delighted to combine her passion for teaching and her love for the people of the Gunnison Valley!