WVMBA Board

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  Tracy Toler

  Vice President and Acting President

  Tracy is a professional trailbuilder and owner of Adventure Trail Systems, head coach of the NICA Putnam County Pedalers, and promoter of two current WVMBA series events. He is a WVMBA racer and parent of a WVMBA and NICA racer, and loves supporting the outdoor economy of WV.

  Tracy's favorite WV trails: Meeks Mountain, Mountain Rim Bike Park.

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  Lauren Jannotta

  Secretary

  Lauren is relatively new to mountain biking. She started riding in 2020 when her son joined Putnam County's WVICL team. Cycling quickly became one of her favorite pastimes, and she spends as much time as possible riding trails. She is passionate about supporting the mountain biking community across West Virginia, where she serves not only as a board member for WVMBA, but also as a WVICL coach. When she isn't riding, you'll find her bringing the stoke along the race course, ringing her cowbell and cheering for the riders.

  Lauren's favorite WV trails: Meeks Mountain, Canaan and Cacapon State Parks.

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  Joe Marra

  Treasurer

  Joe grew up riding BMX bikes in the neighborhood as a kid. He discovered mountain biking in 1991 and even tried a little racing. Joe enjoys doing trail work and worked on developing a trail system in Ravenswood. He has been part of NICA for 5 years and currently serves as their Race Director along with being a coach.

  Joe's favorite trails are everything in Davis, WV (mtbproject)

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  Jessica Harmening

  Board Member

  Jessica has just stepped down from serving as WVMBA Executive Director for the last two years. Jessica is a middle school math and special educator in Morgantown, Director of Coach and Team Development for the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League (WVICL), and coach of the Morgantown Trail Hawks. In 2021, Jessica was named SRAM Coach of the Year through NICA. Jessica is an advocate for youth cycling, and she is passionate about inclusivity in the mountain biking community in WV. Jessica hopes to contribute to the accessibility of mountain biking in the Mountain State.

  Jessica's favorite WV trails: the Huckleberry at Spruce Knob (trailforks), the Marc Glass Trail at Westover Park (trailforks), and any trail that leads me to the Pines at Big Bear Lake.

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  Julia Kastner

  Board Member

  Julia was a bike messenger and bike shop employee and raced road, track and cyclocross until she found mountain bikes and didn't look back. She raced in Texas and Washington state before coming to West Virginia, where she's found a new home with Upshur County Trails. She's been grateful to get to do so much trailwork and trail building here as well as riding, and wants to keep sharing those passions.

  Julia's favorite WV trails: Upshur County Trails (mtbproject); Mower Basin (mtbproject; USFS).

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  Phil Waidner

  Board Member

  WVMBA Brapps Then Taps Race organizer Phil Waidner is a mountain biking guide, instructor, and entrepreneur dedicated to growing the sport. He's guided MTB trips across the world, developed youth programs across the U.S., and trained MTB professionals through the Bike Instructor Certification Program and National Interscholastic Cycling Association. As the co-owner of Arrowhead Bike Farm in the New River Gorge, he maintains a hub for riders with a bike shop, campground, and bar/restaurant. Phil’s work continues to inspire riders of all levels through education, adventure, and community-building.

  Phil's favorite rides include any trail he's riding with his family, and also El Choro in the Bolivian Andes!

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  Phoebe Patton Randolph

  Board Member

  Phoebe Patton Randolph became involved in mountain biking through her husband, Justin, who has been riding trails in West Virginia since the 90's. Their family fell in love with mountain biking, and their two boys, Noah and Ben, joined the Huntington Express NICA team as soon as they were old enough to race. Ben competes nationally in XCC and XCO. Noah, Justin and Ben love enduro racing as well. Phoebe loves WVMBA races because her entire family can race together, and it's a great opportunity to hang with the amazing community of mountain bikers in West Virginia.

  Favorite Trails - Meeks Mountain, Bent Creek, NC, Coler Bike Park, AR

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  Jeana Harrison

  Board Member

  Jeana Harrison is a Member-at-Large and unofficial photographer with WVMBA. She is also the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League's Race Reporter and Photographer and the Team Director of the Putnam County Pedalers. Jeana has loved biking since she was young, riding laps around her small neighborhood. After a few extended biking breaks, her husband and two kids got her into mountain biking. In 2019, they joined WVICL and Jeana has been all about getting more people on bikes ever since, with a sweet spot for kids and moms. She and her friends have recently been setting up free ladies beginner clinics and some fun group rides at Ridenour Lake in Nitro. She's also been part of the Meeks Mountain Ladies Rides, thanks to a lot of encouragement from her friends. Keep an eye out and smile if you see her on a WVMBA course because you'll want a decent pic to share with your family and friends.