Beyond Volunteers
At Beyond Racing, we believe that racing is about so much more than results—it’s about kids discovering resilience, building confidence, and learning the power of supporting one another.
Parents and volunteers play a huge role in making these transformative experiences possible.
When you show up to lead rides, drive the van, set up camp, help with meals, or cheer from the sidelines, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping young riders believe in themselves and their team.
Event Support Volunteers
Beyond Racing relies on volunteers to support youth riders and build our community.
Rider’s family members are asked to volunteer at one event each season to keep everything running smoothly and to help keep our tuition costs low.
What Event Support Looks Like:
In-town races: Volunteers support transportation and food for the event.
Day trips: 1-2 hours of driving (generally there and back) and some in-race support (feed zone, meal prep, etc).
Weekend race trips: Longer driving required, camp setup, cooking, cleaning, race support, and breaking down camp.
Volunteer Coaches
Beyond Racing prides itself on experienced and professional coaching staff who bring a high level of training and experience to the program. Volunteer coaches bring new perspectives, and a passion for junior cycling that fuels our success.
Volunteer coaches must submit an application and are subject to the following checks:
Criminal Background Check
Reference Check
Interview with Staff
All of our coaches/volunteer coaches are required to hold and update the following certifications annually:
SafeSport
Concussion Training
CPR/First Aid
Interested in supporting the team through volunteering?
Meet Our Volunteer Coaches
Joel
-
I believe Ignacio's team helps young people grow into more capable, resilient, and holistically healthy adults. This team was a vital part of my own children's lives, and now I want to help spread these gifts to the next generation.
-
As a young adult without a car, the bicycle gave me a way to venture far and wide, including some long-range bike touring. That led to a few years of amateur road racing in California, another half-dozen years racing cyclocross in New England, and eventually to masters road racing in Tucson. Coaching with Ignacio's teams has pushed me to develop as a mountain biker.
Daniela
-
I love helping young ladies on the team go through the process of discovering how strong and capable they are. I love getting to learn from one another, challenge each other, sing while we ride together, and all the tears, sweat, conversation and laughter we share on bike rides. My favorite part is when they start to beat me up hills and in sprints - when they’ve gone beyond what I can teach them - and I get to cheer them on from behind.
-
I grew up as an athlete - eventually playing Division I soccer. I discovered bicycles as a form of transportation first, then for fitness and travel, and didn’t try my first bike race until after giving birth to my own son. I’ve enjoyed some top level races and am proud of some podiums in there, but the most fun I’ve ever had racing is alongside young ladies on the team in helping them read the races, plan out attacks, and achieve their goals. I’m a USA Cycling Level 3 Coach, League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor, and stopped at Cat 3 racer so I could continue to race alongside our female athletes.
Lynn
-
I volunteer coach with Beyond Racing because I believe in what we can do for our athletes, on and off the bike.
-
My experience includes 20+ years of coaching and riding all the bikes.
Dan
-
I’ve witnessed firsthand with my son and with several other riders the power of cycling to help young athletes see and then achieve their potential to do difficult things. Having the chance to support Beyond Racing athletes as they learn about themselves and their potential is incredibly gratifying.
-
I’ve spent my adult life pursing a range of outdoor and endurance sports. A knee injury ultimately ended my decades-long love of running, but opened the door to cycling. Riding my bikes give me the chance to stay fit, interact with friends, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes that have drawn me outside for my entire life.
Kaety
-
I am a volunteer coach with Beyond Racing because I want to make sure these young athletes have the knowledge and skills to take care of themselves as they get older and progress in their sport.
-
My background in cycling includes many years of bike commuting, as well as ballet, modern dance, and 25+ years of yoga
Adrian
-
I am a volunteer coach with Beyond Racing because its a privilege to be part of this organization and the lives of these amazing children. To assist them to become the best version of themselves on and off the bike. To guide and witness the growth and development process of them becoming leaders, confident, self-trust, respectful, and independent individuals.
-
My background in cycling and endurance sports comes from growing up around motorcycles and racing them on motocross track as a child/adult. My transition to cycling took place in March of 2019 and I've been able to adapt these skills and experience to cycling community.
Chuck
-
I believe in the mission. The rewards of mentoring our youth and young adults is without compare. Challenges abound, fears are overcome, positive outcomes and great successes are achieved by riders, parents and coaches alike. It’s been my great privilege and honor to participate in this great organization.
-
In the 70’s the ape-hanger bars and banana seat came off my 20 inch wheel Schwinn bicycle, replaced by a solo saddle, knobby tires and a motocross bar with number plate. I saved money and assembled my first BMX bike from the local hardware store in the 80’s. We rode the forest trails of Washington state, jumped as many friends as we could get to lay down and went anywhere and everywhere on our bikes. By high school I had my first road bike and long rides became the order of the day. In college, I used pell grant money, because what else was it for to buy my first mountain bike. Which lead to a bike shop job and racing the Arizona MBAA series for many years. I’ve since raced all the Epic Rides events in the single speed category. My volunteer coaching adventure started 15 years ago with Ignacio and Daniela, when I took my children to a team introduction and learned about coaching opportunities. I applied immediately and I’m pleased to say, I’m still at it.
David
-
I think the most rewarding part of volunteering for Beyond Racing is seeing the riders develop. When they start you can see the riders who are natural athletes and you can also see the riders who will have to work a bit harder. these are my favorite kids, Witnessing their transformation into incredible riders and teammates is a real joy. i also love the fact that we get to coach alongside the riders. not from the edge of a field or pool. We share the same effort and they respect us for that in a unique way.
-
I grew up as a gymnast then a rock climber so am not a lifetime cyclist but volunteering with Beyond has certainly elevated my pedalling game and it has become the thing that drives me forward and keeps me healthy.