Kristy Lanier started racing in 1997, turning “pro” on the mountain bike circuit in 1998.  She is a category 2 road racer and has been Hawaii state champion on both the road and the trail.

Upon moving to the mainland, Kristy continued to race pro mountain bikes ranking in the top 25 in the Norba Series.  In 2006 Kristy focused on marathon mountain bike racing finishing in the top 5 in the nation.  She had the pleasure and pain of representing the United States at the World Marathon Championships in France in 2006.  What an amazingly hard but great mountain bike course! 

In 2007, Kristy returned to Xterra Triathlon racing.  The Xterra "ohana" or family embodies what riding and racing is all about.  They provide a fun event that encourages athletes of all levels to join in on the pain, fun and accomplishment of finishing a race.  Kristy has had the pleasure of enjoying top 10 finishes in the Xterra series and looks forward to another good season in 2009. 

However, if racing is not your thing and you just want to be taken on a fun ride, you can get that too!  Check out Dirtbean’s guided tours both instructional and leisure.  We also can provide lodging while you are in Pocahontas County at the Bean's House.  Check it out too!  Custom Tours available, just ask!  Due to your guides race schedule advance notice and reservations highly recommended.   

Instructional Tours:

Mountain Bike:  4 hour tour.  Includes position analysis on bike, guided ride with technical riding instruction on rocks, roots, climbing, descending, and W.VA Mud!  Also includes consultation on training and racing.  $150/ person, lunch included

Road Bike:  4 hour tour.  Includes position analysis on bike, guided ride with instruction on bike handling, skills drills, climbing, descending.  Also includes consultation on training and racing.  $150/person, lunch included

Triathlon Tour:  Add to your bike tour with a run and a swim.  Swim analysis with underwater film and review.  Total tour time is 6 hours or better yet to be done over a two day period.  $200/ person, video of swim and lunch included. 

Leisure Tours:

Mountain Bike:  4 hour tour.  Location TBD. $65/person Road Tour:  4 hour tour.  Route chosen is geared toward rider ability and fitness level.  $65/person Custom Tour:  Call to discuss options and prices.