Team Crew

Yadi Spangenberg - Team Director and Coach

Wife and Mom of 4 living in Idaho who loves adventure.  I’m passionate about coaching and teaching MTB clinics!  I have enjoyed racing all kinds of sports over my life from downriver whitewater kayaking, snowboard cross, trail runs and mountain bike races.  The hard work, commitment, progress and efforts not only improve your game, but they radiate out to other parts of your life and build character.  I would have loved the opportunity to race bikes with a team as a teenager so I thoroughly enjoy providing a program for our next generation.  Work has taken me from ski patrol to owner/operator of a whitewater kayak school, coaching, teaching cross training classes, personal training and now Director of our Wild Rockies Racing Teams.  I love to help our athletes work toward their goals as they learn more about themselves in the midst.  I am going on my 7th year on the US Pro Cup and Nationals tour as either a parent, coach or both.  I have been a NICA Coach for 10 years and a USA Cycling coach for 5 years.  It’s a blast and so rewarding observing the progress in our athletes.

  • Level 1 BICP Skills Instructor
  • Level 3 USA Cycling Coach
  • Level 3 NICA Coach
  • Level 1 TrainingPeaks Accredited Coach
  • ACE Personal Trainer
  • IICL Coach Supporter

Ben Stein

Ben Stein, a dedicated Exercise Physiologist and USA Cycling Coach, thrives in the world of fitness and cycling. With a passion for endurance sports, he not only coaches but also embraces the thrill of racing. Ben combines expertise in exercise science with a love for two-wheeled adventures, promoting health and wellness on and off the trails. In addition to his roles as an Exercise Physiologist and Endurance Sports Coach, Ben offers comprehensive bike fitting services and is an expert bike fitter. From conducting precise exercise testing, including VO2 max assessments, to providing tailored coaching services, Coach Stein empowers individuals to reach their peak performance levels. Ben’s multifaceted approach combines scientific precision with personalized guidance, creating a holistic fitness experience for his clients.

Jake Yundt
Team Mechanic and Owner of RollingHcycles, Nampa ID

I am a long time Idaho resident. I have been riding and working on bikes since I was old enough to ride one. I got my first real job at the age of 14 in a bike shop in Boise, and have been wrenching on bikes and involved in the cycling industry in some way ever since.

Recently, I’ve been a supporting coach for a local NICA team, working with other MTB coaches on skills, and I spend a lot of time helping my two kids get ready to race everything from NICA to the US Pro Cup series. Helping develop young riders and racers into life-long cyclists is a passion of mine, and I find helping the next generation of cyclists in any way highly rewarding. If I am on a team ride, sessioning technical sections, cheering from the sidelines of the race course, or problem solving in Tech Zone, I am happy to support racers however I can.

Favorite Place to Ride: Anywhere new
Cycling Hero: Tinker Juarez

Jamie Laidlaw
Skills Coach

I was raised in McCall in a family that appreciated all that the area has to provide.  Much of my youth was spent alpine ski racing, mountain bike racing and paddling the local rivers.  I have been fortunate enough to travel the world climbing and skiing as a semi-professional athlete.  This experience has given me valuable insight into what it takes to have longevity in, and excel at a sport or endeavor.  I am a firm believer that the recipe to success involves a deep love for the activity and a strong understanding of its fundamentals.  I am a lifelong learner and am constantly tinkering and striving for improvement both on the bike and in life.  One of my greatest joys comes from helping people unlock their abilities and strengthening their passion.

Susan McCandless

Susan McCandless, RDN, CLT, IFNCP
Susan, a Functional Dietitian Nutritionist, is a sought-after speaker known for her expertise in delivering engaging educational workshops. She is an effective health coach with a distinct ability to translate the science right to the plate and inspire powerful diet and lifestyle habits. Board Certified in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, Susan understands how body systems work together. She focuses on improving client function and performance by treating the root cause of nutrition imbalances. In her private practice with MINT Nutrition, Susan is delivers clients proven results through in-depth assessment, food-first solutions and a personalized nutrition toolbox. Susan
holds advanced certifications in integrative and functional nutrition, digestive health, immunology, genetics, food sensitivities and intuitive eating.
www.MintIntegrativeNutrition.com

Meg Henderson - Certified Mental Performance Coach