Race Team Captain

The team captain for Bikes Online Racing is Aidan Leitel. Aged 20, Aidan has been immersed in the world of biking since the age of 15. His serious foray into racing began at 17, participating in the Team Big Bear Enduro series and securing a notable 2nd place overall in the expert men's category.

Following this accomplishment, Aidan ventured into downhill racing at Fontana, clinching 1st place overall in the cat 1 / 19-29 division. Currently, Aidan primarily focuses on downhill racing in the cat 1 category, with occasional Enduro races for training.

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Alex Partridge, a 14-year-old Canadian, is currently enrolled at Pacific Beach Middle School. Alex's journey in mountain biking commenced at the age of 8 at a local bike park, initially racing for leisure. Around the age of 10, he acquired his first dedicated mountain bike, marking the transition to a more serious approach to racing. Having engaged in competitive swimming until the age of 12, Alex made a deliberate decision to fully concentrate on developing his biking career.

Beyond his athletic pursuits, Alex is characterized as a highly sociable individual who possesses a keen interest in travel, a penchant for humor, a passion for cycling, and a dedication to spending quality time with friends.

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Conor initiated his journey in Mountain Biking at the age of 8, and after a few years, he found themself participating in his inaugural race, an experience that left an indelible mark. The allure of the sport intensified as Conor avidly followed professionals on the UCI World Cup circuit, cultivating an admiration for their skills and achievements.

This admiration kindled a fervor for competitive racing, propelling Conor's aspiration to transform Mountain Biking into a professional career. Presently, Conor is actively engaged in racing within the Pro category for Downhill (DH), with a steadfast ambition to elevate their performance onto the global stage. Grateful for the support of Bikes Online Racing, Conor is now one step closer to realizing this ambitious dream.

Freeride | Content Creator

Brosiah? Jorts? Minibike guy? Josiah Stringer, known for his signature one-foot tables and extremely aero jorts, is no stranger to having a good time. As Freeride Manager and Social Media Coordinator, Josiah works with Justin to create enjoyable content and showcase our team. Although he's only been mountain biking for 4 years, he loves to push his limits and see how gnarly he can get.

Back in the spring of 2023, long before BikesOnline Racing was created, Josiah and a bunch of friends came together and revived a local jump spot, hosting the first of many jump jams. Through that, the idea of a mountain bike club to represent the talent in San Diego was born.

Freeride | Content Creator

Some say I’m “steezy” and some say I’m fast. When I’m not trying to set personal bests on the trail, I’m always looking for the most fun lines or “jibs” to hit. I love refining my bike control, shooting photos, creating content, and getting stoked with my friends.

In the future, I expect to go into the field of mechanical engineering, but I am taking advantage of my younger years to push my riding skills and experience to greater heights. Until that time comes, I plan to keep on messing about on two wheels… or maybe just one.

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Maranda grew up in Tehachapi, CA and started racing cross country for her high school back in 2016. She switched to downhill and enduro when she graduated and instantly fell in love with the adrenaline rush of racing downhill. While attending Cal Poly SLO, Maranda raced for the Cal Poly Cycling Club, where she competed in the Collegiate MTB Nationals, finishing with a 2nd place in Downhill and became the Dual Slalom National Champion for the 2022 season.

After graduating in Dec 2022 with her Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Maranda moved down to beautiful San Diego County working for the construction company she worked for while attending Cal Poly. Now, working as the Project Director for their San Diego office, she spends her free time riding and racing bikes with the BikesOnline Racing team!

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Railey is a freshman in high school from Encinitas, CA. She discovered her love for mountain biking when she first followed her dad down the runs at Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake, CA at age 7. Since then, Railey has competed nationally and internationally at events such as Crankworx, being only the second person ever to race the infamous Canadian Open 1199 course, taking 5th place in U15 Junior Women. Additional racing highlights include being three time defending champion at the Strait Acres Dual Slalom event, first place in both Downhill and Dual Slalom at the Sea Otter Classic, and three overall titles at the Southridge Racing Downhill Series.

When she’s not riding, Railey volunteers as a Junior Ambassador for a local nonprofit, teaching and sharing her riding experience with other young riders. She also enjoys rock climbing, reading, drawing, and genetics as well as has her brown belt in Choy Li Fut Kung fu.

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Trey, a 13-year-old grom from San Diego with a lifelong passion for biking, has been actively participating in Enduro racing for the past two years and Downhill racing for one. Benefiting from dedicated coaches, supportive teammates, and involved parents, each race serves as a platform for Trey to apply his acquired knowledge and enhance his skills.

Regularly participating in local races, Trey maintains a strong presence on social media and showcases an engaging personality, making efforts to stay connected with and support fellow riders. Beyond his biking endeavors, Trey indulges in interests such as skiing, rock climbing, and playing the guitar. Keep an eye on this emerging talent as he consistently challenges himself both on and off the mountain.

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Zach started racing a mountain bike when he was nine in some local cross country events. Already involved in lacrosse by that time, much of his life has been spent in a helmet. For the last three years he’s been racing enduro, and last year was his first season of downhill racing. A SoCal Enduro Series Overall win, a Southridge Racing Downhill Series Overall win and multiple podiums are a few highlights so far.

Zach is an eighth grader at Maranatha Christian Schools, and is working hard to maintain a 4.0 GPA while getting faster on two wheels. He also enjoys rock climbing, skiing, auto racing and playing guitar.

President | Team Manager

As a San Diego native I spent many years racing BMX and riding dirt bikes throughout the region before moving to Flagstaff, AZ to attend Northern Arizona University to study computer engineering. This is where I discovered the world of mountain bikes. Nothing was ever the same!

Fast forward 25 years... I have been working as an IT Program Manager for 20+years in San Diego. I am a devoted father, and enjoy adventures with my girls!

In 2023 I recognized the need for a professionally structured program that will provide younger mountain bike athletes with a path to reach their MTB career goals. LRSD Corp was born...

VP Athlete Development | Team Coach

Winning the California championships in the late '90s and completing college in Sonoma, Eric resided in both San Francisco and Los Angeles before establishing my permanent residence in San Diego in 2009.

In 2018, he founded MTBCorning San Diego, coaching athletes at various levels and became a member of the USOPC Olympic Foundation, emphasizing entrepreneurship. He completed certifications in BICP2, SafeSort, USACycling L3, CDC Heads Up, NFHS, SD500 4X and was nominated for Coach of the Year in 2023.

Team Master Mechanic

Chopper is the proprietor and exclusive operator of Zumwalt's 4.0 Mobile Bicycle Repair, as well as the designated mechanic for BikesOnline Racing. Bringing over 35 years of expertise in the bicycle industry, his journey began at the age of 14 when he started assembling bikes from spare parts at Zumwalt's North Park Cyclery.

His cycling background is deeply rooted in BMX racing, dirt jumping, and street riding, evolving into a comprehensive understanding of all things related to bicycles as he progressed with the sport. While his love for cycling has always been evident, his true passion lies in the workshop. Embarking on this new chapter is exhilarating, combining his skills to ensure bicycles hit the trail in optimal racing condition, working alongside the exceptional talent of these athletes.

Team Wheel and Suspension Specialist

Andrey remains at the forefront of advancing the boundaries in the realms of wheel construction and suspension dynamics.

With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, his unwavering commitment is accompanied by a perpetual smile. Andrey consistently positions himself as the foremost contributor, eagerly leading the way to assist and generously sharing his wealth of knowledge with the team, all aimed at enhancing overall outcomes.

Team Community Leader

A mountain bike rider enjoying adventures to ocean and mountain views in beautiful San Diego, California.

He pursues the various flavors of bermy jumping rocky fun, when not distracted by scientific research and family life. Committed to the future of mountain biking and harnessing the tremendous knowledge and power of the mtb community.