Andrew H.

Captain Andrew Hartmann is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Elm Creek
Favorite MCA Racecourse: Whitetail Ridge (River Falls)

Andrew joined the mountain bike team in 6th grade.  He first started mountain biking with his family and started building his skills with the Loppet Trail Kids program (thank you coach Steve). In addition to being an avid cyclist, Andrew has been Nordic skier throughout middle and high school. Some fun facts about Andrew, he enjoys thrifting and downhill skiing, and he plays the cello in the Edina High School Orchestra.


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​Addie B.

Captain Addie Barmann is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail:  Lebanon Hills
Favorite MCA Racecourse:  Redhead

Addie has been biking with her family since middle school; however, she is a more recent member of the Edina Mountain Bike team joining her junior year. She loves improving her biking skills and trying out new trails. She is excited for this upcoming season! In her free time Addie also likes Nordic skiing, pole vaulting, hiking, hanging out with friends, taking part in a handful of school clubs, and reading. 

​Cole H.

Captain Cole Hinkie is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Theodore Wirth South Loop (NW corner of Hwy 55 and Wirth Pkwy)
Favorite MCA Racecourse: Whitetail Ridge (River Falls)

Cole joined the mountain bike team in 6th grade and biking quickly became a favorite pastime. Cole met many of his current friends through the mountain bike team and has maintained previous friendships through introducing others to the team. When he is not biking he downhill ski races (join Edina Alpine!) and collects vinyl records. Some fun facts about Cole, he has a passion for cooking, at one point could do 35 consecutive pullups, and works at a State Fair coffee shop during the great MN get together.

Cooper A.

Captain Cooper Austin is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Theodore Wirth (Bog or Brownie)
Favorite MCA Racecourse:  Theodore Wirth

Cooper started mountain biking in 6th grade with the Edina Team. He likes group rides with friends, wrestling, and fishing.  Fun fact about Cooper is he has been playing piano for 12 years.  He was the musical entertainment at the Edina Team Varsity/JV3 trip to Lawrence, KS in 2024.

Jake M.

Captain Jake Mercado is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Elm Creek
Favorite Event Ever:  Lutsen 99er
Favorite MCA Racecourse:  Whitetail Ridge

Jake started mountain biking the summer before 7th grade and loved it right away. He loves how fun and challenging it is. Being out in nature on the trails and long rides with friends is the best.  Over the past 2 years, Jake has stepped it up and takes the sport more seriously adding off-season training, strength training and a focus on nutrition. Jake loves to compete and is taking on a variety of events
this year outside of MCA in Mountain, Gravel, Road and Cyclocross racing. One of Jake’s favorite things
to do is spend the day riding with his friends on the team, pushing each other and having a good time together.

Outside of riding, Jake likes going to the gym, alpine skiing, trying new coffees and exploring or doing​ ​anything outdoors with friends. His favorite pros are Caleb Swartz and Wout van Aert.

Luke W.

Captain Luke Wachowiak is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Elm Creek
Favorite Event:  Lutsen 99er
Favorite MCA Racecourse:  Mt. Kato (2025 State Course!)

Luke started mountain biking when he was 13 years old. His introduction was watching YouTube videos while recovering from a skiing accident. He was eager to try it out when Spring came, so he visited many local trails and immediately loved the sport. Luke started racing and using Strava, which allowed him to "compete" with himself and teammates to improve to the level that he's at today.

Outside of MTB, Luke plays the saxophone, competes in DECA, leads the business club at EHS, and volunteers frequently. Some fun biking facts about him: rides a Trek Supercaliber, has biked in Ireland, and his favorite biker is Dylan Johnson.

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Captain Patrick Vose is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Braemar East Loop
Favorite MCA Racecourse:  Mt. Kato (2025 State Course!)

Patrick started mountain biking with his dad and soon after joined the team as a 6th grader. When he's not biking, Patrick enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, snowboarding, golfing, hanging out with his friends and playing the trombone with the Edina High School Band. Patrick also loves the non-racing part of biking; jumps, drops and rocks as he takes trips with his dad to places in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado and his personal favorite Bentonville, Arkansas.

​Ryan S.

Captain Ryan Sullivan is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Elm Creek
Favorite MCA Racecourse:  Redhead (Chisholm)

Ryan became a member of the bike team in 6th grade. He loves long challenging rides and enjoys exploring new places on his bike. In his free time, Ryan likes spending time with friends, making new biking routes, and skiing. Some facts about Ryan: he has done four 100+ mile long rides (as of early 2024), he is on the Edina Nordic Skiing Team, and he has 3 dogs.

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​Will E.

​Captain Will Erlin is in the Class of 2026 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Lebanon Hills
Favorite MCA Racecourse: Whitetail Ridge

Will joined the team in 6th grade and quickly developed a passion for cycling. Although most of his time is devoted to cycling, Will also enjoys skiing, spending time with friends, listening to music, and playing the trumpet. Some fun facts about Will: His first job was at a haunted house, he is half-Australian, and he loves his Rocky Mountain Vertex Carbon 90. ​

Bea T.

Captain Bea Toftey is in the Class of 2027 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Elm Creek
Favorite Trail Ever Ridden: Redhead (Chisholm)
Favorite MCA Racecourse: Whitetail Ridge (River Falls)

Bea joined the mountain bike team as a 6th grader, following in the footsteps of her older brother. She’s been riding and racing every year since and looks forward to every season! When she’s not on her bike, she spends time with her friends, focuses on her studies, or watches an entertaining TV show (currently it’s Gossip Girl). A fun fact about Bea is that she has a pasta addiction and spends all her money at Noodles & Company.

Liam K.

Captain Liam Kirvida is in the Class of 2027 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Lebanon Hills
Favorite Trail System Ever Ridden: Bentonville, AR
Favorite MCA Racecourse: Redhead (Chisholm, MN)

Liam was first introduced to Mountain Biking after being recruited by former Head Coach Leddick one day in the Bredesen Park trails and has been in love with the sport ever since. His favorite moments are the ones spent biking with family or friends. Off the bike, Liam enjoys spending time with loved ones and traveling. In addition, he has fun playing lacrosse and swimming at the lake in the summer. He is thrilled for the upcoming season!