Neil B.
Captain Neil Bhargava is in the Class of 2025 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Area 36 (Theodore Wirth Trailhead)
Favorite MCA Racecourse: Whitetail Ridge (River Falls)
Neil started Mountain Biking in the Loppet Trailkids program when he was 11 years old. He's ridden with the Edina team since 7th grade. He likes to hang out with friends, ski every once in a while and just ride his bike. Some fun facts about Neil; he is a twin and he once stopped in a race to say hi to Kate Courtney. Check out his Instagram called NeilandLogan MTB.
Favorite Local Trail: Area 36 (Theodore Wirth Trailhead)
Favorite MCA Racecourse: Whitetail Ridge (River Falls)
Neil started Mountain Biking in the Loppet Trailkids program when he was 11 years old. He's ridden with the Edina team since 7th grade. He likes to hang out with friends, ski every once in a while and just ride his bike. Some fun facts about Neil; he is a twin and he once stopped in a race to say hi to Kate Courtney. Check out his Instagram called NeilandLogan MTB.
Isaac B.
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Captain Isaac Bell is in the Class of 2025 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: North Loop (Theodore Wirth) Favorite MCA Racecourse: Mankato (by far!) Isaac joined the mountain bike team in 6th grade and can't wait to continue his high school cycling career. When he is not biking he enjoys downhill skiing (sometimes at Mt. Kato, his favorite MCA course) and fly fishing. Some fun facts about Isaac, he has biked from home to his family's cabin (over 100 miles away) and he introduced captain Neil B. to the cycling team. So, if you love biking, invite a friend!! |
Noah F.
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Captain Noah Fruechte is in the Class of 2025 at Edina.
Favorite Local Trail: Monarch Favorite MCA Racecourse: Mt. Kato Noah started mountain biking as a sophomore in high school, but loved it from the start. When not mountain biking he also really likes to skiing, camping, fishing, and hiking. Some fun facts about Noah are he plays the guitar, has had 5 dogs, 2 cats. An animal and mountain bike lover. |
Andrew H.
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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. |
Cole H.
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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. |
Ryan S.
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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. |
Will E.
Will E.
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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. |
