Prioritizing Inclusion: Skills Clinic & Anti-Racism Training
In collaboration with IMBA, the Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League and Trails Have Our Respect, hosted a mountain bike skills clinic and anti-racism event with professional mountain bike athlete Anita Naidu. Omaha-Metro area cyclists received coaching from Naidu, an athlete, mountain bike coach, and international humanitarian, focusing on bike handling skills to boost their confidence.
After the clinic, riders and local community stakeholders gathered at Astute Coffee for an open roundtable discussion about race and anti-racism education.
"These anti-racism bike clinics provide an opportunity to share expertise and knowledge in the pursuit of creating more capable and informed lifelong advocates, not just within the outdoor community but for society as a whole," said Anita.
About Anita Naidu
Professional Mountain Bike Athlete, Coach and All Mountain Matador Anita Naidu has helped thousands of people of all ability levels accomplish their mountain bike goals. Over the past decade she has coached around the world and emerged as one the bike industry's most in demand coaches. A multiple award winning international humanitarian, electrical and environmental engineer and DEI strategist Anita is a frequent keynote speaker and highly sought after anti racism consultant for numerous global companies. A Protect Our Winters Athlete, she is widely recognized for her pioneering efforts in diversifying mountain sports and her work in global peace and security, capacity building and gender equity.Her sponsors include: Cannondale, Shimano,Fox, MEC,MUC- Off, Industry Nine, Troy Lee Designs, DHARCO, Maxxis, Cushcore
If you’d like to host one of these in your community, contact IMBA’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Marty Caivano (marty.caivano@imba.com)!
