Katrina Strand
Whistler
I RidE A / Scott Bikes
My Fav Band // the sounds, alice in videoland, shiny toy guns
QUOTE "Some people pursue happiness, others create it"
About
Based out of Whistler, Katrina keeps herself busy with DH racing, freeriding, event planning and coaching – she multi-tasks the bike world. With a degree in Exercise Science and as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, she also helps other athletes reach their potential through fitness coaching. Katrina's dedication, determination and persistence have directly contributed to her several successes and mentor status in the mountain bike industry. When she’s not riding her bike, she’s snowboarding, skiing, surfing, running in the woods, playing at the lake with her dog Max, laughing or dreaming about biking.
Sponsors
Scott Bikes
Oakley
Maxxis
Fox Shox
Dakine
Crankbrothers
Giro
E13
Syncros
Mavic
Fizik
Whistler/Blackcomb
Evolution
Accomplishments
2008
MEDIA
Decline Magazine, January Issue "26 Most Influential People in Mountain Biking"
Mountain Bike Magazine June Issue, article "Power of 2" featuring the Canadian DH Girls
FAQ: The Insiders Guide to Whistler Summer Issue, Cover and Contents photo
Decline Magazine June Issue, photo
Whistler Question June 5th Issue, Interview
ESPN Brazil, interview (http://espnbrasil.terra.com.br/planetaexpn/player.swf?id_video=1096)
RACING
Whistler Series #3 DH, 4th
Downieville Classic All-Mountain, 11th
Whistler Series#2 DH, 2nd
Whistler Series #1 DH, 3rd
Test of Metal, 4th
US Open, 6th
Fluidride Cup #1, 1st
Fontana Winter Series #3, 2nd
COACHING
Summer Gravity Camps (www.summergravitycamps.com)
Dirt Series (www.dirtseries.com)
Endless Biking (www.endlessbiking.com)
WORCA (www.worca.com)
2007
RACING
Jamaican National XC Championships, 1st (Shared title with Kathy Pruitt)
Sea Otter Classic DH, 16th
Canada Cup #3, 3rd
Canadian National Championships, 3rd
The Gala: Girls Freeride at Crankworx, 8th
Canadian Open, 4th
Whistler Series #5, 1st
Provincial DH Mountain Bike Ranking, 2nd
MEDIA
Mountain Biking Magazine May Issue, feature article/writer Croatia
Decline Magazine June Issue, feature article/writer Jamaica
Bike Magazine July Issue, feature article Summer Gravity Camps
Decline Magazine Collector's Issue, feature article/writer 'The Gala'
Dakine Ad Campaign
Ride On: Bikes and Riders Who Rule (Educational Book), feature article/writer on Peru Megavalanche
26 Photo Annual, photos
Whistler Question/Pique Newsmagazine, weekly
EVENTS
The Gala: Girls Freeride at Kokanee Crankworx
'8th Wonder of the World': 3rd annual Canadian DH Girls party
COACHING
Summer Gravity Camps
Spokeswomen
Dirt Series
WORCA
Endless Biking
2006
RACING
Sea Otter Classic DH, USA 19th
WC, Vigo Spain, 19th
Whistler Series #1, 1st
Whistler Series #2, 3rd
Deer Valley Norba, 11th
Whistler Series #3, 2nd
Canadian National Championships, 5th
Crankworx: Air DH 7th; Garbanzo DH 11th
WC, Schladming Austria, 18th
MEDIA
Decline Magazine April, feature article Canadian DH Girls
Newfoundlandmountainsports.com April, interview
Pinkbike.com July, feature article on Canadian DH Girls party
Smudgemagazine.com September, feature article
Whistlerdiaries.com November, interview
Bike Compilation (Alias Films), featured rider
Hard Core Candy, featured rider
Kokanee Beer commercial, stunt double for glacier girls
Scott bikes advertising campaign
Pique Newsmagazine, weekly
Whistler Question, weekly
2005
RACING
Canadian National Team Member, 2nd consecutive year
Megavalanche, Peru 1st
Canada Cup, Bromont 4th
Canada Cup, Tremblant 3rd
Canadian National Championships, 4th
Crankworx Festival, Whistler: 7th Air DH, 8th Garbanzo DH
World Championships, Livigno Italy 22nd
World Cup Finals, Fort William Scotland 19th
MEDIA
Decline Magazine July, contributing writer of 8 page article on Peru Megavalanche
NSMB.com January, feature article on Peru Megavalanche
NSMB.com January, feature article/interview 'Bomber Girls'
Hardcore Candy, episodes 2005/2003, featured rider
Big Bike Magazine (France) April, photo
Pique Newsmagazine, weekly
Whistler Question, weekly
2004
RACING
Canada Cup Overall, 5th
Crankworx Festival, Whistler: 7th Air DH, 7th Garbanzo DH
BC Cup, Hemlock, 1st 4X, 1st DH
World Championships, Les Gets France 18th
DH Cup, Chile 3rd
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
Marzocchi Ad Campaign 2004
Bike Magazine September 2004, photo
Halfway to Nowhere (MTB films), featured rider
Rise (MTB Films), featured rider
Self Titled (MPF Productions), featured rider
Raceface UFC top 16 2002/2003