We are pleased to announce that Evan Soard has accepted the position as SSWSC Cycling Program Director as of June 16. Evan brings a lifetime of experience in cycling and a passion for the sport and we are excited to have him join the SSWSC team in this role.
Evan was born and raised in Denver, where he developed his love for skiing and riding bikes. From early days skiing at Winter Park to mountain bike racing at the highest collegiate level, skiing and cycling have always played an important role in his life. Evan earned a degree in Communications from Western Colorado University, where he helped build the school’s mountain bike team and competed in several national championships. After he moved to Steamboat Springs in 2001, Evan was a PSIA-certified ski instructor and later transitioned to a long career (18 years) at Moots Cycles.
Evan has been a youth development coach at the SSWSC since 2018 and has coached the High School Mountain bike team since 2021. He received the SSWSC Youth Development Coach of the Year award in 2024 and holds a U.S. Ski and Snowboard Level 100 Freestyle certification. Evan and his wife, Laura, live in Steamboat with their daughter, Sydney, who competes in moguls and mountain biking with the SSWSC.
In his role as Cycling Program Director, Evan will oversee all aspects of the cycling program, including spring and summer youth and competitive programs, camps, high school mountain bike team, community bike swap, and events. Ali Givnish will continue in her role overseeing the youth mountain bike program. In the winter, Evan will lead the Devo Freeski program, one of the largest SSWSC programs that includes young athletes pursuing freeride, slopestyle, and backcountry skiing.
Please join us in welcoming Evan to the SSWSC Team!
