Who We Are MCBC Welcomes Annabel Heinemann to the Board

We are thrilled to welcome Annabel Heinemann to the MCBC Board of Directors. We asked Annabel to tell us a little more about herself and why she rides.

I’ve lived in Strawberry for the last 10 years with my husband and 3 teenage daughters. We all spend a lot of time on bikes – mountain, road and recently a little gravel. I love adventure riding and I try to always have a goal of a race or a long ride to keep me motivated.  Two of my daughters rode for NorCal with Redwood High, where I am also a coach for the team. I’ve worked in the outdoor industry for most of my career, the last 10 years at Mountain Hardwear where I manage our international business. I also spend a lot of time on skis – alpine, back country and a bit of nordic. I’ve been a ski patroller for many years, including the last 20 at Palisades Tahoe. I love getting outside with friends and family in our amazing surroundings, and am excited to work with MCBC to help support all aspects of cycling in Marin and beyond.

We asked Annabel to answer some questions about herself. 

What kind of bicycle(s) do you ride?

Trek Top Fuel, Santa Cruz Stigmata

What do you like best about riding?

Adventure, seeing beautiful places, getting a good wok out!

What do you like best about the benefits of riding your bike?

It clears my mind, gives me time to think and the fitness factor!

What would you have liked someone to tell you when you started?

You will still probably be loving this 30 years from now!

Where is your favorite place to ride your bike?

That’s a tough one! Tahoe, Downieville and many other places!

What is your favorite ride/route in Marin County?

Pixie, Pipeline, up to West Point, Coast View, Green Gulch, Miwok to TV

What part of riding would you most like to improve?

Be a better technical rider!

What is your vision of bicycling in the future?

Many more people enjoying biking of any kind and lots more single track to ride! Biking as a much more common transportation mode.

Welcome to the Board, Annabel! We can’t wait to ride with you!