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COSTA RICA
COACHED BY KATRINA STRAND

Adventure meets progression — a jungle week with Katrina Strand on the trail, local guides who ride these tracks daily, and the full Meraki crew behind it.

DatesMarch 7–14, 2027
Duration8 days · 7 nights
Price$2,600
LevelInt – Advanced · 18+
CoachKatrina Strand
Discount10% returning riders
Everything You Need to Know

Build confidence in the jungle.

Same all-inclusive Costa Rica week we always run — shuttled bike-park laps, technical jungle singletrack, big descents, great food, lodging close to the trails — with Katrina on the trail the whole time. She's there to help you ride new terrain with more confidence, not to turn the week into a clinic where you're standing around.

The days mix real riding with actual coaching: body position, braking, better lines, the stuff that sticks when the dirt changes under you. Local guides who ride these trails daily keep the pace honest. You eat well, sleep well, and finish the day with a crew that's in it together.

It's built for intermediate and advanced riders (18+) who want to push a bit without getting dropped. Come solo or bring friends. Want the same week for your own group on different dates? Email us — Katrina does custom bookings too.

The Details

What's Included

Included

  • Coaching with Katrina Strand, every day on trail
  • Local Costa Rican guides
  • Daily guided rides — jungle singletrack and shuttled bike-park laps
  • Trail access, permits, and on-tour transportation
  • Three daily meals and lodging close to the trails
  • Airport transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure days

Not Included

  • Airfare and excess baggage fees
  • Travel insurance — strongly advised
  • Your bike and equipment (bring your own)
  • Tips for guides and local staff
  • Spending money (snacks, souvenirs)
Katrina Strand riding singletrack
Meet Your Coach

Katrina Strand

Katrina makes you feel comfortable the moment you hit the trail. Whistler-based, Vancouver-raised, she spent 15 years as a pro athlete and brand ambassador, represented Canada at the Downhill World Championships, and helped get women's-specific mountain-bike events off the ground. Human Kinetics from UBC, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a coach riders actually want to ride with.

She'll meet you where you are — working a feature, finding flow, or just getting you to trust the bike on dirt that doesn't behave like home. Small wins count. So do the days you leave tired, laughing, and a little braver than you arrived.

Read more on her site: Strand Training's Costa Rica adventure.

Good to Know

FAQ

Who is this for?

Riders 18 and up, intermediate through advanced, mixed group. You should already be comfortable on technical singletrack and ready to try new terrain — not a learn-to-ride week. Unsure? Email us and we'll help you figure it out.

When is it, and what does it cost?

March 7–14, 2027 — eight days, seven nights. From $2,600. A $500 deposit holds your spot; returning riders get 10% off. Custom group dates are available if you want this week for your own crew.

Is this the same trip as on Strand Training?

Yes. Same week, same coach. Katrina lists it on her site; go read her take if you want it from the coaching side. You book here.

Do I need to bring a bike?

Yes — bike and kit are on you. Airfare, insurance, tips, and spending money too. We handle meals, lodging, trail access, shuttles, guiding, Katrina, and airport transfers on the scheduled days.

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