The Team
Our Team
Cody Pletz - Head Instructor - Owner
Coach Cody has been riding bikes his entire life, and is excited to share something he is so passionate about with his community. His love for biking has taken him around the world, riding in some of the most spectacular places on earth and hopes to ignite a similar spark for you or your rider alike.
Angelica Pietranton - Head Instructor
Coach Angelica is a rider extraordinaire. Riding and racing for years, she is able to translate all her skills into fun and manageable lessons for the kids. “It has been very important for me to give back to a sport I love so much. I’m a bit jealous, I wish I could have started this young.”
Jake Rahenkamp - Lead Instructor
Coach Jake likes to get sideways and sendy. If anyone embodies Eat. Sleep. Ride. Repeat it would be this guy. Loves showing the “big kids” new ways to hit old trails. If you see your little shredder riding with Jake… they’re in the big leagues baby.
Garrett Mcconnell - Lead Instructor
Coach Garrett is a jack of all trades. His patience and dedication enables him to coach everyone from the little rippers to the full send shredders while keeping things rolling as smooth as a well lubed chain. First one to take charge and keep us moving.
Tricia Pletz - Lead Instructor
Coach Tricia aka Mom has been biking with me since day 1. She has been fostering a love for biking with the kids of Pittsburgh just as she did with me. We have spent years learning how to ride and coach together!
Rick Pletz - Lead Instructor
Coach Rick aka Dad has encouraged me to follow my passions, especially biking. His mentorship and coaching abilities have helped take Trail Adventures to the next level, we are excited to show you what’s next!
Michael Spadafora - Lead Instructor
Coach Michael has been rollin’ with Trail Adventures since day 1 as a Level 1 student fresh off training wheels. Perhaps more fearless then versus now, however one of the best role models I have for the kids!
Rocco Caruso - Lead Instructor
Coach Rocco has been with Trail Adventures since day 1 way back as a Level 1 rider. He’s coached countless riders through the years, sharing his excitement for biking with those who started out just as he did.
Lorelei “Lo” Lehman - Lead Instructor
Coach Lorelei’s smile couldn’t get any bigger when she is on her bike. Whether she’s riding 100 miles, or helping the riders of Trail Adventures progress their skills just as she has through the years. Lo has become a huge role model for all the kids, while becoming one of our best coaches, and most experienced riders!
Nick Weber -Lead Instructor
Coach Nick spent most of the 2021 season volunteering, but earned his coaching shirt as he proved his biking skills and more importantly his coaching skills shortly after teaming up with Trail Adventures. While he may be new to the crew, he already has plenty to offer.
Glenn Riddle - Volunteer
Coach Glenn has taken to biking as much as anyone I know, and he gives any spare time to helping coach the kids anywhere we may go! Glenn started way back in the early years of Trail Adventures tagging along with his son in Level 1, who is now a strong Level 3 rider.
Conor Griffin - Lead Instructor
Coach Conor is yet another one of our past riders! Conor made moves in the 2021 season from Level 3 student to Level 3 helper to Volunteer Coach to First Year Instructor. A crucial part of the team with extensive route knowledge and bike repair skills.
Grant Mckissok - Lead Instructor