Brian Abruzzi has lived in Las Cruces since 2006. Raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, he moved to Las Cruces when he was 26 and often refers to the move as the best decision he ever made in his life. Living in the desert southwest helped him to rediscover and solidify his love of the outdoors. An auto technician by trade for the past 25 years, Brian first founded SNMTB as a grass roots race team. Quickly racing turned to instruction and with the birth of his son and seeing the need to break the barrier of entry for others the focus turn to youth. Brian is steadfast in the pursuit of his aspersion and vision to create a comprehensive, vibrant institute for kids from all walks of life to learn the joys of mountain biking and what the outdoors can bring to people. His favorite pastime is creating the love of exploration and curiosity with his son Reith and partner Sabdy through bike rides, hikes, travel and camping throughout the southwest.