Meet Lucia, a Revolution Rider from Slovakia who rides hard, year-round - on both snow and dirt.
"From trail-building in Slovakia to carving deep powder in Whistler, I have always chased adventure on two wheels (and now on snow!). After years of mountain biking and skiing, I found a new passion in powersports, and I have been hooked on snowbiking ever since."
Tell us a bit about yourself
My name is Lucia Pastorekova. I’m originally from Slovakia, but I moved to Whistler 11 years ago. I first came here as a mountain biker and backcountry skier — back home, I co-owned a trail-building company and wrote for a bike magazine. After a few big crashes on my MTB over the years, I decided I wanted to start fresh in a new sport. That’s when I discovered powersports, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
"I’m happiest when I’m pushing myself on a tough line, heart racing at 180 bpm, hoping I can pull it off."
What do you ride?
Where do I even start? Haha! I have a Yamaha YZ 250F for the MX track, a Honda CRF 450 set up for snowbiking, and a Husky 401 as my little commuter. Most recently, I added a TRS 300 to help sharpen my skills for snowbiking.
My favourite zone is Cougar — or honestly, anywhere that feels like “type 2 fun.” I’m happiest when I’m pushing myself on a tough line, heart racing at 180 bpm, hoping I can pull it off. I also love hitting drops on deep powder days — nothing beats the mix of adrenaline and flow.
For snowbikes, I’d say the key upgrades that keep your machine safe: engine cover, thermostat, and air intake. For comfort, I can’t live without heated handlebars, my MTB chamois (yes — MTB underwear!), and my 100% Hydromatic gloves. They’re thin, warm, and grippy — the perfect combo.
I’ve also had some unforgettable pow days — the kind where the snow was so deep that even a tiny mistake could mean an hour of digging. You could literally get stuck on the way down. But on one of those days, I managed to ride all day without trouble and even started checking off drops I used to just admire from the bottom.
Favourite place or memory from riding?
My second season on snowbikes was a game-changer. That’s when everything really clicked, and the sport went from survival mode to feeling flowy and fun.
"Some people say snowbikers are just incapable sledders, but come for a rip with us and I promise you’ll change your mind."
Do your AST 2 and an 80-hour wilderness first aid course. It will make you a huge asset to your group, and you’ll ride with more confidence. Snowbiking isn’t only about big sends — it’s also about moving smart and staying safe in the backcountry.
Japan is definitely high on my list, along with U.S. spots like Montana or Idaho.
Right now, hopefully nothing, haha! But during the season, you’ll always find lots of food, hot bone broth, lemon-ginger tea, and my oversized puffy jacket.
If anyone is curious about snowbiking, don’t be shy — reach out! I’m surprised there aren’t more of us, especially with so many dirt bikers around. Some people say snowbikers are just incapable sledders, but come for a rip with us and I promise you’ll change your mind. You’ll be grinning ear to ear — carving pow, getting faceshots, and sending pillows that make you feel like a pro. You might even forget about your sleds :D
PS: Not every ride ends in a hot tub… but some do!
"Huge thanks to Revolution Powersports for supporting my journey — stoked to be part of the Rider Spotlight and can’t wait to see more people discover how fun snowbiking really is!"