Coaching
I’m a part of the coaching staff for Upper Echelon Fitness.
At Upper Echelon Fitness I work with my associates to provide the highest quality coaching possible. I provide individual training plans to meet individual needs and to help riders meet their cycling goals. I believe it is important to develop a rider in ways that not only increase their performance on the bike, but which also translate into a healthier lifestyle. In addition to improving physical and mental fitness, I feel many riders can benefit from learning more about their form, and by focusing on the small details of cycling skills that are often missed. It is my goal to develop riders fully, so that a rider may discover their true potential as an athlete. I strive to provide the highest quality coaching and to provide as much support as possible for my riders.
In addition to working individually with riders, I also provide weekly skills instruction before the monday night PIR racing. We cover a wide range of topics and on the bike drills to improve handling skills and racing abilities. Each week has a different focus and starts in a classroom setting with discussion and Q & A about the topics, followed by hands on experience, working on skills and drills. The classes are structured so that no matter the skill level, it will be beneficial. So whether you’ve never raced and are thinking of dipping your toes in the water, or have surfed the peloton for a couple of years, the classes will help take your riding to the next level.
The classes begin at 5:15 and go until 6:15, and registration is at the Monday Night PIR registration table. After the class, I follow and mentor at the back of the pack giving tips and tricks during the novice men and novice women races. Following the race, there is a post race analysis and feedback on the race. The classes cost 15 dollars, show up ready to ride! If you intend to race, come with your number pinned as the classes go right until the novice races begin.
The August schedule is:
August 3 – Racing 101: Intro to Bike Racing FREE. An introductory lesson in bike racing, this clinic will cover basic information about bike racing. We will discuss registration and rules of racing, equipment, disciplines of cycling, and safe bike riding skills. Equipment set-up and pre-race checklist will be provided. On the bike skills will involve the basics of riding safely in a group.
August 17 – Racing 401: Pacelines and Echelons. Learn the technique to ride efficiently in pacelines and echelons. These techniques are used to conserve energy and be efficient in racing. This will cover different types of pacelines, single, double, rotation strategies, how to read wind direction, and how to form echelons. Important skills for effective bike racing.
August 24 – Racing 402: Advanced Bike Racing Tactics. Racing strategy can be highly complex. Now that the season is underway and you have some racing under your belt, this will be a more advanced discussion of tactics.
August 31 – Racing 403: Sprinting and Lead-outs. An advanced skill that takes much practice is sprinting. This will cover pacing, position, leg speed/cadence, lead-outs, and more.
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