Level 1 coaching is for the cyclist who is interested in getting faster and stronger on the bike. This program is a modification of the same coaching style and program that I use with my professional athletes.  Level 1 athletes must be able to train at least 10-12 hours per week. Depending on your goals more hours may be necessary. You can be a category 1 or a category 5, or a non racer and do well in this program; it’s all up to you. This is a program that is tailored around you becoming a better/faster cyclist, whether your goal is to race and win a national championship or just to hammer on the local club rides!

This is what you get:

• Customized and personalized monthly workouts formulated based on your specific goals and availability to train. Protocols are heart rate, cadence, and power specific (if this applies)
• The plan is an annual commitment, which is periodized throughout the year to maximize your development. The plans are not “Cookie Cutter”, they are individually tailored to each athlete’s specific needs, and are continued or revised based on your response to them.
• There is cycling specific strength and conditioning in the gym which includes a functional core and stretching program.
• On the bike skills training.
• One on One customized bike fits for road and Time Trial bikes
• Nutrition information ranging from caloric intake and expenditures, to recipes and cooking procedures. General nutrition, on the bike, recovery, and race day nutrition.
• Complete individualized “Nutritional Analysis”.

This is what I expect from you:

1. Seek a coach or mentor: At some point in everyone's cycling experience they realize they have tried and worked but hit a plateau.  They realize that the best way to accelerate past the plateau and move to the next level is through personalized training and working with a coach. Most professional cyclists and serious amateur cyclists work or have worked with a coach at some point. This is because as opposed to working alone, coached cycling programs have interaction between the coach and athlete and provide an objective view of your training.  I require a higher level of interaction and accountability; the program will only work if I am able to tweak it for each individual athlete. You must realize that keeping an open line of communication with your coach is the best way to reach your goals.

2. There is more than one way to skin a cat - this is mine: In every bike magazine and cycling website you will find bits and pieces of good training information. The major issue I see with athletes wanting to train smarter is they don’t approach their training as an integrated program. Rather they try out every new fangled interval or nutrition tip they find online. That only serves to create a haphazard approach to training.  This program is one that was developed over the course of 10 years as a coach and is proven effective. Avoid the temptation to read cycling websites and magazines to tweak your program with incomplete bits and pieces of well meaning advice.

3. Forget what you think you know: Sometimes letting go is the most difficult thing to do. Cyclists can be a stubborn group of athletes. Year after year they ride and train in the same way in hopes of going better or faster or getting to the next category. Sometimes it seems that they hold on to their training beliefs, not because they work, but because they are simply attached to them.  I challenge you to forget what you know and try something new. It does not mean what you have been doing is wrong but my program might just be better. You can always go back to what you were doing before.

4. Be receptive to new experiences:  Whenever I present you with new training techniques and tips absorb them like a sponge. Clear your mind and be open for an entirely new experience. There is a lot to absorb. I ask all of my athletes to be open to new experiences as this is an essential component of growth.

5. You are not allowed to quit:  Improving your cycling skills and fitness is a commitment. You will not see change happen overnight. In fact, I can  almost guarantee you that you will get slower before you get faster. I need your commitment for the entire year. You are not allowed to quite until the end of the season. The program is designed over an entire season and will require full completion to properly evaluate.

Program Requirements:

• Live in San Diego County, so I can spend personal time with you
• Heart Rate monitor
• Cadence
• Power is optional
• Gearing for winter training, a minimum 39x27, I prefer compact cranks 34x50 with a rear cassette of 11x27. Especially if you are over 150# and not a strong category 1 or 2 rider
• Highly motivated, and committed
• Helmets are mandatory on all rides
• A liability waiver will be required as a clean bill of health from your personal physician
• $275.00 per month, paid quarterly, $825.00.

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