Meet Your Coach

Kendra Wenzel

Head Coach // Portland, OR

Events: Road Racing, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Biking, Track Cycling, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training, Mental Coaching

Specialties: Elite Development, Elite Athletes, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Road Skills, Track Skills, Return from Chronic Fatigue, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Mental Skills, Training During Pregnancy

Bio: Kendra has been coaching elite and beginning riders since 1994 when she helped found Wenzel Coaching. She trains racers as well as coaches and also focuses on writing articles for all levels of riders and racers....

Scott Saifer

Head Coach // Walnut Creek, CA

Events: Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Biking, Cyclocross, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, First-Time Tri, Marathon, Trail Running, Cross Country Skiing, Adventure Racing

Services: Training Programs, Bike Fitting, Skills Training, Nutrition, Mental Coaching, Testing

Specialties: Preparation for Adventures, Training with Medical Issues, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Senior Athletes

Bio: Scott Saifer, M.S. has been with Wenzel Coaching since 1995. He has helped road cyclists, triathletes, MTB and cyclocross racers, XC skiers and in-line skaters to win numerous World, National, State and District medals....

Anne Linton

Head Coach // Bend, OR

Events: Road Racing, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, First-Time Tri, Cyclocross, Endurance Mountain Biking, Endurance Road Riding, Marathon

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training, Nutrition, Bike Fitting, Mental Coaching, Testing

Specialties: Working Athletes, Beginning Racing, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Elite Athletes, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Training with Medical Issues, Preparation for Adventures, Training During Pregnancy

Bio: Head Coach Anne Linton's experience as a physician and athlete give her a unique perspective to understanding individuals and their racing and fitness goals. She has worked in various medical settings over her 20 year...

Martin Baker

Associate Coach // Hillsborough, OR

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Cyclocross, Road Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Dirt Skills, Master Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Martin Baker has been an enthusiastic cyclist since childhood, a passion that has only grown into adulthood where he still rides and races mountain bike cross country and short track as well as marathon mountain...

Steven Beardsley

Associate Coach // Portland, OR

Events: Road Racing, Track Cycling, Cyclocross

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Elite Development, Working Athletes, Elite Athletes, Master Athletes, Road Skills, Track Skills, Sprint Track, Endurance Track, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Steven Beardsley brings to Wenzel Coaching the drive and determination of an elite competitor coupled with the experience and know-how of a seasoned rider and coach. With numerous podium places at the US Elite Track...

Jeanie Bihlmaier

Associate Coach // Provo, UT

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Road Racing, Cyclocross, Endurance Road Riding, Adventure Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Jeanie Bihlmaier has 12 years of experience in endurance sport training and competition. She began recreational mountain biking in 1994, moving to mountain bike racing for four years before transitioning into adventure...

Neil Browne

Associate Coach // Greenville, SC

Events: Road Racing, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Elite Development, Master Athletes, Working Athletes, Junior Athletes, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Associate Coach Neil Browne of Greenville, South Carolina has been a coach for Wenzel Coaching for over 10 years. Previously having raced and trained in Southern California and other West Coast areas, he has over...

Ron Castia

Associate Coach // Livermore, CA

Events: Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Bike Riding, Cyclocross

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training, Team Direction, Bike Fitting

Specialties: Tactics, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Elite Development, Beginning Racing, Beginning Riding, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Preparation for Adventures

Bio: Ron Castia of Livermore, CA has been racing on the road and dirt since 1998 and specializes in both standard and ultra-racing distances. As an NCNCA Mentor for road racing in Northern California, Ron has volunteered at...

Joe Cieszynski

Associate Coach // Wauwatosa, WI

Events: Road Racing, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Bike Riding, Cyclocross, Track Cycling, Trail Running, Ultra Endurance Running, Cross Country Skiing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Elite Development, Elite Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Preparation for Adventures

Bio: Joe Cieszynski is one of Wenzel Coaching’s main Midwestern coaches, living and working in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. He brings with him a plethora of endurance sports experience including road racing,...

John Forbes

Coach // Portland, OR

Events: Road Racing, Track Racing, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Bike Fitting, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Beginning Racing, Road Skills, Track Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: Since age five, John Forbes has trained and competed at high levels in swimming, rock climbing, Alpine and Nordic skiing, triathlon, and since 1993, his passion, cycling.

His career includes numerous...

Jenni Gaertner

Associate Coach // Coeur d’Alene, ID

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Road Racing, Cyclocross, Endurance Mountain Biking, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Training During Pregnancy, General Fitness

Bio: With nearly 20 years of experience in cycling, Jenni Gaertner brings to Wenzel Coaching an extensive knowledge of the sport as well as the unique demands it places on the body and mind. A fascination of the science of...

Julie Hudetz

Associate Coach // Boulder, CO

Events: Road Racing, Mountain Bike Racing, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, First-Time Tri, Cyclocross, Adventure Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Elite Development, Road Skills, Dirt Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Training During Pregnancy

Bio: Julie Hudetz brings both experience and enthusiasm to the Wenzel Coaching Program. With 15 years of racing experience under her belt, including four years with the powerhouse Saturn Cycling Team, Julie has been...

Todd Hunter

Associate Coach // Cary, NC

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Cyclocross, Endurance Mountain Biking, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training, Bike Fitting, Nutrition

Specialties: Working Athletes, Junior Athletes, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Dirt Skills, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Todd Hunter is a USA Cycling certified coach with over 25 years of racing experience in mountain bike, cyclocross, BMX and open wheel autos. He is currently studying for his personal trainer certification.

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Ryan Kohler

Associate Coach // Colorado Springs, CO

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Cyclocross, Endurance Mountain Biking, Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, First-Time Tri, Marathon

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training, Nutrition, Bike Fitting, Mental Coaching, Testing

Specialties: Working Athletes, Elite Development, Junior Athletes, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Preparation for Adventures, General Fitness

Bio: Ryan Kohler, M.S. brings to Wenzel Coaching a wide range of experience in endurance sports along with nine years of full-time coaching. He gives his athletes the best chance at achieving their goals by applying his...

Paul PageHanson

Associate Coach // San Francisco, CA

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Cyclocross, Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding, Endurance Mountain Biking

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training, Mental Coaching

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Elite Athletes, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Mental Skills, General Fitness

Bio: Hailing from England, Paul Page Hanson began his racing career some 20 years ago by entering the fabled UK time-trialing scene, moving into criterium and road-racing, and then cross-country mountain-biking. Making the...

David Peckinpaugh

Associate Coach // North Ferrisburgh, VT

Events: Road Racing, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Biking, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Elite Athletes, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Training with Medical Issues, General Fitness

Bio:

David Peckinpaugh is the main Wenzel Coaching cycling coach for the New England area. David is strong in both education and experience, with a Master's Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in...

Roger Rintala

Associate Coach // Truckee, CA

Events: Endurance Road Riding, Road Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Speed Century, Beginning Racing, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: Roger Rintala of Truckee, CA is one of Wenzel Coaching's top century and general fitness coaches and also works with athletes making the transition to racing and developing those racers through the category ranks....

Melissa Sanborn

Associate Coach // Portland, OR

Events: Road Racing, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Elite Development, Criterium, Road Skills, Hill Climb Time Trials, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Melissa Sanborn has been with Wenzel Coaching since 2005. She coaches cyclists of all levels and ability, including those that juggle work, family, and training time. She draws from her own experience on and off the...

Taitt Sato

Associate Coach // Oakland, CA

Events: Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Elite Development, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Training During Pregnancy, General Fitness

Bio: Taitt Sato comes to Wenzel Coaching with seven years of regional and national level road-racing experience. She is a certified USA Cycling Level 3 coach, and has earned several regional and national podium appearances...

Liz Varner

Associate Coach // Oakland, CA

Events: Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, First-Time Tri, Marathon, Trail Running, Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Bio: As a Wenzel triathlon, running and cycling coach for the Bay Area of Northern California, Liz Varner coaches a wide range of fitness enthusiasts ranging from bike racers, runners, and triathletes, to health...

Jimmy Archer

Coach // Boulder, CO

Events: Triathlon, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Biking, Cyclocross, Trail Running

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training, Mental Coaching

Specialties: Elite Athletes, Elite Development, Dirt Skills

Bio:

Jimmy Archer brings to Wenzel Coaching a unique mix of scientific knowledge, elite racing experience, and coaching expertise gleaned from interaction with many of the world's best coaches.

Jimmy has been a...

Jim Argabright

Coach // Richardson, TX

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Dirt Skills, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: Jim Argabright is a fulltime coach and an active CAT 1 MTB cross country rider with 17 years of racing experience on the dirt with extensive training experience on the road. A USA Cycling Certified Level 2 Coach, Jim...

Steven Berkowitz

Coach // Sugarland, TX

Events: Road Racing, Marathon, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Dirt Skills, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Steve Berkowitz brings the best of science and experience to Wenzel Coaching, with a Masters degree in Physical Education/Kinesiology from Indiana State University and many years of riding and running experience. Steve...

Elaine Bothe

Coach // Portland, OR

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Road Racing, Cyclocross, Endurance Road Riding, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Adventure Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: Coach Elaine Bothe loves dirt, rocks, mud, corners and going fast -- uphill and down. As a serious racer and passionate teacher in mountain biking, cyclocross and road, her enthusiasm and skills-teaching experience...

Sue Butler

Coach // Portland, OR

Events: Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing, Road Racing, Endurance Mountain Bike Riding, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Elite Development, Beginning Racing, Beginning Riding, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Preparation for Adventures

Bio:

Sue Butler started racing in her mid-30’s, late for an elite rider, but that did not stop her from reaching the highest level in three disciplines. Starting in 2006, with the help of Wenzel Coaching, Sue has...

Andrew Christensen

Coach // Petaluma, CA

Events: Road Racing, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Andrew Christensen has over 20 years of racing experience in cycling and running. As USA Cycling licensed coach, bike shop owner, and family man, Andrew is in the advantageous position of sharing his experience in his...

Rich Cramer

Coach // Beaverton, OR

Events: Road Racing, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Bike Riding, Cyclocross, Trail, Ultra Endurance Running, Marathon

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Preparation for Adventures

Bio: Richard Cramer of Beaverton, Oregon has over 25 years of varied cycling, running and triathlon experience to share, having trained for and completed some of North America’s most popular rides and races, including...

Aubrey Curtis

Coach // Helena, MT

Events: Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, Marathon, Trail Running, Ultra Endurance Running

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Aubrey Curtis brings seven years of experience in multi-sports to the Wenzel Coaching staff, specializing in road triathlon. As an active individual in college, Aubrey took up triathlons before graduating with an...

Erin Disterheft

Coach // Eau Claire, MI

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Biking, Cyclocross

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training,

Specialties: Dirt Skills, Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Beginning Riding, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness

Bio: Erin Disterheft brings to Wenzel Coaching six-plus years of experience guiding competitive mountain bikers to local, regional, and national success. Having worked with beginner, sport, expert, and recreational cyclists,...

Kitty Farago

Coach // Mesa, AZ

Events: Cyclocross, Road Racing, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Beginning Riders, Beginning Racing, Dirt Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Kitty Farago has been cycling seriously for almost 30 years. She brings to her coaching the experience of racing in New England, the Southwest and Nationally as well as a background in medical care. Kitty works...

Cathy Goodheart

Coach // Evergreen, CO

Events: Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Road Skills, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Training During Pregnancy, General Fitness

Bio: Coach Cathy Goodheart combines her experience as an educator with her passion for cycling and endurance sports to help athletes define and reach their goals. She takes a holistic approach to cycling that integrates...

John Hall

Coach // McMinnville, OR

Events: Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Riding, Beginning Racing, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: John has a long history of balancing a busy professional career and family life while pursing his passions for athleticism. This experience allows him to understand the special needs of master age athletes who want to...

Michael Hanna

Coach // Denver, CO

Events: Road Racing, Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Biking, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, First Time Tri, Track Racing, Cross Country Skiing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Junior Development, Master Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Mental Skills, General Fitness

Bio: Michael Hanna, MS utilizes his scientific, work and athletic experience to help each athlete achieve his or her goals. He holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from the University of...

David Hart

Coach // Camas, WA

Events: Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding, Cyclocross, Marathon, Trail Running

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Junior Athletes, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: David Hart has ridden and raced for 15 years on the road and dirt. He is also a cycling official and race promoter for races in the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association. David knows through personal experience how to...

Stuart Lamp

Coach // Decatur, AL

Events: Road Racing, Mountain Bike Racing, Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, First-Time Tri

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Student Athletes, Elite Development,Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Elite Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Return from Chronic Fatigue, Training with Medical Issues, Preparation for Adventures, General Fitness

Bio: Stuart Lamp is a USA Cycling Level 2 certified coach with over 10 years of racing experience racing mountain bikes, road races, criteriums, stage races and time trials. He currently races as a Pro on the MTB and...

Steve Long

Coach // Milwaukie, OR

Events: Road Racing, Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Senior Athletes, Beginning Racing, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: Steve Long has been cycling for 10 years, participating in Oregon races and endurance events. Like many riders, he started with a mountain bike and then acquired a road bike, which he rode with a bunch of local guys in...

Rhonda Morin

Coach // Gresham, OR

Events: Cyclocross, Marathon, Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding, Mountain Bike Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Rhonda Morin likes to get dirty. It's why she excels at cyclocross races, stage races and endurance running. The nastier the conditions, the more likely she'll outlast her opponents.

Originally from...

Meredith Nielsen

Coach // Berkeley, CA

Events: Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding, Endurance Mountain Biking

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Road Skills, Beginning Riding, Master Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: Meredith Nielsen excels in coaching beginning racers and endurance athletes, with a strong interest and emphasis on building the solid skill set required for road, criterium, and time trial events as well as...

Joe Nieto

Coach // Columbia Station, OH

Events: Road Racing, Track Cycling, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Junior Athletes, Working Athetes, Master Athletes, Track Skills, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, General Fitness

Bio: Joe Nieto's specialty is speed, pure and simple. Both as a racer and a coach, Joe excels in training as well as teaching the intricacies of criterium, track racing and road field-sprinting. Joe's love for the sport...

Aaron Oakes

Coach // Waterbury Center, VT

Events: Mountain Bike Racing, Endurance Mountain Biking, Cyclocross, Road Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Junior Athletes, Elite Development, Master Athletes, Dirt Skills, Elite Development, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Aaron Oakes has over 10 years racing experience, currently competing as a Pro mountain biker and UCI Elite cyclocrosser. Aaron also works full time in the food science industry, having earned his Masters Degree in Food...

Landi Saifer

Coach // San Diego, CA

Events: Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Working Athletes, Beginning Riders, General Fitness

Bio: Landi Saifer's ultimate goal as coach is to help as many people as possible make the transition from occasional rider to confident cyclist. Her experience includes riding for fitness, health and endurance for 12 years...

Kori Seehafer

Coach // Erie, CO

Events: Road Racing, Track Cycling, Cyclocross

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Team Direction

Specialties: Elite Development, Elite Racing, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Athletes with Diabetes

Bio: Kori Seehafer brings to Wenzel Coaching over 20 years of cycling training, racing and coaching experience. Kori utilizes training and tactical knowledge gained from her many years in the sport to help racers and riders...

Valerie Spees

Coach // Jacksonville, FL

Events: Olympic/Sprint Triathlon, Ironman Triathlon, First-Time Tri, Beginning Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Training During Pregnancy

Bio: Valerie Spees is one of Wenzel Coaching's most diverse coaches. She's been a competitive athlete in various sports for the past decade, as well as a credentialed exercise physiologist for the past seven years....

Kari Studley

Coach // Bothell, WA

Events: Cyclocross, Mountain Bike Racing, Road Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Elite Development, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Junior Development, Dirt Skills, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: Kari Studley has been racing at the elite level bike since 2004 and currently races both cyclocross and XC mountain bike professionally for Team Redline / BikePT.com. Her admiration of the human body and its...

John Wilk

Coach // Oakland, CA

Events: Road Racing, Endurance Road Riding

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Beginning Racing, Elite Development, Elite Athletes, Working Athletes, Master Athletes, Road Skills, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining

Bio: John Wilk is a USA Cycling Level 2 Coach with a degree in Kinesiology from California State University East Bay. John brings to each client an in-depth technical knowledge of training methods as well as several...

Carrie Cheadle

Expert // Petaluma, CA

Events: All Event Focuses

Services: Mental Coaching

Specialties: Pre-Event Focus, Confidence Issues, Pre-Event Anxiety, Mental Skills

Bio: Carrie Cheadle lives in Petaluma, California and has been consulting with individuals, teams, and organizations since 2002. She has used mental skills training to help hundreds of athletes accomplish their goals by...

Heather D’Eliso-Gordon

Expert // San Francisco, CA

Events: All Events

Services: Nutrition

Specialties: Weight Loss, Event-Day Nutrition, Every Day Nutrition Planning

Bio: When it comes to knowing how nutrition can impact performance, Heather D'Eliso Gordon has both the practical and professional experience behind her. She holds the highest credential given to registered dieticians...

Catherine Marsal

Expert // Copenhagen, DK

Events: Road Racing

Services: Training Programs, Consultation, Clinics/Camps, Skills Training

Specialties: Elite Development, Working Athletes, Elite Athletes, Master Athletes, Return from Injury, Return from Illness, Return from Overtraining, Mental Skills

Bio: It is the rare cyclist that is born with extraordinary talent who also has the passion and understanding of tactics, training and teaching. Head Coach Catherine Marsal is one of those cyclists. Not only has she...

K.C. Wilder

Expert // , PA

Events: All Endurance Events

Services: Mental Coaching

Specialties: Mental Skills

Bio: Kathryn (K.C.) Wilder, PhD is an experienced sports psychologist who has worked with elite athletes and recreational athletes in cycling, running, swimming, squash, tennis, golf and volleyball, accomplishing such goals...