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Peak to Peak to Peak Training Systems was founded in 1995. It began with two clients. Since then Peak to Peak has exploded with growth. Our athletes have earned senior and masters categories, and an additional 29 National Championship medals. In addition to able bodied athletes, we have helped disabled bodied athletes earn 1 Para-Olympic Gold and 1 Disabled World Championship Bronze medal. We provide the coaching for several teams, including RMCEFracing/Westside's Cycling Team and the Rocky Mountain Cycling Education Foundation, one of the most successful junior programs coming out of the state of Colorado. We have helped 8 different riders named to World Championship teams both on and off road and have had 4 athletes placed in the Olympic Training Centers resident athlete-training program. In our 13 year period of existence, Peak to Peak Training Systems has also turned out over a dozen professional cyclists, all of whom began with Peak to Peak to Peak Training Systems ranked no higher than a category 2 racer.
As we continue to develop and expand into other endurance sports we will continue to focus on what has made us successful.
Every staff member of Peak to Peak Training Systems has a thorough background in sport science and endurance sports. We are not your prototype physiologists, who write training programs. We are athletes, and we understand real world conditions. We understand what it takes to win races, bridge gaps, and sit in the gutter. As coaches, we have the ability to apply knowledge and think outside the box. It is this application of knowledge that creates success within our program. There far too many coaches that only create canned programs and too many ex-pro riders that will tell you what worked for them. It is the blend of both science, experiences and effort that we feel separate us from other coaches. Our goal at Peak to Peak Training Systems is too not only to train, but teach.
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Peak to Peak Training Systems has developed a team of highly trained staff members that will help you reach your maximum potential. By bringing together various health care professionals, nutritionists and physiologists, Peak to Peak Training Systems will be able to closely monitor every aspect of your physical person, thus enabling you to reach your ideal performance state.
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| Jon Heidemann: USAC Elite / Level 1 Coach, B.A. in Health Sciences, Director of Peak to Peak Training Systems, Current Team Director RMCEF, Head coach to MOB ETC-Team Einsteins Elite Cycling Team |
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Jon Heidemann has been coaching cyclists since the late 80’s. After graduating with a Bachelor degree in Health Sciences from the University of Wyoming, he continued his steady competitive climb to Elite status racing in Europe, Central and South America, all the while maintaining a separate full time job. The experience he has gained from world wide competition has given him a background that only a few of the best cycling coaches share. He knows what you need to do to be competitive in a race and how to prepare for that, even with the responsibility of managing a career and family. Jon won his own National Road Championship in the Masters 30~34 age group in 2001. As an Elite-Level 1 Certified Cycling Coach with USA Cycling, he has guided athletes of all ages, genders and physical abilities earning numerous national and international medals, including a Paralympic Gold at the 2000 Sydney Games and a Disabled Worlds bronze medal. His most notable athletes include Nationally ranked road cyclists Jason Donald (Garmin-Chipotle), Jonathan Garcia (BMC Racing) & Clayton Barrows (Rite-Aid Professional Cycling), Sharon Allpress (Team ValueAct Capital), 3-time US Junior National Road Champion Daniel Summerhill, 5-time US Junior National Road and Cross Champion Alex Coelho, and 2000 Para-Olympian Gold medal winner Thomas Neal. Jon is currently directing the Rocky Mountain Cycling Education Foundation Junior road team and coaching the RMCEF-racing Elite Cycling Team. Email contact is welcome at Jon@peaktopeaktraining.com
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| Kathy Zawadzki: USA Cycling Elite / Level 1 Coach, M.A. in Exercise Science. Licensed Sports Nutritionist (NASN), ACSM Health and Fitness Instructor |
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Kathy's coaching experience began over twenty years ago and encompasses all levels of cyclists, including juniors, masters and Olympic athletes. Her expertise in sports science brought her to the US Olympic Training Center where she worked with USA Cycling and USA Triathlon to develop Olympic athletes. Kathy has coached several National Champions, and Paralympic World Champions. In addition to coaching individual cyclists and triathletes, her coaching experience covers regional, national and international team competitions, including Head Cycling Coach for 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney and the 2003 Tour of Hope. In 2004, Kathy co-authored, Food for Fitness, Eat Right to Train Right. Email contact is welcome at trainsmart@comcast.net
CLICK HERE to read Coach Kathy's monthly training & nutrition article.
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| Chris Winn: ACF Cycling Level 1 Coach, B.A. in Physical Education. Expert Level 2 USAC, |
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Chris is a new coach in 2009 and brings youthful exuberance and an international flavor to Peak To Peak Training Systems. Hailing from Australia, Chris has extensive international experience racing cross country mountain bikes at an elite level, including competing in the 2007 MTB Tour de France, Junior World Championships and earning Australian Championships medals.
Chris is currently focusing on the road, racing both locally and nationally for Team RMCEFracing.
Combined with a degree in Physical Education, plus both USA and Australian coaching qualifications, he enjoys working with athletes of all levels with the aim to improve individual performance and overall enjoyment of the sport of cycling. Email contact is welcome at Chris@peaktopeaktraining.com
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| Tucker Olander: USAC Club Level 3 |
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Tucker Olander, merely 21 years of age, has already experienced much in the cycling world. Over the past 8 years, he has transitioned strong through the ranks, having raced several Junior World Cups in Europe and has seen what it takes to make the most of one’s ability. With this experience and a positive attitude towards his athletes and their success , he is perfectly suited in coaching new riders and up and coming juniors. Tucker is also currently working towards his Health and Exercise Sciences degree from Colorado State University.
You may contact Tucker by phone at 603-475-5129. Email contact is welcome at Tucker@peaktopeaktraining.com
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Ashley Anderson, M.A. Sport and Performance Psychology Mental Training Coach, USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach |
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Ashley Anderson is Peak to Peak Training Systems mental training specialist and distance running coach. She is particularly interested in coaching and performance enhancement through mental skills training. Her goal as a coach is to instill a desire in each athlete to strive to reach their personal and performance goals through preparation, dedication, and for the love of their sport.
Ashley has an athletic background in distance running. She ran Division I cross country and track for Central Michigan University. Ashley continues to run competitively, with a long term goal of the 2012 women’s Olympic Marathon Trials. She also enjoys cycling, mountain biking and participating in a variety of other outdoor sports. Email contact is welcome at Ashley@peaktopeaktraining.com
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| Michael Gibson: USAC Elite Road Cyclist, Bicycle Racing Strategy Consultant, Owner WestSide Cycles, Denver, CO |
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Michael's 20 year history racing bicycles has led to a wealth of knowledge when it comes to racing strategy for individuals and teams. As a former US Masters National Criterium Champion (2004), he knows what moves will most likely put a rider into a winning position. Michael authors some of the most complete stage race reports and expectations of future stages for this website as well as his bike shops (http://www.westsidecycling.com) during the worlds best grand tours such as the Tour de France. Email contact is welcome at michael@westsidecycling.com
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| George Mullen: Serotta Fit & Specialized Certified, Fit Specialist, Denver, CO |
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George began his career in the shoe industry working with runners, mountain bikers, multi-sport and cyclists in 1986. His fondness for cycling eventually took him into the cycling industry as a fit specialist. George is Serotta & Specialized Fit Certified, and has developed his own approach to bicycle positioning through consultations with Back on Track Physical Therapy's Kevin Younger (MPT, CTI, STC). Understanding that a good bicycle fit is based not just on dimensional factors such as bone structure and length, George's system takes into account cycling dicipline, comfort, muscle coordination, flexibilty & strength standards, as well as equipment preferences. He does fitting to currently owned bicycles, standard factory sizing as well as helping to develope custom designed framesets for professional builders. George has fit all levels of athlete-cyclists: beginner to competative national champions and professionals. If a bike fit is what you are looking for, give George a call at 303-522-1494 to set up an appointment. Email contact is welcome at gmullen@yahoo.com
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| Brad Barber,Applied Kinesiolgy, Massage Therapist |
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For years Brad has worked in the bike industry, both retail and wholesale. While enjoying (and selling) the health benefits of cycling, he always looked for ways to enhance his performance on the bike and overall fitness. Massage fit the bill. Not only did it help him recover after long rides, but he also discovered how much it kept his body functioning in top condition before rides, allowing him to ride further, faster, and harder. Brad graduated from the Colorado School of Healing Arts (06), specializing in sports rehabilitation and function-no fluff and buff here! Applied Kinesiology (A.K.) using acupressure is his newest passion, helping to open up the body on an energy level that allows deeper work and at the same time being less invasive.
Brad's goal is to help you achieve the best functioning body for whatever sport you love. A happy healthy body is a body that’s taken care of. While the how’s and why’s of massage may seem like some deep mystical secret, the simple fact is massage works. Give Brad a call at 720 841 5417 to schedule an appointment.
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| Lee Carman: MS PT |
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H. Lee Carman, founder of Pain Solutions, Inc., has 20 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, primarily dedicated to the research, evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions. He has served as Clinical Instructor for the University of New Mexico, and as Clinical Director for various medical and rehabilitation practices. Lee was the administrator of Pikes Peak Pain Professionals, where he led a team of medical and ancillary professionals in the treatment of pain conditions for clients from across the United States. His background also includes the evaluation and treatment of sports and orthopaedic conditions, as well as a unique expertise in bio mechanical analysis. As consultant to Peak to Peak Training Systems, Lee currently uses his innovative therapy, conditioning and bio mechanical concepts to improve the performance of elite, Olympic and professional athletes.
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Peak to Peak Training Systems offers cycling and multi-sport coaching, athletic nutritional consultation, field testing and performance data evaluation, personal training, single & team competitive strategy and performance consultations, sport specific bicycle fitting, and multi-day training camps.
Our professional coaching staff has extensive knowledge and experience of cycling, nutrition, personal training, sports physiology, and strategy for both able & disabled bodied athletes. In addition we frequently consult with health care professionals familiar with cycling and multi-sport issues such as MD's, physical therapists and sports psychologists.
Our personalized coaching programs will be designed specifically for your goals and developed around your strengths, weaknesses, work schedule and lifestyle. It will be completely individual to your needs. Program scheduling and data input & retrieval are provided online allowing our clients to view and print out their training program. We offer unlimited weekly phone access to most of our coaches and often prefer to meet in person when possible.
Online" training & coaching? By training online you and your coach will have access to your training 24 hours a day. This will allow your coach to customize your schedule and monitor your progress via hrm or power meter downloads in conjunction with daily training logs. However, we understand that web based tools can not replace an experienced professional coach. We emphasize that communication, whether by email, phone, personal meeting or ride are key components to the experience and relationship established between the coach and athlete. 
Competitive strategy and performance consultations are available to our present athletes as well as outside riders, clubs and teams.
Multi-day training camps are offered with any realistic goal in mind. Whether corporate wellness and team building, fitness oriented, cycling tour preparation, or professional team training, we can provide a wealth of options for 3 to 7 day camps. 
Metabolic & Nutritional Consultations are available for individuals interested in monitoring caloric intake vs. expenditure, weight management, and maintaining optimal nutritional needs for your activity level.
Personal Training sessions are available from professionally certified physical trainers who work with Peak to Peak Training Systems. Individual or group sessions are possible. 
Sport specific bicycle fitting, coordinated through the Peak to Peak Performance Center is available to cyclists of all abilities, multi-sport & time-trial specialists, and cyclo-cross & mountain bikers. The system we use is based on comfort, performance and efficiency with regard to each riders physical characteristics including spatial acuity, muscle coordination, flexibility, and strength, current or past injuries, bone length, and rider equipment preferences.
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