Coach Chloe

Many years ago in Detroit City.

Several weeks ago, Dean and Lee Marvin recorded their fastest time at the Arizona TTT Championships. Lee had an injury not long before the race that set her back, but she stayed focused and followed her program.
Lee and Dean Marvin have been such a joy to coach! I have enjoyed, and continue to enjoy, witnessing their achievements on the bike!

Hard to do this. Amazing woman.

Aimee Vasse wins her fifth Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb | New Hampshire She finished in 1 hour, 4 minutes, 5 seconds, her fastest time ever.

In 2003, Nationals were in Hamilton, Ontario. It was sort of a preview for Worlds, being held there later that year.

It was here that I learned a painfully late lesson on "anger management." And lost a medal that could have been mine, had I not lost my cool.

I was aggressive from the gun, as I usually do better in races that are fast from the gun. After a few attempts, I wasn't able to get away. After I was caught, the winning break of 3 powerhouses launched their move. I was driven (very optimistically) to try to bridge the gap. One rider came with me, but she wouldn't do anything. She wouldn't pull through at all. I don't usually say much in a race, but I turned to her and said "do you only want to race for 4th? If we drill it now, we might just make it across."
She shook her head and said nothing. I was so angry. So frustrated. She and I stayed away. Well, I stayed away with her on my wheel.
Coming into the bell lap, I let my anger get the better of me. I figured, 4th or 5th....who cares. I didn't even bother sprinting.
What my emotional decision did was possibly lose a bronze medal. As we approached the last corner, one of the riders from the break had crashed. Leaving 3rd spot on the podium for the Quebec rider, or me.

If only I had raced to the finish line.......lesson learned. I picked a helluva time to let my anger get to me.

Race your bike until it's over. Because you never know what's in the cards if you quit.

Earlier this month, Lee & Dean Marvin competed in one of the hardest uphill time trials in Arizona, Mt Graham Hill Climb Championships. It's been a long season for both of them, but we navigated it with precision and not only did they win their respective categories, but Lee set a new course record for her category.
You've earned your rest!! Looking forward to 2017!

Just want to send a shout out to two people I coach; Lee Marvin who won the Arizona Time Trial Championship & Dean Marvin who was a very respectable 2nd place today! You two are such a pleasure to coach and I'm so proud of how hard you push yourselves!

And I have to mention Marco, my friend and next door neighbour. Congratulations Marco! You've turned into a kick ass hand cyclist right before my eyes! And you not only won your category today, you not only bettered your time.....but I've seen your tan lines. You're the real deal!

And Giuliana!!! You ROCK girl! Thanks for doing far more justice to that TT bike than I could!!

If you are considering a coach for 2016, I am able to work with 5 more athletes for this coming season. I'd be happy to meet with you so we can see if the relationship is a good fit! You can contact me here or by email [email protected]

Ride on!

I have openings for coaching new athletes for 2015/2016. If you are considering it, but aren't sure, please feel free to contact me and I'd be more than happy to talk with you about your goals and how I can help you reach them.
If you haven't managed to focus your mental & physical training to your satisfaction, consider a coach!! It's our job to work with you to best manage your training, and to help you be the best bike racer you can be!

These two. Lee & Dean Marvin.

They had a great season and had a great finale at State TTT/Tandem TT. Fastest tandem in Arizona, men's or mixed.

Very happy for them and proud to be their coach!

Rest up for 2016!