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Andy Applegate
Andy Applegate graduated
with a degree in music from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA in
1988. After finding that studying music and athletic
training require similar motivation, dedication, and discipline, he
quickly became one of the top mountain bike racers in the Mid-Atlantic
region. Starting in 1994, using Colorado as a base, Andy followed the NORBA National Series as a semi-pro racer. After discovering the
intricacies, strategies and tactics of road racing, Andy turned to
this discipline full time in 1997. Along the way he has also become a
nationally ranked, elite cyclo-cross racer.
Andy is the 2001 Masters
National Road Race Champion in the 35+ age category, and shares three
championship titles with his wife in the Elite Tandem Time Trial (2006
& 2007) and the 2007 Masters Tandem road race. He has acquired
four additional medals at Masters National Championships in the
Individual Time Trial. He has been on the podium 5 times at 24-hour
mountain bike races, three of which were to claim the gold. Aside from
scores of podium finishes at mountain bike, road, and cyclo-cross
events, Andy prides himself most on his race-savvy and ability to put
personal aspirations aside for the benefit of his team.
Andy began coaching in
1997. Under his guidance, athletes he has coached have obtained
numerous National Championships in road, track and cyclo-cross disciplines, and
scores of National Championship podium finishes. Andy puts a
great deal of effort into helping athletes achieve their personal
goals, from the beginner to the elite cyclist, and is an Ultrafit and
USA Cycling level 1 (Elite) certified coach. Andy and his wife currently reside in
Black Mountain, NC.
Andy offers One on One
Coaching for $300 per month.
Contact Andy by
email
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 Ryan
Gamm
Ryan Gamm graduated from Miami University in 2004 with a BA in
Environmental Science and Geography, and is currently working on a
Masters in Science Education. Ryan started his cycling career as a
junior and quickly advanced to the expert ranks on the mountain bike
circuit. He quickly adapted his abilities to the road during his
undergrad years, qualifying for collegiate nationals every season,
even medaling during his junior year.
Since 2001, Ryan has balanced the rigors of school and work while
successfully racing and currently races alongside Andy Applegate for
the Abercrombie and Fitch Cycling team on a demanding schedule of
National caliber events. As a regional staple of the road and
cyclocross scene, Ryan uses his all around abilities and experience to
be a factor in almost any event.
Ryan began his coaching career in 2005 after
finding his abilities as an educator and an athlete blended well.
Ryan teams up with A2 Coaching to offer coaching to cyclists of all
abilities sharing his experience of over 6 years of racing at the
elite level while balancing the demands of school and work. Ryan is a
USA Cycling Level 2 certified coach.
Ryan
offers One on One coaching service for $175 per month.
Contact
Ryan by email
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