Coaches
Dirk Manley
Dirk is a licensed USA Cycling Coach and a licensed Physical Therapist currently operating American River Physical Therapy. He has been riding and racing bikes since 1984 and has been coaching cyclists since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University. Dirk will be the team director, assist with coaching the Road and Cross teams, conduct performance testing, bike fittings and design training programs for riders on the team. He will also contribute to skill clinic organization, practice structure and race plan formulation.
Mike Beretta
Mike is an accomplished road, mountain bike and cross cyclist. He has been coaching for several years and this will be his 4th year with Cycling-Training.com. He is the owner of Beretta Physical Therapy in El Dorado hills. Mike is a graduate of Sacramento State and is also a certified Athletic Trainer and a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Mike will assist with coaching the Cross team and contribute to skill clinic organization, practice structure and race plan formulation.
Gordon Ong
Gordon is an accomplished road and cross cyclist racing in the open and masters divisions. This will be his 4th year coaching with Cycling-Training.com. Gordon studied at UC San Diego. He has worked at City Bicycle Works for 21 years and teaches bike maintenance classes at the Learning Exchange. Gordon will assist with coaching the Road and Cross teams and contribute to skill clinic organization, practice structure and race plan formulation.