Our Coaches - Road Cycling



 

Ken Mierke  Exercise Physiologist, Head Coach
         
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  • B.S. Exercise Physiology with minors in Nutrition, Biology, and Psychology
  • 2-Time I.T.U. World Champion Triathlete (1997, 1998)
  • 4-Time I.T.U. World Triathlon Championship Medalist (2 gold, 2 silver)
  • 2 Top-6 finishes at USCF National Disabled Cycling Championships (1995, 1999)
  • USAT Regional Athlete Development Coordinator
  • USA Triathlon Certified Coach
  • USA Cycling Certified Coach

Client Results:

  • 25 Different Team USA Triathletes / Duathletes
  • 6 National Champions
    • 3 Triathletes
    • 1 Duathlete
    • 1 Pro Mountain Biker
    • 1 Road Cyclist (road race, criterium, and time trial)
  • Hawaii Ironman Podium Finisher
  • Physically Challenged Hawaii Ironman World Champion

 


Brian Roche, Coach
  • USAT Level II Certified Coach (Only USAT Level II certified coach in MD, DC, VA)
  • 25+ years active duty service with the US Coast Guard.
  • Multi-sport athlete, Cyclist (off & on-road) & Runner since 1985, started as a middle of the pack athlete,
        currently a regular podium finisher and has raced at national level events consistently.  
  • Multi and single sport coach since 1997
                Wakefield Masters Swim Coach
                Northern Virginia Running Club Head Track Coach
                AAAA Tri-team Head Coach
                Beacon Cycling Shop Tri-team Head Coach
                Apex Masters Swim Team Head Coach and
                               Stroke Analysis Expert
  • US Coast Guard Certified Wellness Professional since 1996
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    Paul Langlois, Cycling Coach         
  • 20+ years road racing, cyclo-cross, track, MTB experience
  • Category 2 road racer
  • Team Captain, Team Snow Valley - Masters 50+
  • Certified USA Cycling Expert Coach
  • Captain (O-6), U.S. Coast Guard, active duty, career helicopter rescue pilot
  • 1st - 2005 MABRA Best All Around Rider (BAR 50+)
  • 1st - 2005 MABRA Road Race
  • 1st - 2005 MABRA Time Trial
  • 1st - 2005 MABRA Track Omnium
  • 1st - 2004 MABRA BAR, Track, TT  - 50+
  • Over 600 career cycling races, over 50 podiums
  • 1st - 1989 Armed Forces National Cycling Champion
  • sub 3-hour Marathoner; veteran Triathlete
  • 3-time National Collegiate Rowing Champion, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
  • Adam Coon, Cycling Coach        

    • A.S. General Education
    • USA Cycling Expert Level Coach
    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
    • ASEP Coaching Principles Certification
    • Professional Trainer/Coach Since 1997
    • 2001 USAC Regional Junior Olympic Development Camp Coach
    • 10 Years USAC Road Racing Experience
    • 13 Years USS Swimming Experience

     

    Spencer Beckett,  Road Cycling Coach
    • Certified USA Cycling Coach
    • Team Snow Valley Junior Squad Coach
    • 22+ Years Bicycle Road Racing Experience
    • US Pro Cycling Category 2 Professional in 1985 and 1986
    • Team Snow Valley Masters 40+ Squad Member
    • Team Snow Valley Junior Coach (2 firsts, 1 second, 1 third at 2004 D20
      District Championship)